11 Best Internet Providers in Stephenville, TX
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Stephenville ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,639 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Stephenville Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Stephenville 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 Stephenville.
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Stephenville 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 Stephenville.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Stephenville, 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 Stephenville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stephenville, TX?
Nextlink is the best internet provider in Stephenville based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Nextlink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Stephenville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Nextlink is an option for 84.45% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Stephenville, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Stephenville
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stephenville Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Stephenville Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 230 reviews from Texas internet customers, Nextlink is the best internet service provider for Stephenville residents. Nextlink was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 50.7% coverage in Stephenville.
At a national level, based on 2065 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pathway is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stephenville?
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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 Stephenville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pathway 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 Stephenville
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Pathway | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Totelcom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stephenville
| ISP / Tech Type | Stephenville Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Stephenville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pathway. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Stephenville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,845 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stephenville?
Texas customers rate Nextlink 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.
Nextlink received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stephenville customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Stephenville, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stephenville
| ISP / Tech Type | Stephenville Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Stephenville 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 Stephenville below, including the metrics used and how Stephenville compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Stephenville | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stephenville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 80.06% | 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. | 1,639 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 Stephenville. | 7.6 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 70% | 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. | 79% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Stephenville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Stephenville is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stephenville is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stephenville have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Stephenville 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.
90% of Stephenville households have an internet connection while having 88.37% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stephenville 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 Stephenville?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
How Much Speed does a Stephenville Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stephenville is 2.3, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stephenville's average household income is $58,787 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Stephenville also has 39% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Stephenville has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Stephenville households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stephenville?
Brightspeed Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
52.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,806 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 52.8% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,806 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,805 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stephenville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 24.4% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,992 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Nextlink Fiber. Nextlink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Stephenville from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lipan Telephone Company Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Lipan Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Totelcom Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Totelcom offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Totelcom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pathway Fiber in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Pathway offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Pathway Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stephenville?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 65.4% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stephenville?
Brightspeed DSL in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 77.3% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Stephenville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lipan Telephone Company DSL in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.3% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Lipan Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.3% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.3% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stephenville?
Totelcom Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Totelcom offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Totelcom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
417 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 417 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 84 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.1% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stephenville, TX
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Stephenville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Stephenville?
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 Stephenville is Nextlink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pathway. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Stephenville is Nextlink.
- Viasat, Totelcom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stephenville, 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 Stephenville compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Stephenville 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 Stephenville's B ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100