Best Internet Providers in Waters, Lubbock, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Waters has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Waters.
Ranks compare Waters with the 12 neighborhoods in Lubbock.
The Best Internet in Waters, Lubbock, TX at a Glance
Waters Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Waters ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waters, Lubbock, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waters 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 Waters, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.82% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waters?
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 Waters, Lubbock
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Telespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Waters Compares to the Rest of Lubbock
Waters's report card score is 6th of 12 and its connectivity index is 1st of 12.
| Measure | Waters | Rank among neighborhoods in Lubbock | Lubbock | Lubbock County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.5% | 6th of 12 | 91.2% | 90.5% | 71.5% | Bayless Atkins and Caprock and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,317 Mbps | 5th of 12 | 3,939 Mbps | 3,678 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Tech Terrace-U.N.I.T. (5,027 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.5 | 4th of 12 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 7.1 | Clapp Park and University Pines (12.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 7th of 12 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Clapp Park (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 7th of 12 | 8% | 8% | 15% | South Overton (15%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | 2nd of 12 | 97% | 97% | 96% | North Overton (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | 1st of 12 | 90% | 90% | 91% | Leads; next is Tech Terrace-U.N.I.T. (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | 1st of 12 | 75% | 75% | 76% | Leads; next is Tech Terrace-U.N.I.T. (82%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | 3rd of 12 | 78% | 78% | 81% | North Overton (99%) |
| Median household income | $81,591 | 1st of 12 | $75,909 | $76,589 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Caprock ($77,130) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | 10th of 12 | 24% | 24% | 16% | South Overton (93%) |
Fiber reaches 94.5% of homes in Waters, against 91.2% across Lubbock and 90.5% across Lubbock County. Households in Waters are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,591 (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 Waters
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waters?
Metronet Fiber in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
2,045 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 91.7% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,045 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 82.3% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 82.3% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waters?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
210 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 210 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 60, with an average of 42 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 61 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 61 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Telespan Fixed Wireless in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
75.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Telespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.5% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, Telespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 40, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waters?
Optimum Cable in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waters?
EarthLink DSL in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 79.9% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waters from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Waters, Lubbock, TX
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 79.9% of Waters homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waters from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Waters Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Waters that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, University Pines has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and South Overton the fewest (20.4%); Waters has 94.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters (this page) | 3,211 | 94.5% | 4,317 Mbps | 11.5 | A- | 69/100 |
| Arnett Benson | 8,405 | 90.4% | 4,001 Mbps | 10.7 | A- | 26/100 |
| South Overton | 8,003 | 20.4% | 2,776 Mbps | 11.3 | B | 64/100 |
| Bayless Atkins | 7,660 | 100.0% | 4,070 Mbps | 10.6 | A | 45/100 |
| North Overton | 4,579 | 78.3% | 2,232 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 21/100 |
| Bowie | 4,020 | 89.7% | 2,668 Mbps | 11 | A- | 40/100 |
| University Pines | 3,384 | 100.0% | 4,746 Mbps | 12.1 | A | 55/100 |
| Caprock | 3,283 | 100.0% | 4,651 Mbps | 11 | A | 58/100 |
| Tech Terrace-U.N.I.T. | 3,196 | 89.0% | 5,027 Mbps | 11.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Clapp Park | 3,102 | 100.0% | 4,273 Mbps | 12.1 | A | 65/100 |
| Wester | 3,014 | 99.3% | 4,545 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waters?
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 Waters
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Rise Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Telespan | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waters Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waters 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 84.8% coverage in Waters.
At a national level, based on 2606 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 Waters Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waters, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waters Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waters
Based on data reported by Waters 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 Waters. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,130 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 | Waters Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | 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 | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waters?
Of the providers in Waters, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waters 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 Waters, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waters
| ISP / Tech Type | Waters Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (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 Waters?
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 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 Waters is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, Rise Broadband, Optimum, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Waters, 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.