Internet providers in Waco, Texas
14 providers listed for this area.
Plans fromCheck availabilitySpeeds up to 400 Mbps
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Plans from$30/moSpeeds up to 2 Gig
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Plans from$35/moSpeeds up to 5 Gig
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Plans from$50/moSpeeds up to 498 Mbps
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Plans from$60/moSpeeds up to 250 Mbps
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Plans from$29.99/moSpeeds up to 500 Mbps
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- HughesnetPlans fromCheck availability
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- XNET WiFiPlans fromCheck availability
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- Central Link BroadbandPlans fromCheck availability
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- Pavlov MediaPlans fromCheck availability
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- Fusion ConnectPlans fromCheck availability
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- Easy Internet NowPlans fromCheck availability
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- Verizon Home InternetPlans fromCheck availability
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- Prompt-TechnologyPlans fromCheck availability
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- OomaPlans fromCheck availability
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- Zayo GroupPlans fromCheck availability
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Internet in Waco, Texas: what's different here
Waco has 56,469 households, and 92.2% of them pay for home internet. 3.2% have no internet access at home, below the Texas figure of 4.2%.
In the Census figures, more homes use a wired connection (79.6%) than across Texas (75.8%), and 15.8% of households get online only by smartphone (Texas: 11.5%).
For wired service, we list cable from Spectrum and Astound Broadband and fiber from AT&T, Astound Broadband and Pavlov Media in parts of Waco.
By monthly searches that name a provider, people in Waco look for Astound Broadband (1,230) and Spectrum (1,140) most often.
What people in Waco, Texas search for
The 8 searches below add up to about 3,390 a month in Waco. Counting every search that names a provider, Astound Broadband leads with 1,230 a month, then Spectrum with 1,140. 580 a month are general searches for providers in Waco, which the comparison table below answers.
| Search | Searches a month | Answered here |
|---|---|---|
| “spectrum waco tx”, “spectrum waco texas”, “spectrum internet waco tx” | 1,140 | Spectrum in Waco |
| “astound waco”, “grande waco”, “astound internet waco tx”, “grande internet waco tx” | 970 | Astound Broadband in Waco |
| “waco at&t”, “att waco texas” | 700 | AT&T plans |
| “internet providers waco”, “waco internet providers”, “internet providers waco tx”, “internet service waco tx”, “internet providers in waco”, “internet waco tx”, “home internet waco tx” | 580 | Providers compared |
More searches people type into Google in Waco
- “fiber internet waco tx” → Fiber in Waco
- “internet outage waco tx” → Each provider's support page, linked in the comparison table
- “nextlink internet waco tx” → Nextlink Internet in the comparison table
- “wifi waco tx” → Home Wi-Fi providers in Waco
Waco, Texas internet at a glance
Internet plans by speed in Waco, Texas
2 of the providers we list for Waco 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 Waco with a plan in this range |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 Mbps | Spectrum from $30/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $60/mo · Starlink |
| 101–300 Mbps | Rise Broadband from $29.99/mo · AT&T from $35/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $85/mo · Starlink |
| 301–500 Mbps | Spectrum from $40/mo · Rise Broadband from $49.99/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 Waco, Texas
6 providers in Waco publish 19 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 Waco, Texas
2 of the providers in Waco also sell TV:
Astound Broadband Internet in Waco, TX
1,230 searches a month in Waco name Astound Broadband. It offers fiber and cable service in parts of Waco.
Astound Broadband shows prices by address, so we check the plans at yours.
Spectrum Internet in Waco, TX
Spectrum sells cable in parts of Waco; its site lists 3 plans for the area, starting at $30/mo with speeds up to 2 Gbps. 1,140 local searches a month mention it by name.
| 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 Waco, Texas
In Waco, broadband use is 15.6 points higher in households earning $75,000 or more than in those under $20,000 (the Texas gap is 21.2 points). 21.5% of Waco residents aged 65 and over (about 3,900 people) live in a home without internet or without a computer; across Texas it's 15.3%.
| Household income | Waco: broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20,000 | 81% | 75.4% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 75.5% | 82.8% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 88.3% | 88.6% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 93.4% | 92.6% |
| $75,000 or more | 96.6% | 96.6% |
| Age | Waco: in a home with broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 95.8% | 95.1% |
| 18 to 64 | 92% | 93.9% |
| 65 and over | 78.3% | 84.5% |
Waco, Texas internet service providers (ISPs) compared
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Starting price | Download up to | ACSI score |
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| Starlink | Satellite | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | 400 Mbps | 76 |
| Spectrum | Cable | Serves parts of Waco | $30/mo | 2 Gbps | 71 |
| AT&T | Fiber, 5G Home, DSL | Serves parts of Waco | $35/mo | 5 Gbps | 79 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home | Serves parts of Waco | $50/mo | 498 Mbps | 78 |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | Serves parts of Waco | $60/mo | 250 Mbps | 79 |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Waco | $29.99/mo | 500 Mbps | — |
| Viasat | Satellite | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Mint Mobile | 5G Home | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| XNET WiFi | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Central Link Broadband | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Pavlov Media | Fiber | Serves parts of Waco | Check availability | Check availability | — |
Fiber internet in Waco, Texas
3 of the 14 providers we list for Waco, Texas offer fiber in parts of Waco:
- AT&T: plans up to 5 Gbps
- Astound Broadband and Pavlov Media
Waco compared with the closest Texas cities we cover
At 3.2% of homes without internet, Waco is above Temple, Killeen, Georgetown and Round Rock and below Bryan. We list 4 fiber providers for Waco; Georgetown (5), Round Rock (5) and Bryan (6) have more.
| City | Distance | Households | No internet at home | Wired connection | Providers listed | Fiber providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | — | 56,469 | 3.2% | 79.6% | 14 | 4 |
| Temple | 33 mi | 37,229 | 2.1% | 80.1% | 16 | 4 |
| Killeen | 46 mi | 60,609 | 3% | 82.9% | 14 | 3 |
| Georgetown | 68 mi | 39,528 | 2.6% | 83.9% | 18 | 5 |
| Round Rock | 77 mi | 51,351 | 2.6% | 85.1% | 16 | 5 |
| Bryan | 78 mi | 34,936 | 3.3% | 77.4% | 17 | 6 |
Home internet by ZIP code in Waco, Texas
Across Waco's ZIP codes, the share of homes with no internet runs from 4.1% in 76706 to 12.5% in 76707. 76701 has the lowest median household income ($30,313) and 79.4% of its homes have broadband; in 76712 ($97,903) it's 94.3%.
| ZIP code | Households | With broadband | No internet | Median income |
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| 76707 | 5,365 | 85.6% | 12.5% | $40,443 |
| 76711 | 3,809 | 86% | 11.4% | $53,185 |
| 76704 | 2,992 | 82% | 11.1% | $30,349 |
| 76708 | 10,261 | 90.2% | 7.9% | $68,856 |
| 76701 | 954 | 79.4% | 6.6% | $30,313 |
| 76710 | 10,849 | 90.5% | 5.8% | $58,186 |
| 76712 | 10,959 | 94.3% | 4.5% | $97,903 |
| 76706 | 14,907 | 87.6% | 4.1% | $41,656 |
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How Waco households connect
About 1,800 Waco homes (3.2%) have no internet access at all, below the Texas rate of 4.2%. Another 3,300 have a computer but no internet plan (5.9%; Texas 4.2%). For 9.9% of households a cellular data plan is the only subscription, below the 13.3% statewide, and 15.8% rely on a smartphone as their only device (Texas 11.5%). 75.9% of Waco homes have a desktop or laptop and 2.4% have no computer of any kind; satellite subscriptions reach 5.7% (below the Texas 8.4%). The median household income is $56,548 (±$3,733), against $79,721 for Texas.
Free and low-cost internet help in Waco
- Free community Wi-Fi (City of Waco Information Technology): Free Wi-Fi network "Community Wi-Fi" extends from libraries and community centers into nearby parks and parking lots; open to everyone; accept terms and conditions in a browser to connect. Current locations: Bridge Street Plaza (200 E Bridge St.), Doris Miller Community Center & Waco Multi-Purpose Center (1020 Elm Ave.), South Waco Community Center (2815 Speight Ave.), Dewey Community Center (925 N 9th St.), Central Library (1717 Austin Ave.), East Waco Library (901 Elm Ave.), South Waco Library (2737 S 18th St.). Listed as coming soon: Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center & Doris Miller Park, 300 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd. Access points deliver 100 Mbps upload and 100 Mbps download; each supports up to 50 users at a time. Funded through ARPA and CDBG. (waco-texas.com)
- Free library Wi-Fi and computers (Waco-McLennan County Library): Free, unlimited Wi-Fi for personal devices at all four library locations. Library computers require a library card; use is limited to one hour per day, extendable if no one is waiting. McLennan County residents can get a computer use-only card with a photo ID. (waco-texas.com)
Frequently asked questions
How many internet providers are there in Waco, Texas?
We list 14 residential internet providers for Waco, Texas. By service type: 5G Home 4, Fixed wireless 4, Satellite 3, Fiber 3, Cable 2, DSL 1 (some providers offer more than one type).
How much does internet cost in Waco, Texas?
5 of the 14 providers we list for Waco publish prices. The lowest is $30/mo from Spectrum, and 3 have a plan under $50/mo.
What internet speeds are available in Waco, Texas?
The highest plan speed listed for Waco is 5 Gbps (AT&T). Spectrum and AT&T have plans of 1 Gbps or more here.
Is fiber internet available in Waco, Texas?
Yes. AT&T, Astound Broadband and Pavlov Media offer fiber in parts of Waco.
Which ZIP codes in Waco, Texas do you cover?
9 ZIP codes overlap Waco, Texas: 76701, 76704, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712, 76798.
Who are the internet service providers (ISPs) in Waco, TX?
The ISPs we list for Waco are Starlink, Spectrum, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home, Rise Broadband, Viasat, Hughesnet, Astound Broadband, Nextlink Internet, Mint Mobile, XNET WiFi, Central Link Broadband, Pavlov Media.
Is Astound Broadband available in Waco, TX?
Astound Broadband serves parts of Waco. 1,230 searches a month in Waco name Astound Broadband.
Is Spectrum available in Waco, TX?
Spectrum serves parts of Waco, with plans from $30/mo. 1,140 searches a month in Waco name Spectrum.
Who provides home Wi-Fi in Waco, TX?
Home Wi-Fi comes from an internet plan plus a router. In Waco, providers we can order for you include Spectrum, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home. Most include or rent a Wi-Fi router with the plan.
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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