Gainesville and Cooke County
Internet
Compare coverage, plans and the connection that fits your address.
Chapter 1 of 5
Coverage
StarlinkLowest listed price$25 a month
Rise BroadbandCoverage estimates describe an area, not your address. Confirm availability, prices and speeds with the provider.
Chapter 2 of 5
Providers
- SatelliteStarlinkFrom $120 a monthUp to 200 Mbps100% of the area1 plan4.0 from 185 reviews
SatelliteViasatFrom $70 a monthUp to 150 Mbps100% of the area1 plan2.5 from 3297 reviews
Fixed wirelessFiberNextlink InternetFrom $50 a monthUp to 2,000 Mbps94% of the area7 plans3.9 from 52 reviews
5G homeT-Mobile Home InternetFrom $50 a monthUp to 245 Mbps66% of the area1 plan3.6 from 978 reviews- Fixed wirelessRise BroadbandFrom $25 a monthUp to 250 Mbps65% of the area1 plan2.7 from 982 reviews
5G homeMint MobileFrom $30 a monthUp to 275 Mbps57% of the area1 plan
FiberDSLEarthLinkFrom $50 a monthUp to 1,000 Mbps57% of the area2 plans3.6 from 175 reviewsFixed wirelessXNET WiFiFrom $65 a monthUp to 2,000 Mbps51% of the area1 plan
5G homeVerizon Home InternetFrom $35 a monthUp to 300 Mbps50% of the area1 plan3.0 from 19 reviews
CableOptimum (Suddenlink)From $40 a monthUp to 1,000 Mbps47% of the area3 plans3.1 from 1344 reviews
Local providerFiberDSLNortex CommunicationsFrom $55 a monthUp to 8,000 Mbps42% of the area5 plans4.0 from 3 reviews
Fixed wirelessSpeed of Light BroadbandFrom $60 a monthUp to 100 Mbps31% of the area1 plan3.0 from 4 reviews
DSL5G homeAT&TFrom $60 a monthUp to 300 Mbps26% of the area1 plan3.4 from 3237 reviews
5G homeOomaFrom $60 a monthUp to 100 Mbps1 plan
Fixed wirelessPlains InternetFrom $50 a monthUp to 25 Mbps1 plan5.0 from 2 reviews
Fixed wirelessResound NetworksFrom $70 a monthUp to 100 Mbps1 plan3.5 from 7 reviews
Chapter 3 of 5
Speeds
1 Gbps is 1,000 Mbps. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds at your home.
Speed comparison table
| Provider | Advertised download |
|---|---|
| Nortex Communications | 8,000 Mbps |
| Nextlink Internet | 2,000 Mbps |
| XNET WiFi | 2,000 Mbps |
| EarthLink | 1,000 Mbps |
| Optimum (Suddenlink) | 1,000 Mbps |
| Verizon Home Internet | 300 Mbps |
| AT&T | 300 Mbps |
| Mint Mobile | 275 Mbps |
| Rise Broadband | 250 Mbps |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 245 Mbps |
| Starlink | 200 Mbps |
| Viasat | 150 Mbps |
| Speed of Light Broadband | 100 Mbps |
| Ooma | 100 Mbps |
| Resound Networks | 100 Mbps |
| Plains Internet | 25 Mbps |
Latest recorded third-party report for each provider. These are not a local household speed test or a guarantee.
Reported speed sources and table
| Provider | Reported download | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Nortex Communications | 2,000 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| XNET WiFi | 2,000 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Nextlink Internet | 1,000 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Optimum (Suddenlink) | 940 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 415 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Mint Mobile | 415 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Starlink | 350 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Verizon Home Internet | 300 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| AT&T | 300 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Rise Broadband | 250 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Viasat | 150 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Speed of Light Broadband | 100 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| Ooma | 100 Mbps | highspeedinternet · 2026-04-15 |
| Resound Networks | 100 Mbps | highspeedinternet · 2026-04-15 |
| Plains Internet | 25 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
| EarthLink | 18 Mbps | broadbandnow · 2026-04-15 |
Planning examples, not guarantees. Allow for simultaneous users. Video calls need upload bandwidth; gaming also depends on latency.
Chapter 4 of 5
Pick a type
- FiberUses light through glass cables. Fastest and most reliable.SpeedReliabilityValue
- CableUses TV cable lines. Fast and widely available.SpeedReliabilityValue
- Fixed wirelessBeamed from a nearby tower to your roof antenna.SpeedReliabilityValue
- DSLUses phone lines. Slower but available in many areas.SpeedReliabilityValue
- 5g homeUses cell towers. No installation needed.SpeedReliabilityValue
- SatelliteFrom space. Works everywhere, even the most rural areas.SpeedReliabilityValue
For video calls and work, compare upload speed, latency and reliability. For a budget plan, compare the price after any introductory offer. Confirm availability with the provider.
Chapter 5 of 5
Inspections
A public record, not a restaurant rating
These are the latest recorded retail food establishment inspection results. Read the findings and inspection history on the business page.
Priority and other findings are separate counts. A minor finding is not an official failure.
Texas DSHS source| Restaurant | Result | Inspection | Findings | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Travel Center | Needs attention | Dec 1, 2021 | 4 priority, 4 other | 1 inspection |
| Catfish Louie's at Neu Ranch House | Needs attention | Nov 30, 2021 | 3 priority, 5 other | 2 inspections |
| Goodies On Commerce | Needs attention | Sep 10, 2025 | 4 priority, 1 other | 2 inspections |
| Trails Inn Restaurant | Minor issues | Apr 4, 2018 | 0 priority, 1 other | 1 inspection |
| Wolf Den Family Restaurant | Needs attention | Feb 20, 2018 | 1 priority, 0 other | 1 inspection |