Internet providers in McKinney, TX
McKinney is a city in Texas with about 202,314 residents and roughly 86,817 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in McKinney, TX
Share of residential locations in McKinney where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 92% | Check availability |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 91% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 74% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 72% | |
| 5 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 23% | |
| 6 | ElektraFi | Fixed wireless | 19% | |
| 7 | Flying Bull Internet | Fiber | 11% | |
| 8 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 3% | |
| 9 | WeLink Communications | Fixed wireless | 3% | |
| 10 | 360 Communications, Inc. (OK, AR & TX) | Fixed wireless | 2% |
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| 11 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 1% | |
| 12 | Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in McKinney
AT&T reports service to the most residential locations in McKinney, about 92%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Flying Bull Internet (11%). T-Mobile Home Internet and JAB Wireless offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in McKinney?
Fiber is widely available: about 81% of locations in McKinney can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 93% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in McKinney that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
McKinney at a glance
About 95% of households in McKinney have a broadband subscription, 5 points above the Texas average of 90%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in McKinney?
Yes, in part. About 81% of residential locations in McKinney can get fiber, 86% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in McKinney?
AT&T reports service to about 92% of residential locations in McKinney, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve McKinney?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in McKinney, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in McKinney?
Fiber providers reporting service in McKinney include Flying Bull Internet (11% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in McKinney?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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