Best Internet Providers in Killeen, Texas

What is the best internet provider in Killeen?

CNET recommends Spectrum as the best internet provider for most households in Killeen, Texas. For starters, Spectrum has one of the cheapest plans at around $30 per month. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you also get unlimited data without having to sign a contract.

If you prefer a different ISP, Brightspeed and T-Mobile Home Internet are of course also excellent options for broadband in the city. Both T-Mobile and Verizon offer an additional discount for qualifying mobile customers, which can reduce your monthly bill to less than $40. If you’re looking for the fastest plan in Killeen, you won’t see speeds that are faster than a gigabit (1,000 megabits per second), which Spectrum, Brightspeed, Verizon and BEC Communications offer.

Best internet in Killeen

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other available internet providers in Killeen

• BEC communications: Bartlett Electric Cooperative is the only fiber provider besides Brightspeed, but fiber coverage is even scarcer in Killeen. There are four plans available from this provider, starting at $60 and going up to $200.
• Falcon Internet: This local provider offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, but at a high cost. The most you’ll pay with Falcon Internet is $170, which is a lot of money for little speed.
• Nextlink: More than 93% of Killeen addresses have access to Nextlink’s service. So why isn’t it a top choice? Compared to T-Mobile Home Internet, another fixed wireless ISP, Nextlink’s prices are higher and its speeds are slower. But if T-Mobile isn’t available in your location, Nextlink is worth a look.
• Satellite internet: Satellite internet from HughesNet, Viasat or Starlink is an option no matter where you live. But it shouldn’t be your first choice: with high prices and slow speeds, there are cheaper and faster options available.
• Verizon 5G home internet: Like T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon now offers a fixed wireless connection on its 5G network. For $70 per month, customers can reach speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps. That’s one of the fastest plans in the area. However, less than 1% of Killeen residents have access to Verizon serviceso this is probably not an option for your household.

Cheap Internet Options in Killeen

For those looking to pay the lowest monthly cost for home broadband, Spectrum costs just $30 per month. You may also consider T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet. While both carriers offer a $50 per month plan, eligible T-Mobile or Verizon wireless customers can receive $15 to $25 off their bill.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to Find Internet Deals and Promotions in Killeen

The best internet deals and top promotions in Killeen depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most offers are short-lived, but we regularly review the latest offers.

Killeen internet providers like Spectrum may offer lower introductory prices or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including Brightspeed, T-Mobile and Verizon, have the same standard prices year-round.

For a more comprehensive list of promotions, check out our guide to the best internet deals.

How fast is Killeen broadband?

Of the 50 states, Texas has the ninth fastest average broadband download speed of 219Mbps. How does Killeen compare to the rest of the state? According to recent Okta data Killeen’s average download speed is 266 Mbps, handily beating the Texas numbers out of the water.

If you’re looking for service that’s faster than the city’s average speed, there are plenty of options. The fastest speed you can find in Killeen is a gigabit, which Spectrum, Brightspeed, Verizon and BEC Communications offer. Killeen is still expanding its broadband capabilities, so you may have to wait a few years before you see speeds in the multi-gigabit range.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What is a good internet speed?

Most internet plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that’s suitable for video conferencing, video streaming, or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here you will find an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for different applications, according to the FCC. Please note that these are guidelines only and internet speed, service and performance will vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, see our guide to how much internet speed you really need.

• With 0 to 5 Mbps you can handle the basics: surfing the web, sending and receiving email, and streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40 Mbps gives you higher quality video streaming and video conferencing.
• 40 to 100 Mbps should give a single user enough bandwidth to meet the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
• With 100 to 500 Mbps, one to two users can simultaneously participate in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming and online gaming.
• With 500 to 1,000 Mbps, three or more users can perform high-bandwidth activities simultaneously.

How CNET Chose the Best Internet Providers in Killeen

Internet providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router, or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every Internet provider in a given city. What is our approach? For starters, we use a proprietary pricing, availability, and speed database that’s based on our own historical ISP data, partner data, and Federal Communications Commission card information at FCC.gov.

It doesn’t stop there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our records and make sure we’re considering every ISP that provides service in a particular area. We also enter local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look to sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power, to evaluate how satisfied customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate at the time of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

• Does the provider offer access to reasonably high internet speeds?
• Do customers get a good price for what they pay?
• Are customers satisfied with their service?

Although the answers to these questions are often layered and complex, we recommend the providers who come closest to ‘yes’ to all three questions. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the subscriptions with the lowest monthly amount, but we also take into account things such as price increases, equipment costs and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively easy. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and take into account real-world speed data from sources such as Ookla And FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

Visit our page on how we test ISPs to explore our process in more depth.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Killeen?

While fiber is the connection type we most recommend for home internet, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to use a fiber network in Killeen. The best ISP for you depends on what is available at your address, which will likely be Spectrum or Nextlink. If you’re unsure between the two, choose Spectrum for its lower prices and faster speeds.

Frequently asked questions about internet providers in Killeen