Internet providers in Dallas, TX

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Overview of Dallas internet access

Best internet providers

• AT&T – Best for customer satisfaction
• Spectrum – Highest availability
• Optimum – Best for affordable high-speed internet
• HughesNet and Viasat – Best for rural customers

Internet availability by connection type

If you live in Dallas, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to the type of internet you want. Just about every option is available, including cable, fiber, DSL and satellite.

• Cable – 99%

• DSL – 36%

• Fiber optic – 68%

All available Dallas residential internet providers

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 9/15/22.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Fastest internet providers in Dallas

Dallas residents have plenty of options when it comes to fast internet.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 09/15/22.

Dallas high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Dallas residents enjoy internet speeds faster than the rest of Texas and the nation on average. 100% of Dallas customers have internet speeds of more than 250 Mbps. More than 66% have speeds of more than 1000 Mbps, compared to just over 25% for the U.S. overall and just over 38% for the rest of Texas.

• Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

  Dallas – 100%

  Texas – 86%

  U.S. – 88%

• Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

  Dallas – 66%

  Texas – 38%

  U.S. – 25%

Source: FCC

Cheapest internet service providers in Dallas

While Optimum and Astound list low prices, the rates for these Dallas internet providers cover only the service. There may be additional fees for installation, equipment and taxes. Additionally, you may have to sign up for autopay, paperless billing or both. Finally, if the rate is an introductory offer, it may increase after three to 12 months.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 09/15/22.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Optimum

Of the three providers offering cheap high-speed internet in Dallas, Optimum offers the best choice in pricing and availability.

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Or call to order: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Allconnect Rating

4.43 / 5

AT&T: Best for customer satisfaction

AT&T provides DSL and fiber internet service in the Dallas area. It offers speeds up to 4,700 Mbps and has been rated the best internet provider for customer satisfaction in the South, according to J.D. Power.

Learn more about AT&T internet

Allconnect Rating

3.28 / 5

Optimum: Best for affordable high-speed internet

One of the best internet providers in Dallas, Optimum offers three plans, with speeds from 300 to 1,000 Mbps. It offers the best rate for 1 Gig compared to the other internet service providers in Dallas. Prices range from $30.00/mo. for 300 Mbps to $65.00/mo. for 940 Mbps.

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Frontier: Best for unlimited internet

Frontier’s fiber and DSL networks span much of northern Dallas, with primary service areas in Irving, Garland, Carrollton, Plano and Lewisville. Frontier also offers service in northern Fort Worth areas, including Keller and Azle. Residents can choose from three Frontier Fiber plans.

Learn more about Frontier internet

Allconnect Rating

3.57 / 5

Spectrum: Best for availability

With the exception of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Spectrum covers the entire Fort Worth and Dallas areas for internet. Its coverage also extends into surrounding areas including Irving, Arlington, Garland, Cedar Hill, Mesquite and Bedford. Spectrum has three plans in Dallas, with speeds ranging from 300 Mbps to 1 Gig, at rates from $49.99 to $89.99.

Learn more about Spectrum internet

Allconnect Rating

2.10 / 5

HughesNet: Best for rural customers

As a satellite internet provider, HughesNet covers the entire Dallas region, including the more remote areas. HughesNet offers four plans at speeds of 25 Mbps, with data usage from 10 – 50 GB. Plans start at $64.99/mo.

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Written by:

Erin Gobler

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Erin Gobler is a freelance writer based in Madison, WI. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing, broadband and insurance. Including Allconnect.com, her work has b… Read more

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Robin Layton

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