Best Internet Providers in Texarkana, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Texarkana, TX
Texarkana has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Texarkana.
Ranks compare Texarkana with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Texarkana, TX at a Glance
Texarkana Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Texarkana ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Texarkana, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Texarkana based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Texarkana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.10% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Texarkana?
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 Texarkana
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
How Texarkana Compares to Places Its Size
Texarkana's report card score is tied 586th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 742nd of 749.
| Measure | Texarkana | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Bowie County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.2% | Tied 342nd of 749 | 78.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,095 Mbps | 636th of 749 | 1,797 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | Tied 619th of 749 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 646th of 749 | 8% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 746th of 749 | 90% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 732nd of 749 | 83% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 732nd of 749 | 61% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 725th of 749 | 67% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $65,136 | 643rd of 749 | $65,627 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 14% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 84.2% of homes in Texarkana, against 78.1% across Bowie County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Texarkana are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,136 (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 Texarkana
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
Windstream Fiber in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,813 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 81.0% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,813 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 Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Texarkana from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ritter Communications Fiber in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 12.8% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.3% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.6% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.6% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
Sparklight Cable in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 95.8% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Texarkana?
Windstream DSL in Texarkana, TX
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 71.4% of Texarkana homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Texarkana from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Texarkana by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Texarkana has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Texarkana
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Texarkana
How Texarkana Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Texarkana that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 2 of them in Arkansas. Among them, Texarkana, AR has the most homes with fiber (96.5%) and Redwater the fewest (37.1%); Texarkana has 84.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana (this page) | 54,306 | 84.2% | 2,095 Mbps | 6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Texarkana, AR | 33,750 | 96.5% | 2,091 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Wake Village | 5,235 | 69.7% | 1,694 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Nash | 4,281 | 90.8% | 1,871 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Hooks | 4,214 | 45.4% | 1,202 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Redwater | 1,352 | 37.1% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 20/100 |
| Red Lick | 946 | 68.1% | 1,012 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Leary | 775 | 53.2% | 1,282 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Ogden, AR | 452 | 95.1% | 966 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 5/100 |
| Victory City | 339 | 72.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Redbank | 89 | 89.9% | 919 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Texarkana?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Texarkana
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Texarkana Internet Providers
Based on 440 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Texarkana residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 83.3% coverage in Texarkana.
At a national level, based on 4361 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 Texarkana Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Texarkana, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Texarkana Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight |  (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Texarkana
Based on data reported by Texarkana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Texarkana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,513 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Texarkana 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Texarkana?
Of the providers in Texarkana, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Texarkana 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Texarkana, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Texarkana
| ISP / Tech Type | Texarkana Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (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 Texarkana?
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 Texarkana is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Texarkana is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Texarkana, available to 97.9% 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.