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Internet Providers in El Paso, TX

Over 10,088 people in El Paso found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

70.42% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

76.41% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

0.01% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

AT&T

70.42% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#6

Viasat

6.77% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

CenturyLink

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#8

HughesNet

2.81% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in El Paso, TX

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in El Paso

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in El Paso, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in El Paso for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in El Paso. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 2 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in El Paso?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in El Paso, TX, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 70.42% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps70.42%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps76.41%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.01%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps70.42%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.00%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps6.77%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps2.81%

What is the cheapest internet provider in El Paso?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in El Paso starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in El Paso?

El Paso has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.29%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

76.41%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 76.41%, Windstream covers 0.01%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

100.00%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

30.53%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most El Paso residents.

El Paso, TX - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

El Paso, TX has a total of 19 internet providers including  11 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 9 DSL providers, 9 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in El Paso, TX by Coverage Area

All 19 internet providers serving El Paso by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 10 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Huntleigh Technology Group6 Mbps~DSL100.00%
2.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
3.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone76.41%
4.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber70.42%
5.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television70.42%
6.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless70.42%
7.Vivint Wireless100 Mbps100 MbpsFixed Wireless24.50%
8.Southwestern Wireless5 Mbps2 MbpsFixed Wireless8.93%
9.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone6.77%
10.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone2.81%
11.En-Touch Systems1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable0.03%
12.AMA TechTel2 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.02%
13.Birch Communications6 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.02%
14.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.01%
15.Plateau Wireless3 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.01%
16.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone~
17.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
18.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
19.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in El Paso?

Yes. El Paso residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about El Paso

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in El Paso, TX, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 19 internet providers in El Paso, TX. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in El Paso, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in El Paso. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. El Paso residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in El Paso, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in El Paso. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in El Paso is 111 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in El Paso, TX.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet, Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, and Viasat offer internet in El Paso, TX.

  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in El Paso

El Paso Public Library
501 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 543-5401
Robert J. Galvan Law Library
500 E. San Antonio Suite 1202
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 546-2245
Texas Trans-Pecos Library System
501 North Oregon
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 543-5413

How We Research Internet Providers

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Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

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Updates

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