Who is our top ranked provider in Van Alstyne TX? [Updated]

Van Alstyne, Texas Broadband Internet Service

Van Alstyne, TX has a total of 7 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 7 internet service options in Van Alstyne. 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 Van Alstyne is Sparklight. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.2%
2	Grayson Collin Electric	DSL, Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	17.5%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Nextlink	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
5	Texoma Communications	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	92.8%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne are compared to Collin County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Van Alstyne of 40.42 Mbps are faster than the Collin County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Texas.

Van Alstyne Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Van Alstyne is 9.3 Mbps. This is 14.7% faster than the average in Texas and 19.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Van Alstyne is 44.8% faster than the Collin County average and 24.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Van Alstyne is 9.3 Mbps. This is 3.4% faster than the Collin County average and 19.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 94.7% of Collin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 60.3% of Collin County residents
The average internet download speed in Collin County is 27.92 Mbps based upon 4830304 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 Van Alstyne 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 Sparklight as the top provider for Van Alstyne, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Van Alstyne?

Sparklight and Grayson Collin Electric with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Van Alstyne.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Van Alstyne, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 75409 and 75495

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 Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Van Alstyne broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Doffing, Heath, Lakeway, Oak Leaf, Palm Valley, Pottsboro, Sherwood Shores

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Van Alstyne - Grayson Collin Electric.

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 Van Alstyne, Texas?

Rise Broadband and Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Van Alstyne.

Van Alstyne 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.