Best Internet Providers in Talco, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Talco, TX
Talco has 9 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 Talco.
Ranks compare Talco with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Talco, TX at a Glance
Talco Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Peoples
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Talco ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Talco, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Talco based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Peoples Telecom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Talco, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 98.65% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Talco?
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 Talco
- Peoples - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Talco Compares to Places Its Size
Talco's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Talco | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Franklin County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.1% | top 28% | 94.2% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 977 Mbps | bottom 22% | 2,225 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 46% | 6.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 16% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 11% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 36% | bottom 5% | 55% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,521 | bottom 25% | $74,499 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 95.1% of homes in Talco, against 94.2% across Franklin County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Talco are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,521 (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 Talco
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Talco?
Peoples Fiber in Talco, TX
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 64.7% of Talco homes. Across the city, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Talco, TX
Availability:
45.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 45.0% of Talco homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Talco?
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
399 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Talco homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 399 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 60, with an average of 51 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Talco homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.4% of Talco homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.4% of Talco homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.3% of Talco homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Talco, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Talco homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Talco?
Optimum Cable in Talco, TX
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 39.4% of Talco homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Talco?
Peoples DSL in Talco, TX
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers DSL service to 58.3% of Talco homes. Across the city, Peoples DSL has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Talco, TX
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 40.0% of Talco homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Talco by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Talco has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Talco
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Talco
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75487 | 1,525 | 95.0% | 976 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 29/100 |
How Talco Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Talco that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Green Hill has the most homes with fiber (95.6%) and Bogata the fewest (93.9%); Talco has 95.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talco (this page) | 1,557 | 95.1% | 977 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 29/100 |
| Bogata | 1,326 | 93.9% | 1,723 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Green Hill | 1,075 | 95.6% | 969 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Winfield | 943 | 99.4% | 996 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Purley | 726 | 98.2% | 1,173 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 49/100 |
| Wilkinson | 660 | 65.5% | 823 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 27/100 |
| Cuthand | 331 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 25/100 |
| Rosalie | 325 | 100.0% | 1,431 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 25/100 |
| Johntown | 299 | 100.0% | 1,030 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 29/100 |
| Halesboro | 131 | 64.1% | 703 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Rugby | 73 | 94.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Talco?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Peoples Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Talco
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Talco Internet Providers
Based on 495 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Talco residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 88.4% coverage in Talco.
At a national level, based on 4576 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Talco Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Talco, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Talco Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Talco
Based on data reported by Talco ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Talco. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Peoples Telecom. This indicates Peoples reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Talco Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Talco?
Of the providers in Talco, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Talco 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Peoples Telecom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Talco, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Talco
| ISP / Tech Type | Talco Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 Talco?
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 Talco is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Peoples Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Talco is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Peoples Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Talco, available to 98.7% 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.