Best Troy Internet Service Providers
Troy, 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 Troy. 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 Troy 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 | 96.9% |
2 | Nextlink | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 15.8% |
Troy TX Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Troy have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Troy are compared to Bell County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Troy of 9.32 Mbps are slower than the Bell County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.
Troy Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Bell County is 18.03 Mbps based upon 731608 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Troy is 1.19 Mbps. This is 85.3% slower than the average in Texas and 89.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Troy is 48.3% slower than the Bell County average and 71.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Troy is 1.19 Mbps. This is 73.2% slower than the Bell County average and 89.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 91.9% of Bell County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.1% of Bell 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 Troy 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 Troy, Texas.
How do the internet speeds in Troy compare to other cities in Texas?
Click through to see how the Troy broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Castle Hills, Fairfield, Fredericksburg, Lowry Crossing, Naples, North Richland Hills, Port Aransas
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Troy, Texas?
The following zip codes were used: 76501 and 76579
Who has the fastest internet service in Troy?
RCN with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Troy.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Troy, Texas.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
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.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Troy, TX residents.
Troy 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.

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages

Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices