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

Northlake, TX High Speed Internet Service

Northlake, TX has a total of 9 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 9 internet service options in Northlake. 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 Northlake is RCN. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	RCN	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	51.0%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	35.4%
3	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	40.7%
4	Nextlink	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
5	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	71.4%
6	Speed of Light Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	56.2%
7	Frontier	Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	41.8%
8	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
9	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Northlake 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Northlake compare to Denton County? The average speed in Northlake is 32.3 Mbps which is slower than Denton County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.

Northlake Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Northlake is 7.19 Mbps. This is 35.5% slower than the Denton County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 88.4% of Denton County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 67.7% of Denton County residents
The average internet download speed in Denton County is 34.7 Mbps based upon 2564144 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Northlake is 20.5% faster than the average in Texas and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Northlake is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Northlake 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 RCN as the top provider for Northlake, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Northlake?

RCN and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Northlake.

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

The following zip codes were used: 76226, 76247 and 76262

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Northlake 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 Northlake compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Northlake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bunker Hill Village, Cedar Park, Chandler, Cross Roads, Friona, Levelland, Tiki Island

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Northlake - RCN, AT&T and Frontier.

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 Northlake, Texas?

Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Northlake.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Northlake 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.