Best Internet Providers in Temple, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Temple, TX
Temple has 13 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 Temple.
Ranks compare Temple with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Temple, TX at a Glance
Temple Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Temple ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Temple, TX?
Astound Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Temple based on 476 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Temple?
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 Temple
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Altitude ISP - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- SOS Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Falcon Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Temple Compares to Places Its Size
Temple's report card score is tied 422nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 519th of 749.
| Measure | Temple | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Bell County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 58.9% | Tied 565th of 749 | 79.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,094 Mbps | 447th of 749 | 3,254 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 168th of 749 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 278th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 446th of 749 | 10% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 561st of 749 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 591st of 749 | 75% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 490th of 749 | 84% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $73,570 | 551st of 749 | $75,915 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 18% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 58.9% of homes in Temple, against 79.4% across Bell County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Temple are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,570 (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 Temple
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Temple?
EarthLink Fiber in Temple, TX
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,901 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 49.4% of Temple homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,901 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 Temple from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Temple, TX
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,901 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 49.4% of Temple homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,901 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Temple from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Temple, TX
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Temple homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Temple, TX
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Temple homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Temple?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Temple 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 Temple, TX
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Temple homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
492 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Temple homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 492 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 136 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Temple homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Temple homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.6% of Temple homes. Across the city, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Falcon Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Temple homes. Across the city, Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps
Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
389 Mbps
Altitude ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.7% of Temple homes. Across the city, Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 389 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 165 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Temple homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
136 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Temple homes. Across the city, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 136 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 40, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Temple, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Temple homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Temple?
Spectrum Cable in Temple, TX
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.0% of Temple homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Temple, TX
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 85.2% of Temple homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Temple?
EarthLink DSL in Temple, TX
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.1% of Temple homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Temple, TX
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.1% of Temple homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Temple, TX
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 7.2% of Temple homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Temple from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Temple by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 53.2% of homes in 76501 to 70.8% in 76504. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Temple
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Temple
How Temple Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Temple that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Nolanville has the most homes with fiber (94.5%) and Morgans Point Resort the fewest (5.1%); Temple has 58.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple (this page) | 86,613 | 58.9% | 3,094 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 63/100 |
| Belton | 39,179 | 64.9% | 3,314 Mbps | 10.3 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Nolanville | 6,841 | 94.5% | 4,653 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 75/100 |
| Troy | 5,185 | 34.1% | 1,258 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Morgans Point Resort | 4,640 | 5.1% | 1,500 Mbps | 8.7 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Little River | 2,924 | 82.5% | 1,843 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 60/100 |
| Rogers | 2,194 | 54.2% | 1,484 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| Dog Ridge | 926 | 74.7% | 1,369 Mbps | 11.2 | B | 59/100 |
| Sparks | 760 | 18.6% | 1,131 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Oscar | 272 | 0.0% | 498 Mbps | 6.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Red Ranger | 146 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Temple?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Temple
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Altitude ISP | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Broadband | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| SOS Communications | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Falcon Internet | 35 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Temple Internet Providers
Based on 476 reviews from Texas internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Temple residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Temple.
At a national level, based on 4409 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Temple Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Temple, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Temple Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Temple
Based on data reported by Temple ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Temple. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,664 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Temple Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Temple?
Of the providers in Temple, customers rate Astound Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Temple 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.
Astound Broadband is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Temple, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Temple
| ISP / Tech Type | Temple Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Steven P.
Astound Broadband Cable
January 03, 2025 Astound Broadband has been an reliable internet service provider, delivering consistently fast speeds without any frustrating service interruptions. Their customer support team has been responsive and professional whenever I've needed assistance, which has fortunately been rare due to their stable connection. The value for money is excellent, as I'm getting the advertised speeds I pay for, making streaming, gaming, and working from home a seamless experience.
A Temple, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 23, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Temple?
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 Temple is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Temple is Astound Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Temple, available to 95.6% 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.