Spectrum is the best internet service provider for most households in Round Rock. This cable ISP serves most of the city, offering fast speeds and reasonable prices. That said, Spectrum might not be available at every address in Round Rock, so AT&T Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet are also solid picks for home broadband.
Are you looking for the cheapest plans or the fastest speeds? We’ve also found the top options in those categories. Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet all tie for the lowest monthly cost of $50. However, eligible T-Mobile and Verizon mobile customers can receive a $15-$20 discount on their monthly bill. For the speediest service, check out AT&T Fiber, which offers plans as fast as 5 gigabits per second for $225 monthly.
Our methodology
Speed range
100 – 1,000Mbps
Price range
$30- $90 per month
Our take – More than 91% of Round Rock residents have access to Spectrum’s network, according to the Federal Communications Commission, making it a top option for home internet in the area. Speeds range from 300Mbps for $50 up to 1 gigabit for $90, and all plans include unlimited data and equipment.
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Speed range
100 – 1,000Mbps
Price range
$30- $90 per month
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Fiber
Connection
Fiber
Speed range
72 – 245Mbps
Price range
$50 per month
Our take – This fixed wireless ISP makes home internet as simple as possible. For $50 per month, customers can reach speeds of up to 245Mbps, with no data caps, equipment costs or contracts.
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Check with T-Mobile
Speed range
72 – 245Mbps
Price range
$50 per month
Round Rock internet providers compared
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Round Rock?
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How to find internet deals and promotions in Round Rock
The best internet deals and top promotions in Round Rock depend on the discounts available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Round Rock internet providers, such as Spectrum and Rise Broadband, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
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Fastest internet plans in Round Rock
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics: browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Round Rock
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike with the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites, and mapping information from FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
Are customers happy with their service?
Though the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Round Rock FAQ
What is the best internet service provider in Round Rock?
Yes. AT&T Fiber is the largest fiber provider in Round Rock, but select households may be serviceable for fiber connectivity under SOS Communications.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Round Rock?
AT&T Fiber can’t be beat when it comes to speed. For $225 per month, customers can reach speeds up to 5 gigabits (which is 5,000Mbps).
