Internet providers in Melissa, TX
Melissa is a city in Texas with about 17,497 residents and roughly 8,571 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Melissa, TX
Share of residential locations in Melissa 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 | 94% | Check availability |
| 2 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 83% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 68% | Check availability |
| 5 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 63% | |
| 6 | 360 Communications, Inc. (OK, AR & TX) | Fixed wireless | 61% | |
| 7 | Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | 16% | |
| 8 | SureFire Internet | Fiber | 2% | |
| 9 | 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 Melissa
AT&T reports service to the most residential locations in Melissa, about 94%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, JAB Wireless, and 360 Communications, Inc. (OK, AR & TX)), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, JAB Wireless, and 360 Communications, Inc. (OK, AR & TX) offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Melissa?
Fiber is widely available: about 90% of locations in Melissa can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 87% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Melissa that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Melissa at a glance
About 98% of households in Melissa have a broadband subscription, 8 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 Melissa?
Yes, in part. About 90% of residential locations in Melissa can get fiber, 83% can get cable, and about 87% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Melissa?
AT&T reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Melissa, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Melissa?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Melissa, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Melissa?
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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