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Internet Providers in Abilene, Texas

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Home Internet in Abilene, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • NTS
    • Taylor Telecom
    • Nextlink Internet
    • Resound Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.2%
    Abilene speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 65%
    Abilene speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 47.2%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 33%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 43.2%
  • 7. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.8%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.2%
  • 10. NTS
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 77.5%
  • 11. Taylor Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 10.7%
  • 12. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.8%
  • Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Abilene, TX

The best internet providers in Abilene are Optimum, Vexus Fiber and AT&T Fiber. Optimum is the best internet provider in Abilene because it offers budget-friendly plans starting at $40 per month and download speeds up to 940 Mbps on a cable network. Customers can also bundle their home services options into one convenient bill with Optimum by adding Optimum Mobile, Optimum TV or Optimum Phone to their internet plans.

Vexus Fiber is a prominent fiber internet provider in Abilene that offers symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps. Not only does Vexus Fiber offer more coverage in the area than AT&T Fiber, but the company also provides lower prices for its gigabit internet offerings. Vexus Fiber doesn’t have a stand-alone TV service, but you can bundle your home phone with internet for additional savings.

While not as widely accessible as Optimum or Vexus Fiber, AT&T Fiber is still a great internet provider option in Abilene. Reaching symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps, AT&T Fiber offers stellar speeds that surpass all other providers in the region. That said, you may not have access to AT&T Fiber at your address, meaning you could be looking at AT&T’s IPBB or 5G home internet options instead.

Fastest Internet Providers in Abilene, TX

AT&T is the fastest provider in Abilene, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Abilene are AT&T Fiber, Vexus Fiber and Optimum. Not to be outdone when it comes to fiber, AT&T Fiber reaches symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. If you’re lucky enough to have this provider at your address, then you will be able to tap into your fiber connection using the AT&T Wi-Fi Gateway, which comes with Wi-Fi 6 technology.

While certainly not as fast as AT&T Fiber, you can also get fiber internet from Vexus Fiber. Vexus does offer multigigabit plans, but in Abilene, you can get symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps through their service. Vexus Fiber offers whole-home Wi-Fi service as well to keep you connected throughout your home.

By operating on a cable connection, Optimum offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps. The provider uses a coaxial cable to send electrical signals, the same ones used in analog TVs. But while it’s a fast-moving technology, it doesn’t reach fiber-level fast. In fact, Optimum upload speeds only reach 35 Mbps due to the cable connection’s constraints.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Resound Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • NTS
  • Taylor Telecom
77.51%

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Internet Availability in Abilene, Texas

While Abilene may be a bit smaller than nearby Fort Worth and Dallas, it’s still a bustling community of businesses and people that require internet. If you want high-speed wired internet in Abilene, you’re going to want either Optimum or AT&T Fiber because they each offer widespread coverage throughout the city.

Optimum offers the most coverage to Abilene, reaching 65.0% of the addresses throughout the city. That means if you live inside the beltline encapsulating central Abilene, along either side of U.S. Route 277 toward the Dyess Air Force Base, or near Impact in North Abilene or Wylie in South Abilene, you’ll likely have access to Optimum. The only areas where Optimum coverage may be spotty include the Abilene Heights Area and the areas west of Abilene toward Tye.

If you’re looking for a fiber internet provider in Abilene, we recommend going with AT&T Fiber. Reaching 25.1% of Abilene, AT&T Fiber is a reliable and quick internet provider with significant coverage across the city. You’re most likely to find AT&T Fiber in the neighborhoods central to Abilene, including Original Town South, Elmwood Area, Westwood Richland, and North College.

If neither of these providers is available at your address, then you’re still in luck. Abilene is home to Vexus, which is an alternative for fiber internet services in Abilene, as well as Rise Broadband, which covers up to 93.8% of the city with fixed wireless.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Abilene, Texas

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Abilene, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Abilene, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
10.92%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
81.78999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
79.5%

Internet Providers in Abilene, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Vexus $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Taylor Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 105 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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