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Internet Providers in Fort Worth, TX

Over 11,670 people in Fort Worth found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

75.38% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

79.88% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

0.03% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

AT&T

75.38% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Brightspeed

88.29% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#6

Viasat

1.32% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

CenturyLink

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#8

Frontier

18% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Phone
Speed up to:

7 Gbps

User Review:

(2641)

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Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speeds are wired, Fiber 1 Gig location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. Max speed capable range for Fiber 500 (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Fiber 1 Gig (846-1000 Mbps download, 792-1000 Mbps upload), Fiber 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 5 Gig (4500-5000) and requires 5 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 7 Gig (up to 7000) and requires 7 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to select customers. $50 expert installation fee applies. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device for Fiber 500, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig, and up to $400 for Fiber 5 Gig and Fiber 7 Gig also applies if equipment is not returned. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Price and terms subject to change. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#9

HughesNet

10.27% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#10

Optimum

0.31% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2649)

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You get access to over 1 million hotspots in public places throughout the country.

Television Only Providers in Fort Worth, TX

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Fort Worth

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Fort Worth, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in Fort Worth for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Fort Worth. Plans start around $50/mo, with typical speeds around 3 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Fort Worth?

Frontier is the fastest internet provider in Fort Worth, TX, with download speeds up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds up to 7 Gbps — available to 18% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
FrontierFiber / Phone7 Gbps7 Gbps18.00%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps75.38%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps79.88%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.03%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps75.38%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.00%
OptimumFiber / Cable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.31%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL940 Mbps940 Mbps88.29%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps1.32%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps10.27%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Fort Worth?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Fort Worth starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 940 Mbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Frontier$49.99Up to 7 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Optimum$40.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

8.31%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

80.32%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 79.88%, Windstream covers 0.03%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

77.96%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 0.00%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Fort Worth residents.

Fort Worth, TX - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Fort Worth, TX has a total of 25 internet providers including  15 Fiber providers, 10 Cable providers, 12 DSL providers, 8 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Fort Worth, TX by Coverage Area

All 25 internet providers serving Fort Worth by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 13 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.BelWave Communications50 Mbps50 MbpsFixed Wireless100.00%
2.NextLink30 Mbps30 MbpsFixed Wireless98.72%
3.Cirra Networks15 Mbps5 MbpsFixed Wireless95.30%
4.Brightspeed940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber / DSL88.29%
5.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone79.88%
6.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless75.93%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber75.38%
8.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television75.38%
9.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless75.38%
10.Frontier7 Gbps7 GbpsFiber / Phone18.00%
11.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone10.27%
12.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL2.23%
13.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone1.32%
14.Grande Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Television0.39%
15.Optimum1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable / Television / Phone0.31%
16.Access Media 3100 Mbps25 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.09%
17.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.03%
18.LivCom25 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.03%
19.North Texas Broadband25 Mbps3 MbpsCable0.02%
20.En-Touch Systems1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable0.01%
21.Birch Communications3 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.01%
22.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone~
23.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
24.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
25.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Fort Worth?

Yes. Fort Worth residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Optimum Advantage Internet

$15/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Optimum Advantage Internet includes free installation and equipment.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Worth

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Fort Worth, TX, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 25 internet providers in Fort Worth, TX. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Frontier has the fastest speeds in Fort Worth, with a top download speed of 7 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Fort Worth. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Fort Worth residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Optimum Advantage Internet can offer $15/mo for 100 Mbps. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Fort Worth, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Fort Worth. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Fort Worth is 179 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Fort Worth, TX.

Brightspeed, Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, and Frontier offer internet in Fort Worth, TX.

  • Brightspeed: Offers speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $39.00/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Frontier: Offers speeds up to 7 Gbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Fort Worth

Benbrook Public Library
1065 Mercedes St
Fort Worth, TX 76126
(817) 249-6632
Everman Public Library
100 N Race St
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 551-0726
Forest Hill Public Library
6962 Forest Hill Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 551-5354
Fort Worth Library
500 W 3rd St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 871-7705
John Ed Keeter Public Library
355 W Mcleroy Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
(817) 230-0300
Mary Lou Reddick Public Library
3801 Adam Grubb
Fort Worth, TX 76135
(817) 237-9681
North Texas Library Partners
6320 Southwest Blvd. Suite 101
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 377-4440
Richland Hills Public Library
6724 Rena Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76118
(817) 299-1860
River Oaks Public Library
4900 River Oaks Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76114
(817) 624-7344
Watauga Public Library
7109 Whitley Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76148
(817) 514-5855
White Settlement Public Library
8215 White Settlement Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 367-0166

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