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Internet Providers in Waco, Texas

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Home Internet in Waco, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Central Link Broadband
    • Grande
    • Nextlink Internet
    • 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: 70.9%
    Waco 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
    Availability: 86.1%
  • 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: 57.1%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.9%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.7%
  • 7. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.1%
  • 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: 10.7%
  • 10. Central Link Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.8%
  • Grande
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 84.6%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Waco, TX

In Waco, Texas, Spectrum offers top-tier internet service. With cable connections reaching up to 1 Gbps, Spectrum provides high-speed internet starting at $49.99 per month. The service covers 86.10% of the city, ensuring a wide availability that suits the majority of residents. This makes Spectrum ideal for activities like streaming, gaming, and remote work.

AT&T Internet takes the second spot, offering both IPBB and fiber connections. Its fiber service reaches a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps and starts at $55 per month. AT&T covers 70.90% of Waco, providing substantial coverage along with varied connection options. Although it spans a smaller area than Spectrum, AT&T delivers exceptional speeds with its fiber service, catering to users with high-demand internet needs.

Best Internet Providers in Waco, TX

The best internet providers for Waco residents are Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, and Astound Broadband Powered by Grande. Spectrum is the best internet provider overall in Waco due to its 86.1 percent availability and speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). No matter where you reside in Waco, Spectrum likely has you covered, with plans starting at just $50 per month for 12 months.

AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet in Waco, with symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps. As a fiber internet provider, AT&T provides both quick and reliable internet service to the city with the lowest latency.

As a long-standing internet provider in the Waco area, Astound Broadband Powered by Grande is another gigabit internet provider, with download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. Combining the speeds of the Grande infrastructure with the award-winning service of Astound Broadband, this option is a perfect choice for many Waco residents.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Central Link Broadband
67.82000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Grande
86.05000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Waco, 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 Waco, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Waco, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.330000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.98%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
47.48%

Internet Providers in Waco, 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
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
Astound Broadband Powered by Grande $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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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