7 Best Internet Providers in Walburg, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Walburg, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walburg, TX?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Walburg based on 45 Texas customer reviews, and Bandera Electric Cooperative 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 Walburg, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Walburg

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Walburg Internet Providers

Based on 45 reviews from Texas internet customers, Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Walburg residents. Bandera Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SOS Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Walburg.

At a national level, based on 335 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bandera Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walburg?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Bandera Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, VTX1 Companies 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 Walburg

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	VTX1 Companies	400 Mbps
	Western Broadband	200 Mbps
	Bandera Electric Cooperative	100 Mbps
	Heritage Broadband	100 Mbps
	SOS Communications	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walburg

Based on data reported by Walburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through VTX1 Companies. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Walburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 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 Bandera Electric Cooperative. This indicates BEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walburg?

Texas customers rate Bandera Electric Cooperative 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.

Bandera Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SOS Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Walburg customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Walburg, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Walburg

Walburg 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 Walburg below, including the metrics used and how Walburg compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Walburg ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Walburg	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Walburg that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	400 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 Walburg.	7.0	7.8	6.8

 

Walburg Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Walburg	Texas	USA
	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.	13%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	69%	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.	32%	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.	32%	74%	76%

Walburg ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Walburg is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Walburg is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Walburg have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Walburg 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.

69% of Walburg households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 32% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 32% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 21% 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 32% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 32% subscribe to it. A very low number of Walburg 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 Walburg?

How Much Speed does a Walburg Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Walburg is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Walburg's average household income is $94,583 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Walburg also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 13% 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 Walburg has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Walburg households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% 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 Walburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Walburg, TX.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Walburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Walburg, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Walburg, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Walburg?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Walburg?

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 Walburg is BEC.
• The fastest internet provider should be VTX1 Companies. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bandera Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Walburg is BEC.
• SOS Communications, Bandera Electric Cooperative, HughesNet, Rise Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, VTX1 Companies, Western Broadband, and Heritage Broadband has the broadest coverage in Walburg, 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 Walburg compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Walburg 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 Walburg's C- ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.