Internet Providers in Lubbock, Texas

Best Internet Providers in Lubbock, TX

AT&T Fiber should be your top choice for internet in Lubbock, according to our data. AT&T’s fiber-optic internet service offers remarkable speeds (up to 5 Gbps), fair pricing (starting at $55 per month). Plus, according to our review data, AT&T Fiber has good customer service.

We also recommend Vexus Fiber, which is another fiber internet provider. About one-third of Lubbock is covered by Vexus’ network, which can deliver speeds of up to 1 Gbps. As with AT&T Fiber, our local customer review data looks pretty good for Vexus.

If neither of these fiber internet providers are available in your area, you should look next at cable internet. Lubbock’s cable provider is Optimum, which covers 70.4% of the area. If you’re in that area, you can get an internet-only plan ($40 per month and up) or a bundle ($85 per month and up) from Optimum.

AT&T also offers its IPBB (a form of DSL internet connection) internet service, AT&T Internet, in Lubbock. This is another option to consider if fiber isn’t available in your neck of the woods.

At the edges of town, coverage from these major providers can start to get spotty. And beyond the Lubbock city limits, internet infrastructure is even more limited. In areas without great wired internet options, you may want to consider wireless internet connection types like 5G home internet, satellite internet, and fixed wireless internet. Of these providers, we recommend Hughesnet, Verizon 5G Home Internet, and Starlink.

Fastest Internet Providers in Lubbock, TX

The fastest internet in Lubbock can reach up to 5 Gbps. That’s the top speed offered by AT&T Internet — but, of course, it’s not available in every part of town.

To get the fastest speed possible in your particular area, check out the fiber providers (AT&T Fiber and Vexus) first. If those options aren’t available in your area, your next-fastest option will be Optimum (with speeds up to 940 Mbps). Failing that, look for AT&T Internet (that’s AT&T’s IPBB product, which uses DSL and other connection types).

If none of these wired options are available, you’ll have to start thinking about wireless options. The fastest wireless option may be 5G Home Internet, though throttling can sometimes be a problem on these networks at peak times. Satellite can have similar problems, but the main thing to look out for when shopping for satellite is the data caps. There are two types of data caps: “hard” (i.e., you’ll have to buy more data when you reach your limit) and “soft” (i.e., your internet will be slowed down, and your traffic deprioritized, once you’re past your limit). For more information to help you with this decision, check out our guide to calculating your speed and bandwidth needs.

Internet Availability in Lubbock, TX

There are some very good internet providers available in Lubbock, but availability isn’t consistent all across the city. Depending on your area within Lubbock, you may or may not be able to sign up for one of our top recommendations.

The most widely available service provider in Lubbock is Optimum, which covers 70.4% of the city’s area. In practice, that accounts for the vast majority of Lubbock’s residential areas. Many of the spots that seem to be missing from Optimum’s coverage footprint are actually places like parks, industrial areas, and even empty space.

The big question in Lubbock is whether you’ll have access to fiber internet. To get fiber, you’ll have to live within the service area of either Vexus Fiber or AT&T Fiber.

Vexus Fiber’s availability footprint is broad but a little inconsistent. For example, you’ll find Vexus in Downtown Lubbock, but access will vary literally from block to block. Vexus’ fiber network reaches far beyond that downtown area, but it often hews closely to certain roads, especially major arterials. South and west of downtown would be two examples of major arterials. Vexus serves blocks bordering Avenue S as well as blocks that touch 34th Street. However, it does not serve most blocks inside of the corner formed by those two roads. In places like the Heart of Lubbock and South Overton, you may find that you can get Vexus Fiber while your neighbors can’t — or vice versa!

Once you get beyond the 289 Loop (particularly to the west and south), you’ll find that Vexus Fiber’s network is a little more robust. Neighborhoods like University Pines, Meadows South, and Bacon Crest are all pretty well served by Vexus, as are the neighborhoods along the Levelland Highway, like West Carlisle.

AT&T Fiber covers many of the very same areas, and it has a bit more availability within the loop, particularly in areas near Texas Tech and around the Maedgen Area, where Vexus’ coverage isn’t quite as good. If you don’t have access to Vexus, be sure to check to see if AT&T Fiber is available.

There are some far-flung areas of Lubbock without many decent options for internet. In those areas, you may want to consider wireless options like satellite or 5G home internet. First, though, check for AT&T Internet (AT&T’s DSL network). It’s available pretty far out and is still a better option than most wireless internet providers.