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 internet download speed in Van Alstyne is 40.42 Mbps based upon 17424 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 93.4% of the Van Alstyne population
Fiber optic internet is available to 4.7% of Van Alstyne residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Van Alstyne, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
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
Cable internet is available to 94.7% of Collin 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 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.

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 75409 and 75495

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.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

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

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 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Van Alstyne, TX residents.

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.