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Internet providers in Abilene, TX

Optimum
38% available in Abilene
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(1211)
AT&T
32% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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T-Mobile Home Internet
46% available in Abilene
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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Nextlink Internet
84% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
95% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(76)
Viasat
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
ispMint
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
5Mbps
Vexus Fiber
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Taylor Telecom
20% available in Abilene
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Earthlink Business
66% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

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AT&T Business
32% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Optimum Business
26% available in Abilene
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(0)
Nextlink Internet
84% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
95% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(76)
Viasat
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Vexus Fiber
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Abilene
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Taylor Telecom
20% available in Abilene
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
100% available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
83% available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Abilene

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Abilene area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$86.5/mo

Average speed
221.4 Mbps

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Abilene Residential Internet Coverage

Through cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL service providers, the city of Abilene has a wide range of internet options available to residents, visitors, and businesses.

AT&T is a key DSL and fiber internet service provider in Texas, covering all of Abilene except the Dyess Air Force Base.

Through Windstream, most of Abilene has access to speedy internet. Some southwestern neighborhoods fall outside of the service area, including Elmwood, River Oaks, Red Bud Park, Chimney Rock, and Park Central.

Suddenlink Communications is well-established in Abilene and nearby communities, with a service area that stretches to include the entire city.

Currently, NTS Communications brings high-speed internet to all but a small part of Abilene. Coverage covers all of eastern Abilene, but stops in the west short of Park Central area.

Local internet provider Taylor Telephone Cooperative covers most eastern neighborhoods, including Abilene Heights, Buck Creek, North College, Town North, South Treadaway, Lylie, and Town South. Northwestern communities that are in this company's coverage area include Sears Park, Cobb Park, and Shirley Road. Shortage stops in the southwestern part of the city, excluding areas south of 1st Street and west of Sayles Boulevard.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Abilene

Average download speed
221.44 Mbps

Average upload speed
112.77 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
22.14 ms

Average jitter
7.73 ms

 

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Summary of Abilene internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Rise Broadband
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
ispMint 5G Home 5 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for ispMint
Vexus Fiber Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Vexus Fiber
Taylor Telecom DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Abilene

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on internet providers in Abilene.

Taylor Telecom

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Sharon E | 12-05-2024

Very reliable. Updates are done at night to avoid interfering with regular use. Have used forc3 years; has been down once because of rolling blackout in 2021. Worked from home.

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Spectrum

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Kimberly H | 01-04-2022

Canceled service 2 days after billing cycle began and was charged for the entire month. They do not prorate. Theft!

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Optimum

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Olivia V | 07-19-2021

Suddenlink keeps raising the monthly rates

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Olivia V | 07-19-2021

Suddenlink keeps raising the monthly rates

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Spectrum

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Kimberly H | 01-04-2022

Canceled service 2 days after billing cycle began and was charged for the entire month. They do not prorate. Theft!

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Carin M | 01-02-2021

Customer service is the worst I’ve ever experienced

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