Internet Providers in Dallas, TX

Our top pick for internet service in Dallas is AT&T Fiber. AT&T’s widely available internet service is a strong choice in all parts of Dallas, but customers who have access to the ISP’s fiber internet service will get better performance than those who are limited to cable and other connection types. If you can’t get AT&T Fiber in your area, then you may want to check out Spectrum^Ⓡ, which — like AT&T Fiber — can deliver speeds of 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary).

HughesNet offers the cheapest internet-only plan in town. Dallas residents will pay just $44.99/month per month for internet service with this plan.

For some budget shoppers in Dallas, 5G home internet plans may be the best way to go. Providers like T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet offer contract-free plans and charge as little as $50 per month.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet availability varies by neighborhood, but much of the city has access. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is quite fast for a wireless home internet option, with average download speeds ranging from 33 Mbps to 182 Mbps. Its low price and no-contract approach have made it popular with budget-minded shoppers.

Yes, Verizon’s fast-growing wireless 5G home internet option is available in some parts of Dallas. Verizon 5G Home Internet is very fast: Its average speeds rival those of cable connections and DSL connections. Verizon 5G Home Internet’s top recorded speeds have reached fiber-like heights, though this type of performance is relatively rare.

A good rule of thumb when deciding between AT&T and Spectrum is to see which service AT&T offers in your area first. AT&T Fiber beats Spectrum in almost every category besides bundles. On the other hand, we recommend Spectrum if you only have access to AT&T Internet. You can bundle with AT&T Fiber, but you won’t get the same discounts or as many channels as you would with Spectrum. For an in-depth look at how these providers compare, check out our side-by-side comparison of AT&T vs. Spectrum.

As education becomes more dependent on technology, the Dallas Independent School District  (ISD) and the Texas Education Agency Connect Texas (TEACT) program are the driving forces behind digital equity in the city. Currently, Dallas ISD is working to connect students without internet access by developing a private network using cell towers. Students (or their parents) should contact their local school to see if they qualify for access. They may also be able to receive a free internet connection, thanks to TEACT, which provides free internet access to students lacking reliable internet at home.