Best Internet Providers in Plano, TX

The leading internet providers in Plano are Spectrum and Frontier. Spectrum is a great choice for cable internet, because the provider consistently ranks as one of the best in customer satisfaction from J.D. Power in the South. With download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) and a coverage area that includes 95.9% of Plano, Spectrum provides an enticing internet option. Spectrum’s internet-only plans start at just $30 per month for one year, but you can get the best deal by combining your internet plan with Spectrum TV, Spectrum Mobile, or Spectrum Voice. Spectrum’s bundle packages start at just $30 per month for one year.

Frontier is the leading fiber choice for Plano residents. Frontier covers 75.3% of residents and boasts symmetrical speeds up to 7 Gbps. Customers like that Frontier offers multiple fiber internet plans, several monthly internet promotions, and prices that start at $29.99 per month. Every Frontier Fiber internet plan comes with an Eero Wi-Fi router, which means you can get an optimized and expansive network in your home for no extra cost.

Frontier - Fastest Provider
Frontier - Cheapest Provider
Hughesnet - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Frontier - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum AT&T Frontier	95.94%

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Internet Availability in Plano, TX

If you live in Plano, you have several wired internet providers to choose from. Not every provider will be available in your neighborhood, though, since coverage varies. Below is a look at which providers are available in select areas of the city.

If you’re interested in cable internet, Spectrum is available in 95.9% of Plano. It has extensive coverage across the city, with the exception of public areas such as parks and schools. No matter where you live — whether it’s at Parker Road Estates or by Bob Woodruff Park — you’ll be covered by Spectrum.

For faster internet such as fiber, there are a few providers. AT&T Fiber has availability in 13.7% of the city. Its coverage is sparse, but the area around the North Texas Masonic Historical Museum and Library near the city center and the neighborhoods by Archgate Park have coverage. It’s not ideal, but you have alternative options for fiber internet as well.

EarthLink covers of the city, while Frontier covers 75.3%. The latter has a stronger fiber footprint in Plano, covering areas such as Williams Field and the downtown area. Frontier has some patches of unavailability, though, especially southeast of the city center.

Provider Connection Types in Plano, TX

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Plano, TX
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	2.48%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	96.31%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	89.35%