Best Internet Providers in University, Waco, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in University, Waco, TX
University has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in University.
Ranks compare University with the 13 neighborhoods in Waco.
The Best Internet in University, Waco, TX at a Glance
University Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 University ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in University, Waco, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in University based on 459 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 University?
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 University, Waco
- 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
- Central Link Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How University Compares to the Rest of Waco
University's report card score is tied 5th of 13 and its connectivity index is tied 8th of 13.
| Measure | University | Rank among neighborhoods in Waco | Waco | McLennan County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.6% | 5th of 13 | 75.8% | 64.7% | 71.5% | Brookview (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 4,239 Mbps | 8th of 13 | 4,010 Mbps | 3,550 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Alta Vista-Waco (6,959 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.4 | Tied 8th of 13 | 9.1 | 9 | 7.1 | Alta Vista-Waco and Landon Branch (10.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | 1st of 13 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Leads; next is North Waco (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | 10th of 13 | 10% | 11% | 15% | Baylor (18%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | 9th of 13 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Baylor (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | 13th of 13 | 88% | 90% | 91% | Brookview (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 9th of 13 | 70% | 69% | 76% | Brookview (87%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | 9th of 13 | 71% | 76% | 81% | Baylor (89%) |
| Median household income | $46,977 | 8th of 13 | $55,044 | $75,769 | $93,246 | North Lake Waco ($102,466) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | 4th of 13 | 25% | 19% | 16% | Baylor (81%) |
Fiber reaches 97.6% of homes in University, against 75.8% across Waco and 64.7% across McLennan County. Households in University are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,977 (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 University
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University?
EarthLink Fiber in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,215 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 97.4% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,215 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 University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,215 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 97.4% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,215 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 University from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.4% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
490 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 490 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 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 99 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.3% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.3% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University?
Spectrum Cable in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 100.0% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University?
EarthLink DSL in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 14.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in University, Waco, TX
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 14.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How University Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to University that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Brookview has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Carver the fewest (19.4%); University has 97.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University (this page) | 3,560 | 97.6% | 4,239 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 53/100 |
| Baylor | 8,876 | 38.8% | 5,447 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Kendrick | 6,637 | 96.9% | 4,321 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 53/100 |
| Oakwood | 5,741 | 84.7% | 6,743 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 64/100 |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 5,582 | 90.9% | 4,473 Mbps | 10 | A- | 56/100 |
| Alta Vista-Waco | 4,974 | 89.1% | 6,959 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Carver | 3,875 | 19.4% | 1,832 Mbps | 9.4 | B- | 49/100 |
| Landon Branch | 3,802 | 99.3% | 3,574 Mbps | 10.8 | A | 60/100 |
| Brookview | 3,593 | 99.5% | 4,982 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 85/100 |
| North Waco | 3,548 | 99.0% | 4,965 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 44/100 |
| Richland Hills | 3,508 | 98.5% | 3,369 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University?
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, 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 University
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Central Link Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for University Internet Providers
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for University residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in University.
At a national level, based on 4314 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 University Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University
Based on data reported by University ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in University. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,151 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 | University Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University?
Of the providers in University, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University 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 University, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in University
| ISP / Tech Type | University Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in University?
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 University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, Nextlink, HughesNet, Central Link Broadband, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in University, 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.