Internet providers in Waco, TX
Waco is a city in Texas with about 141,925 residents and roughly 65,226 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Waco, TX
Share of residential locations in Waco 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 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 83% | |
| 3 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 68% | Check availability |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 62% | Check availability |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 59% | |
| 7 | Helmsco | Fixed wireless | 50% | |
| 8 | Pavlov Media | Fiber | 7% | |
| 9 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 6% |
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 Waco
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Waco, about 94%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, Astound Broadband, AMG Technology Investment Group, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Pavlov Media (7%). AMG Technology Investment Group, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Helmsco offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Waco?
Fiber is widely available: about 58% of locations in Waco can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 63% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Waco that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Waco at a glance
About 87% of households in Waco have a broadband subscription, 3 points below 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 Waco?
Yes, in part. About 58% of residential locations in Waco can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 63% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Waco?
Spectrum reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Waco, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Waco?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Waco, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Waco?
Fiber providers reporting service in Waco include Pavlov Media (7% 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 Waco?
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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