11 Best Internet Providers in Waters Bluff, TX

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waters Bluff, TX?

Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is the highest-rated internet provider in Waters Bluff based on 289 Texas customer reviews, and Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association 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 Waters Bluff, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Waters Bluff

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waters Bluff Internet Providers

Based on 289 reviews from Texas internet customers, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is the best internet service provider for Waters Bluff residents. Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. ETEX wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 11.4% coverage in Waters Bluff.

At a national level, based on 3189 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waters Bluff?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Waters Bluff, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Waters Bluff

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association	2,000 Mbps
	ETEX	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	HallsNet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Skynet Country	50 Mbps
	Point Broadband	40 Mbps
	Peoples Telecom	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waters Bluff

Based on data reported by Waters Bluff ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Waters Bluff. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association. This indicates CCECA BROADBAND reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waters Bluff?

Texas customers rate Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association 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.

Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. ETEX is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waters Bluff customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Waters Bluff

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

Waters Bluff ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Waters Bluff	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waters Bluff that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,864 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 Waters Bluff.	5.3	7.8	6.8

 

Waters Bluff Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Waters Bluff	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.	3.0	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.	12%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	77%	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.	28%	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.	28%	74%	76%

Waters Bluff ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Waters Bluff is B+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waters Bluff is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waters Bluff have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Waters Bluff 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.

77% of Waters Bluff households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 28% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 40% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 28% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 28% subscribe to it. A very low number of Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff?

How Much Speed does a Waters Bluff Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waters Bluff is 3.0, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Waters Bluff's average household income is $47,175 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.

Waters Bluff also has 5% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 12% 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 Waters Bluff has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Waters Bluff households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waters Bluff?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waters Bluff?

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 Waters Bluff is CCECA BROADBAND.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Waters Bluff is CCECA BROADBAND.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Waters Bluff, 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 Waters Bluff compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Waters Bluff 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 Waters Bluff's B+ ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.