Best Internet Providers in Stranger, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stranger, TX
Stranger has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Stranger.
Ranks compare Stranger with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stranger, TX at a Glance
Stranger Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AMA Techtel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Stranger ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stranger, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Stranger based on 251 Texas customer reviews, and AT&T has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stranger?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Stranger
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AMA Techtel - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Central Link Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Stranger Compares to Places Its Size
Stranger's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Stranger | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Falls County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 39.2% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 140 Mbps | bottom 8% | 641 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 5.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 24% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 84% | bottom 13% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 23% | 81% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 6% | bottom 1% | 40% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,211 | top 34% | $63,679 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Stranger, against 39.2% across Falls County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Stranger are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,211 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Stranger
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stranger?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Stranger, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stranger?
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Stranger homes. Across the city, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Stranger homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 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 100, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Stranger homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Stranger homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Stranger homes. Across the city, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Stranger homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Stranger homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stranger, TX
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Stranger homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stranger?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Stranger, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stranger?
Brightspeed DSL in Stranger, TX
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 21.0% of Stranger homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stranger from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Stranger by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stranger
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Stranger
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Stranger Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stranger that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Marlin has the most homes with fiber (88.1%) and Bremond the fewest (0.0%); Stranger has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranger (this page) | 105 | 0.0% | 140 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 17/100 |
| Marlin | 5,898 | 88.1% | 916 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 28/100 |
| Bremond | 1,522 | 0.0% | 809 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 18/100 |
| Otto | 1,457 | 0.0% | 58 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 28/100 |
| Kosse | 861 | 0.0% | 684 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 10/100 |
| McClanahan | 416 | 28.1% | 566 Mbps | 6 | C- | 34/100 |
| Reagan | 311 | 0.0% | 107 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| Rocky Hill | 241 | 0.0% | 320 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Odds | 201 | 0.0% | 480 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 29/100 |
| Coit | 195 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 9/100 |
| Headsville | 39 | 0.0% | 966 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stranger?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Nextlink 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 Stranger
| Nextlink | 400 |
|---|---|
| AMA Techtel | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Central Link Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Stranger Internet Providers
Based on 251 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Stranger residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 89.5% coverage in Stranger.
At a national level, based on 2319 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stranger Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stranger, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stranger Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stranger
Based on data reported by Stranger ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Stranger. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 140 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stranger Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stranger?
Of the providers in Stranger, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stranger where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Stranger, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stranger
| ISP / Tech Type | Stranger Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stranger?
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 Stranger is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Stranger is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AMA Techtel has the broadest coverage in Stranger, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.