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Internet Providers in Fort Worth, Texas

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Home Internet in Fort Worth, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Nextlink Internet
    • Cirra 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: 92.4%
    Fort Worth speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 87.2%
    Fort Worth speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 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: 37.1%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.3%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.6%
  • 7. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.9%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.5%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 94.4%
  • Cirra Networks
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Fort Worth, TX

The best internet providers in Fort Worth are Spectrum and AT&T Fiber. Spectrum is the best internet provider in Fort Worth due to their expansive availability, serving 87.2% percent of the city, and speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). In addition, Spectrum offers multiple home services — including Spectrum TV, Spectrum Mobile and Spectrum Voice — that you can add to your internet plan for extra savings.

AT&T Fiber is another stellar internet option in the Fort Worth area. With symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps, AT&T Fiber provides reliable fiber internet with multiple plan options that start at $55 per month. Earning the top spot in the most recent J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study in multiple regions, AT&T Fiber has won more awards for customer service than Spectrum.

Fastest Internet Providers in Fort Worth, TX

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

The fastest internet providers in Fort Worth are AT&T Fiber, Nextlink Internet and Spectrum. Overall, AT&T Fiber is the fastest option in the city, offering speeds reaching up to 5 Gbps. Thanks to fiber-optic technology, AT&T Fiber’s symmetrical speeds can handle any internet activity, including streaming, gaming and browsing on multiple devices. Customers enjoy AT&T Fiber’s unlimited data and the included AT&T Wi-Fi Gateway that comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6 technology.

Nextlink is tied with AT&T Fiber in terms of speed. Offering a fiber internet connection with speeds up to 5 Gbps, Nextlink is more of a local internet provider with communities in Texas and Nebraska. With their whole-home Wi-Fi option and multiple add-on options for bundling, Nextlink is a suitable alternative fiber solution in the area.

Spectrum is the next fastest internet provider in Fort Worth. As the only cable internet provider in Fort Worth, Spectrum offers speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). While Spectrum isn’t as fast as AT&T Fiber, Spectrum’s network has enough speed to keep your home happy without a moment of lag. Moreover, with Spectrum, you don’t have to worry about data caps or contracts, which makes the provider an enticing internet solution.

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
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Nextlink Internet
94.37%

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Internet Availability in Fort Worth, TX

Despite Fort Worth’s vast size, it has a decent number of wired internet providers that offer reliable high-speed internet. Whether you live way up north by Roanoke, near the Texas Motor Speedway, or as far south as the border with Burleson, you won’t lack a fast cable or fiber internet connection.

AT&T Fiber covers 71.6% of Fort Worth. Coverage is expansive, but a few prominent areas, such as Downtown and Uptown Fort Worth, aren’t covered. As long as you don’t live near the city center, you’re likely within AT&T Fiber’s coverage zone. It has more consistent coverage outside the city center, such as along the South Freeway.

Spectrum has more coverage than AT&T Fiber, offering cable internet to 87.2% of Fort Worth. It covers more downtown areas, including the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Tarrant County College – Trinity River campus. Beyond downtown, it has a strong presence in the neighborhoods near Glenwood Park. Spectrum doesn’t cover the neighborhoods around Cook Children’s Medical Center and Trimble Technical High School, but its near-perfect coverage makes it the most accessible provider in the city.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fort Worth, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.77%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
89.11%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
67.10000000000001%

Internet Providers in Fort Worth, 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
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Cirra Networks $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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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