Best Internet Providers in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Westwood Richland has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Westwood Richland.
Ranks compare Westwood Richland with the 13 neighborhoods in Abilene.
The Best Internet in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX at a Glance
Westwood Richland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
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Optimum
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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 Westwood Richland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Westwood Richland 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 Westwood Richland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.51% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Westwood Richland?
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 Westwood Richland, Abilene
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise 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 Westwood Richland Compares to the Rest of Abilene
Westwood Richland's report card score is tied 4th of 13 and its connectivity index is 6th of 13.
| Measure | Westwood Richland | Rank among neighborhoods in Abilene | Abilene | Taylor County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 13 | 96.6% | 94.6% | 71.5% | Tied with Chimney Rock Area and Elmwood Area and 1 more |
| Average top speed | 3,953 Mbps | 2nd of 13 | 2,632 Mbps | 2,542 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sears Park Area (4,077 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | Tied 11th of 13 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.1 | Over Place Area and River Oaks-Brookhollow (10.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | 1st of 13 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Leads; next is Far Southside (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 12th of 13 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Far Southside (15%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | 1st of 13 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Leads; next is Abilene Heights Area (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 3rd of 13 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Far Southside (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | 7th of 13 | 75% | 76% | 76% | Far Southside and Park Central Area (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | 6th of 13 | 75% | 76% | 81% | Abilene Heights Area (91%) |
| Median household income | $74,418 | 4th of 13 | $72,809 | $75,966 | $93,246 | Chimney Rock Area ($125,387) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | 4th of 13 | 19% | 19% | 16% | Abilene Heights Area (57%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Westwood Richland, against 96.6% across Abilene and 94.6% across Taylor County. Households in Westwood Richland are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,418 (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 Westwood Richland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Westwood Richland?
Metronet Fiber in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,255 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,255 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 Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 71.5% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 71.5% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Westwood Richland?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
237 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.0% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 237 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Westwood Richland?
Optimum Cable in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Westwood Richland 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 Westwood Richland?
EarthLink DSL in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
42.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 42.4% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX
Availability:
42.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 42.4% of Westwood Richland homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Westwood Richland Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Westwood Richland that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, River Oaks-Brookhollow has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Abilene Heights Area the fewest (70.5%); Westwood Richland has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Richland (this page) | 4,551 | 100.0% | 3,953 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 64/100 |
| Park Central Area | 7,669 | 98.9% | 2,496 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 60/100 |
| Elmwood Area | 6,725 | 100.0% | 2,415 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 52/100 |
| Abilene Heights Area | 5,435 | 70.5% | 1,795 Mbps | 9 | B | 75/100 |
| Chimney Rock Area | 4,600 | 100.0% | 1,501 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Cobb Park Area | 4,479 | 98.9% | 2,699 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 44/100 |
| Sears Park Area | 4,205 | 99.6% | 4,077 Mbps | 9.9 | A | 32/100 |
| North College | 4,123 | 89.5% | 2,239 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 4,028 | 99.8% | 2,965 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 39/100 |
| Over Place Area | 3,263 | 79.2% | 3,391 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 3,236 | 100.0% | 3,154 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Westwood Richland?
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 Westwood Richland
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Westwood Richland Internet Providers
Based on 321 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Westwood Richland 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 48.0% coverage in Westwood Richland.
At a national level, based on 2616 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 Westwood Richland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Westwood Richland, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Westwood Richland Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet |  (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Westwood Richland
Based on data reported by Westwood Richland 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 Westwood Richland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,688 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 | Westwood Richland Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Westwood Richland?
Of the providers in Westwood Richland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Westwood Richland 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 Westwood Richland, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Westwood Richland
| ISP / Tech Type | Westwood Richland 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 | (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | 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 Westwood Richland?
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 Westwood Richland 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 Westwood Richland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, Metronet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Westwood Richland, 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.