13 Best Internet Providers in Waxahachie, TX
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Waxahachie ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,526 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Waxahachie Customer Ratings | 3 |
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.
Waxahachie has 13 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 Waxahachie.
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Waxahachie has 13 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 Waxahachie.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waxahachie, TX?
Rise Broadband is the best internet provider in Waxahachie based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Rise Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Waxahachie, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Rise Broadband is an option for 99.59% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Waxahachie, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Waxahachie
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waxahachie Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Waxahachie Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 411 reviews from Texas internet customers, Rise Broadband is the best internet service provider for Waxahachie residents. Rise Broadband was rated at an average of 2.91 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.6% coverage in Waxahachie.
At a national level, based on 3770 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waxahachie?
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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 Waxahachie?
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, Hotwire Communications 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 Waxahachie
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| fiberfly | 1,024 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Legacy ISP | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| 5G-X | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 40 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waxahachie
| ISP / Tech Type | Waxahachie Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband |  (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Waxahachie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Waxahachie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Waxahachie?
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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Rise Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waxahachie customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Waxahachie, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waxahachie
| ISP / Tech Type | Waxahachie Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie below, including the metrics used and how Waxahachie compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Waxahachie | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waxahachie that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.61% | 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. | 2,526 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 Waxahachie. | 11.4 | 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 91% | 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. | 69% | 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.
Waxahachie ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Waxahachie is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waxahachie is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waxahachie have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Waxahachie 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.
91% of Waxahachie households have an internet connection despite having 99.77% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
How Much Speed does a Waxahachie Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waxahachie is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Waxahachie's average household income is $90,663 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.
Waxahachie also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 9% 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 Waxahachie has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Waxahachie households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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 Waxahachie?
EarthLink Fiber in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,683 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 55.1% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,683 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 Waxahachie from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,683 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 55.1% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,683 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 Waxahachie from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 28.3% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,926 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,926 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 Nextlink Fiber. Nextlink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Waxahachie from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waxahachie?
Spectrum Cable in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 69.9% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waxahachie?
EarthLink DSL in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.2% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Waxahachie from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.2% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waxahachie from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waxahachie?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
189 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 189 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 80, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
484 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 484 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 Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 city.
fiberfly Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
fiberfly offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.0% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, fiberfly Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,024 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 1,024, with an average of 198 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.7% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
5G-X Fixed Wireless in Waxahachie, TX
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
5G-X offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Waxahachie homes. Across the city, 5G-X Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Waxahachie?
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 Waxahachie is Rise Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Waxahachie is AT&T.
- Rise Broadband, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie's B+ ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100