11 Best Internet Providers in Somerset, TX
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Somerset ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,604 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Somerset Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Somerset has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Somerset.
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Somerset has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Somerset.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Somerset, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Somerset ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Somerset, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Somerset based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Somerset, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 37.01% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Somerset, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Somerset
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Somerset Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (1) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 435 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Somerset residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Somerset.
At a national level, based on 3896 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Alamo Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Somerset?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Somerset?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Alamo Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Somerset
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Alamo Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| GVTC | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Somerset
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (1) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Somerset ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Somerset. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,578 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Alamo Broadband. This indicates Alamo Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Somerset?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GVTC is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Somerset customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Somerset, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Somerset
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (1) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Somerset Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Somerset below, including the metrics used and how Somerset compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Somerset | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Somerset that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.86% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,604 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Somerset. | 7.1 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 41% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 41% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Somerset ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Somerset is B, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Somerset is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Somerset have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Somerset ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of Somerset households have an internet connection despite having 99.56% availability. 41% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 41% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 41% subscribe to it. A very low number of Somerset residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Somerset?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a Somerset Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Somerset is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Somerset's average household income is $76,356 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Somerset also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Somerset has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Somerset households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Somerset?
Spectrum Fiber in Somerset, TX
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fiber in Somerset, TX
Availability:
25.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 25.3% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Somerset, TX
Availability:
17.6%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
2,578 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 17.6% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,578 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Somerset, TX
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,958 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.8% of Somerset homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,958 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Somerset from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Somerset, TX
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,958 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.8% of Somerset homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,958 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Somerset from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Somerset?
Spectrum Cable in Somerset, TX
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 42.6% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Somerset?
EarthLink DSL in Somerset, TX
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.2% of Somerset homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Somerset, TX
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.2% of Somerset homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Somerset, TX
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.1% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Somerset?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
398 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Somerset homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 398 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Somerset homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 260 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 80, with an average of 52 Mbps throughout the city.
Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
531 Mbps
Alamo Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 531 Mbps, with speeds from 450 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 300, with an average of 130 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of Somerset homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GVTC Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Somerset homes. Across the city, GVTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.0% of Somerset homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Somerset, TX
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.0% of Somerset homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Somerset?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Somerset is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alamo Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Somerset is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Somerset, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Somerset compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Somerset stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Somerset's B ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100