Best Internet Providers in Waterloo, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waterloo, TX
Waterloo has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Waterloo.
Ranks compare Waterloo with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waterloo, TX at a Glance
Waterloo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Waterloo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waterloo, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- SOS Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Heritage Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Waterloo Compares to Places Its Size
Waterloo's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Waterloo | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Williamson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 77.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 275 Mbps | bottom 13% | 3,962 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 15% | 9.5 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 10% | 26% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 99% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 69% | bottom 7% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 31% | bottom 10% | 86% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 7% | 92% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,264 | top 28% | $125,256 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Waterloo, against 77.5% across Williamson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Waterloo are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,264 (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 Waterloo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Waterloo, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Heritage Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Waterloo, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
EarthLink DSL in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 16.7% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Waterloo, TX
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 16.7% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Waterloo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waterloo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waterloo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Waterloo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waterloo that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Bartlett has the most homes with fiber (88.5%) and Jonah the fewest (0.0%); Waterloo has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo (this page) | 233 | 0.0% | 275 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Taylor | 17,314 | 83.1% | 4,225 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 64/100 |
| Granger | 2,390 | 69.8% | 4,147 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Bartlett | 2,073 | 88.5% | 1,184 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 42/100 |
| Jonah | 1,037 | 0.0% | 802 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 67/100 |
| Rices Crossing | 855 | 87.2% | 904 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| Noack | 386 | 0.0% | 305 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Sandoval | 224 | 0.0% | 269 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 30/100 |
| Laneport | 206 | 33.0% | 874 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 32/100 |
| Hoxie | 189 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 29/100 |
| Walburg | 25 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 8 | C- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waterloo?
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, Verizon 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 Waterloo
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Western Broadband | 200 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| SOS Communications | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Heritage Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waterloo Internet Providers
Based on 242 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waterloo 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 100.0% coverage in Waterloo.
At a national level, based on 2243 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 Waterloo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waterloo, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterloo Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waterloo
Based on data reported by Waterloo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Waterloo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 230 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 | Waterloo 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 | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waterloo?
Of the providers in Waterloo, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waterloo
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterloo Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western 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
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Waterloo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Western Broadband, Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, SOS Communications, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waterloo, 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.