10 Best Internet Providers in Waco, TX
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Waco ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,667 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Waco Customer Ratings | 6 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Waco has 10 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 Waco.
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Waco has 10 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 Waco.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Astound Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Waco, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Waco ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waco, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Waco based on 384 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Waco, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Waco
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waco Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Waco Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 384 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Waco residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.66 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 86.7% coverage in Waco.
At a national level, based on 3881 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waco?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waco?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Pavlov Media 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 Waco
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Pavlov Media | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Central Link Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waco
| ISP / Tech Type | Waco Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Waco ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Waco. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,520 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waco?
Texas customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.56 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waco customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Waco, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waco
| ISP / Tech Type | Waco Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Waco Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Waco below, including the metrics used and how Waco compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Waco | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waco that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.56% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,667 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Waco. | 8.6 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 67% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 70% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Waco ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Waco is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waco is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waco have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Waco ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
86% of Waco households have an internet connection despite having 95.56% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Waco residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Waco?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
How Much Speed does a Waco Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waco is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waco's average household income is $54,131 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Waco also has 26% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Waco has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Waco households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waco?
EarthLink Fiber in Waco, TX
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,905 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 60.7% of Waco homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,905 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 Waco from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Waco, TX
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,905 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 60.7% of Waco homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,905 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Waco from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pavlov Media Fiber in Waco, TX
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
7,520 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Waco homes. Across the city, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,520 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Pavlov Media Fiber.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Waco, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Waco homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waco?
Spectrum Cable in Waco, TX
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.0% of Waco homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Waco, TX
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 88.1% of Waco homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waco?
EarthLink DSL in Waco, TX
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.2% of Waco homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Waco, TX
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.2% of Waco homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waco?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
480 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Waco homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 480 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Waco homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of Waco homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Waco homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Waco homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
39.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.2% of Waco 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
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waco, TX
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Waco homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 103 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Waco?
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 Waco is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. 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 Waco is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waco, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Waco compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Waco stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Waco's B+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Waco, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 24, 2023 The only reason I remain with Spectrum is because they're the only service available where I live. The cost is way too high considering the quality of the service. We're constantly having outages and our speed is incredibly slow. I would not recommend Spectrum to anyone.
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A Waco, TX Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
April 20, 2023 More
A Waco, TX Customer
Kp Internet Cellular
April 08, 2023 My internet provider charges me around $160 a month for internet, which I feel is a bit steep. I do get fast speeds surfing the web, but when trying to watch videos, there is some lag issues at times, especially when trying to watch Hi-Definition content. It is one of the few internet providers in my area at this time, due to me being in a partly rural area. They advertise no data cap, and I haven't noticed any slowed speeds due to my usage.
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Larry D
Astound Broadband Cable
February 16, 2023 I moved into a new subdivision 3 years ago. The only provider was Grande. They were recently purchased or merged with Astound. The customer service is no longer as I it was prior to the merger.
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A Waco, TX Customer
Astound Broadband Fiber
February 10, 2023 More
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