Internet providers in Harlingen, Texas
12 providers listed for this area.
Plans from$30/moSpeeds up to 2 Gig
Serves parts of the area
Plans from$35/moSpeeds up to 5 Gig
Serves parts of the area
Plans from$60/moSpeeds up to 250 Mbps
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Plans from$50/moSpeeds up to 498 Mbps
Serves parts of the area
Plans fromCheck availabilitySpeeds up to 400 Mbps
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- HughesnetPlans fromCheck availability
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Plans fromCheck availabilityServes parts of the area
- XNET WiFiPlans fromCheck availability
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- NTSPlans fromCheck availability
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- MetronetPlans fromCheck availability
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- SmartCom TelephonePlans fromCheck availability
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- Fusion ConnectPlans fromCheck availability
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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- Valley Telephone CooperativePlans fromCheck availability
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- Vexus FiberPlans fromCheck availability
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- Verizon Home InternetPlans fromCheck availability
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- Twin CommunicationsPlans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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- OomaPlans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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Internet in Harlingen, Texas: what's different here
Harlingen has 26,590 households, and 96.1% of them pay for home internet. 2.4% have no internet access at home, below the Texas figure of 4.2%.
In the Census figures, fewer homes use a wired connection (66.7%) than across Texas (75.8%), and 25.6% rely on a cellular data plan alone (Texas: 13.3%).
For wired service, we list cable from Spectrum and fiber from AT&T, NTS, Metronet and SmartCom Telephone in parts of Harlingen.
By monthly searches that name a provider, people in Harlingen look for Spectrum (2,480) most often.
What people in Harlingen, Texas search for
The 7 searches below add up to about 2,470 a month in Harlingen. Counting every search that names a provider, Spectrum leads with 2,480 a month, then AT&T with 90. 140 a month are general searches for providers in Harlingen, which the comparison table below answers.
| Search | Searches a month | Answered here |
|---|---|---|
| “spectrum harlingen”, “spectrum harlingen tx”, “spectrum internet harlingen tx”, “spectrum harlingen texas”, “spectrum harlingen call center” | 2,180 | Spectrum in Harlingen |
| “att harlingen” | 90 | AT&T plans |
| “internet providers harlingen”, “internet providers in harlingen”, “internet providers harlingen tx”, “internet service harlingen tx”, “internet harlingen tx”, “home internet harlingen tx”, “harlingen tx internet providers” | 140 | Providers compared |
| “fiber internet harlingen”, “fiber internet harlingen tx” | 30 | Fiber in Harlingen |
| “vexus harlingen” | 30 | NTS in the comparison table |
More searches people type into Google in Harlingen
- “internet outage near harlingen tx”, “wifi outage near harlingen tx” → Each provider's support page, linked in the comparison table
- “wifi harlingen tx” → Home Wi-Fi providers in Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas internet at a glance
Internet plans by speed in Harlingen, Texas
2 of the providers we list for Harlingen have a plan of 1 Gbps or more: Spectrum and AT&T. For 300 Mbps or more, the lowest listed price is AT&T at $35/mo.
| Download speed | Providers in Harlingen with a plan in this range |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 Mbps | Spectrum from $30/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $60/mo · Starlink |
| 101–300 Mbps | AT&T from $35/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $85/mo · Starlink |
| 301–500 Mbps | Spectrum from $40/mo · AT&T from $50/mo · T-Mobile Home Internet from $50/mo · Starlink |
| 501–999 Mbps | — |
| 1 Gbps and up | Spectrum from $60/mo · AT&T from $65/mo |
Test your internet speed in Harlingen, Texas
5 providers in Harlingen publish 17 plans we can compare your result with, from 85 Mbps to 5 Gbps (middle plan: 400 Mbps); 4 reach 1 Gbps or more.
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Cable TV and internet providers in Harlingen, Texas
2 of the providers in Harlingen also sell TV:
Spectrum Internet in Harlingen, TX
2,480 searches a month in Harlingen name Spectrum. It offers cable service in parts of Harlingen, with 3 plans on its site that fit this area from $30/mo and up to 2 Gbps.
| Spectrum plan | Price | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | $30/mo | 100 Mbps |
| Internet 500 | $40/mo | 500 Mbps |
| Internet 1 Gig | $60/mo | 1 Gbps |
Who has broadband in Harlingen, Texas
In Harlingen, broadband use is 19.1 points higher in households earning $75,000 or more than in those under $20,000 (the Texas gap is 21.2 points). 26.2% of Harlingen residents aged 65 and over (about 3,000 people) live in a home without internet or without a computer; across Texas it's 15.3%.
| Household income | Harlingen: broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20,000 | 74.1% | 75.4% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 75.5% | 82.8% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 86.5% | 88.6% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 85.7% | 92.6% |
| $75,000 or more | 93.2% | 96.6% |
| Age | Harlingen: in a home with broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 90.5% | 95.1% |
| 18 to 64 | 89.8% | 93.9% |
| 65 and over | 73.8% | 84.5% |
Harlingen, Texas internet service providers (ISPs) compared
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Starting price | Download up to | ACSI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | Serves parts of Harlingen | $30/mo | 2 Gbps | 71 |
| AT&T | Fiber, 5G Home, DSL | Serves parts of Harlingen | $35/mo | 5 Gbps | 79 |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | Serves parts of Harlingen | $60/mo | 250 Mbps | 79 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home | Serves parts of Harlingen | $50/mo | 498 Mbps | 78 |
| Starlink | Satellite | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | 400 Mbps | 76 |
| Viasat | Satellite | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Mint Mobile | 5G Home | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| XNET WiFi | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| NTS | Fiber | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Metronet | Fiber | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| SmartCom Telephone | Fiber | Serves parts of Harlingen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
Fiber internet in Harlingen, Texas
4 of the 12 providers we list for Harlingen, Texas offer fiber in parts of Harlingen:
- AT&T: plans up to 5 Gbps
- NTS, Metronet and SmartCom Telephone
Harlingen compared with the closest Texas cities we cover
Harlingen has a smaller share of homes without internet (2.4%) than any of these cities. We list 5 fiber providers for Harlingen; Mission (6) has more.
| City | Distance | Households | No internet at home | Wired connection | Providers listed | Fiber providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | — | 26,590 | 2.4% | 66.7% | 12 | 5 |
| Brownsville | 20 mi | 65,105 | 4% | 59.1% | 12 | 3 |
| Edinburg | 30 mi | 36,594 | 5.8% | 66.9% | 13 | 4 |
| Pharr | 31 mi | 24,591 | 4.5% | 71.7% | 10 | 2 |
| McAllen | 34 mi | 49,555 | 4.5% | 79.2% | 11 | 3 |
| Mission | 39 mi | 28,749 | 6.5% | 73.4% | 14 | 6 |
Home internet by ZIP code in Harlingen, Texas
Across Harlingen's ZIP codes, the share of homes with no internet runs from 8.2% in 78552 to 13.1% in 78550. 78550 has the lowest median household income ($49,007) and 81.7% of its homes have broadband; in 78552 ($69,811) it's 89.5%.
| ZIP code | Households | With broadband | No internet | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78550 | 19,733 | 81.7% | 13.1% | $49,007 |
| 78552 | 13,567 | 89.5% | 8.2% | $69,811 |
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How Harlingen households connect
About 634 Harlingen homes (2.4%) have no internet access at all, below the Texas rate of 4.2%. Another 417 have a computer but no internet plan (1.6%; Texas 4.2%). For 25.6% of households a cellular data plan is the only subscription, above the 13.3% statewide, and 19.5% rely on a smartphone as their only device (Texas 11.5%). 69.7% of Harlingen homes have a desktop or laptop and 3.4% have no computer of any kind; satellite subscriptions reach 4.2% (below the Texas 8.4%). The median household income is $41,756 (±$4,316), against $79,721 for Texas.
Free and low-cost internet help in Harlingen
- Free library Wi-Fi and computers (Harlingen Public Library): Free Wi-Fi for everyone; no library card needed. Computers: one 2-hour session per day; library card or E-card required; no charge for computer use. Printing: 10 cents/page black-and-white, 25 cents/page color; scanning to USB is free. (harlingentx.gov)
Frequently asked questions
How many internet providers are there in Harlingen, Texas?
We list 12 residential internet providers for Harlingen, Texas. By service type: Fiber 4, 5G Home 4, Satellite 3, Cable 1, DSL 1, Fixed wireless 1 (some providers offer more than one type).
How much does internet cost in Harlingen, Texas?
4 of the 12 providers we list for Harlingen publish prices. The lowest is $30/mo from Spectrum, and 2 have a plan under $50/mo.
What internet speeds are available in Harlingen, Texas?
The highest plan speed listed for Harlingen is 5 Gbps (AT&T). Spectrum and AT&T have plans of 1 Gbps or more here.
Is fiber internet available in Harlingen, Texas?
Yes. AT&T, NTS, Metronet and SmartCom Telephone offer fiber in parts of Harlingen.
Which ZIP codes in Harlingen, Texas do you cover?
2 ZIP codes overlap Harlingen, Texas: 78550, 78552.
Who are the internet service providers (ISPs) in Harlingen, TX?
The ISPs we list for Harlingen are Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon 5G Home, T-Mobile Home Internet, Starlink, Viasat, Hughesnet, Mint Mobile, XNET WiFi, NTS, Metronet, SmartCom Telephone.
Is Spectrum available in Harlingen, TX?
Spectrum serves parts of Harlingen, with plans from $30/mo. 2,480 searches a month in Harlingen name Spectrum.
Sources
- Plans, prices and speeds: each provider's own site (latest check Nov 6, 2026); providers without published prices show “Check availability”.
- Provider list: comparison sites; coverage varies by address. Starlink availability and pricing depend on your address; starlink.com lists service in select areas only.
- Household figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year (city) and 2020–2024 5-year (ZIP code, income and age) estimates; ZIP list from the 2020 ZCTA-to-city file (ZIPs with at least a tenth of their land in the city); distances from the 2024 Gazetteer.
- Search volumes: Semrush, U.S. database, Nov 6, 2026. Other searches: Google search suggestions, Nov 6, 2026.
- Customer ratings: American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), shown only where a score is published. The order of providers isn't a ranking.
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