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

Best Rusk Internet Service Providers

Rusk, TX has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Rusk. 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 Rusk is Frontier. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	93.9%
2	Optimum	Cable	50 Mbps	8 Mbps	85.1%
3	Eastex	Fiber	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	42.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Rusk TX Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Rusk which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Rusk compare to Cherokee County? The average speed in Rusk is 15.77 Mbps which is faster than Cherokee County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.

Rusk Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 41.4% of the Cherokee County population
The average upload speed in Rusk is 2.8 Mbps. This is 30.2% faster than the Cherokee County average and 75.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Rusk is 15.77 Mbps based upon 5664 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 56.0% of Cherokee County residents
Cable internet is available to 88.7% of the Rusk population
Fiber optic internet is available to 10.6% of Cherokee County residents

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 Rusk 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 Frontier as the top provider for Rusk, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Rusk?

Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Rusk.

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

The following zip codes were used: 75785

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

Click through to see how the Rusk broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Farmersville, Fort Stockton, Linden, Red Oak, Shoreacres, Tulia, Wolfforth

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

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

Frontier provides broadband internet service to 93.9% of Rusk.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Rusk, TX residents.

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.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Rusk 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.