Who is our top ranked provider in Pine Island TX? [Updated]

Pine Island, Texas Broadband Internet Service

Pine Island, TX has a total of 6 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 6 internet service options in Pine Island. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Pine Island is Rise Broadband. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
2	Sparklight	Cable	300 Mbps	10 Mbps	43.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Jet Jet Internet	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	26.6%
6	AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	15.3%

Pine Island TX Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Pine Island are compared to Waller County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Pine Island of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Waller County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Texas.

Pine Island Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Pine Island is 7.19 Mbps. This is 11.3% slower than the average in Texas and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Pine Island is 17.1% faster than the Waller County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Pine Island is 7.19 Mbps. This is 9.1% slower than the Waller County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 27.5% of Waller County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 21.5% of Waller County residents
The average internet download speed in Waller County is 27.59 Mbps based upon 34136 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Pine Island residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Rise Broadband as the top provider for Pine Island, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Pine Island?

Sparklight with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pine Island.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pine Island, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 77445 and 77484

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Pine Island internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Pine Island compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Pine Island broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alvord, Hudson Oaks, La Marque, Marshall, Mesquite, Overton, Seymour

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Pine Island, Texas population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Pine Island, Texas?

Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Pine Island.

Pine Island Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.