Best Internet Providers in Beaumont, Texas
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What is the best internet provider in Beaumont?
For most Beaumont households, CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet service provider. Despite its limited coverage in the area (less than half of the population is serviceable), AT&T Fiber is still worth considering thanks to its symmetrical speeds, fast connectivity and simple service details. If AT&T Fiber isn't available at your address -- or if you're only covered by the provider's DSL network -- check out Spectrum or T-Mobile Home Internet for residential broadband instead.
AT&T Fiber also offers some of the speediest plans in Beaumont, as it's the only provider to offer multi-gigabit service in the area. Customers can choose between 2 gigabits for $125 or 5 gigabits for $225 per month. If you're looking for the cheapest plan, Spectrum Internet 100 only costs $30 monthly for download speeds up to 100 megabits per second.
Our methodology
CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Beaumont across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs. At the same time, the text is specific to what's available in Beaumont. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month -- a standard industry offering. Discounts and promotions might also be available for signing a term contract or bundling multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Beaumont, Texas, in 2024
AT&T Fiber
Best internet provider in Beaumont, TX
Our take - AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Beaumont, offering five plans ranging in symmetrical speed from 300Mbps up to 5,000Mbps. While there are no data caps, contracts or monthly equipment fees under AT&T, less than 47% of addresses can get this provider's fiber network -- the rest will be stuck with its much slower DSL one.
Spectrum
Broadest coverage in Beaumont, TX
Our take - Spectrum is one of the largest ISPs in Beaumont, offering speeds up to 1 gigabit to all customers. This cable giant also comes with some of the lowest rates in the area, with prices starting at $30 per month. Unlimited data and a free modem are included on all plans, but you'll have to pay $7 monthly if you rent a router from Spectrum.
T-Mobile Home Internet
Best fixed wireless internet in Beaumont, TX
Our take - For $60 monthly -- or $40 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers -- T-Mobile Home Internet comes with download speeds up to 245Mbps. Plus, equipment and unlimited data are included in the base cost, and you won't have to worry about signing any pesky contracts to pay the lowest rate possible each month.
Beaumont internet providers compared
| Provider | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Data cap | Contract | CNET review score |
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AT&T Home Internet Read full review | DSL hybrid | $55 | 10-100Mbps | None | 1.5TB | None | 7.4 |
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AT&T Fiber Read full review | Fiber | $55-$225 | 300-5,000Mbps | None | None | None | 7.4 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America | Fixed wireless/Fiber | $68-$129 | 50-1,000Mbps | $100 one-time fee (optional) | None | None | N/A |
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Spectrum Read full review | Cable | $30-$70 | 100-1,000Mbps | Free modem; $7 router (optional) | None | None | 7.2 |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $60 ($40 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers) | 72-245Mbps | None | None | None | 7.4 |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) | 50-1,000Mbps | None | None | None | 7.2 |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Beaumont?
| Provider | Starting monthly price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Spectrum Internet 100 Read full review | $30 | 100Mbps | $7 (optional) |
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Spectrum Internet Read full review | $50 | 300Mbps | $7 (optional) |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 300Mbps | None |
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AT&T Home Internet Read full review | $55 | 100Mbps | None |
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AT&T Fiber 300 Read full review | $55 | 300Mbps | None |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($40 with eligible mobile plan) | 245Mbps | None |
| RTA MiniGig | $68 | 100Mbps | None |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
How to find internet deals and promotions in Beaumont
The best internet deals and top promotions in Beaumont depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Beaumont internet providers, such as Spectrum, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as AT&T 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 Beaumont
| Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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AT&T Fiber 5000 Read full review | $225 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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AT&T Fiber 2000 Read full review | $125 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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AT&T Fiber 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
| RTA GalaticGig | $108 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
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Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
- 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 Beaumont
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike 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 the Federal Communications Commission at 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?
While 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 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 Beaumont FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Beaumont?
Although it doesn't offer the widest coverage in Beaumont -- that would be Spectrum -- AT&T Fiber is our top pick for service thanks to its speedy bandwidth and flat-rate pricing. AT&T Fiber also comes with no data caps, equipment fees or contracts.
Is fiber internet available in Beaumont?
According to the FCC, fiber internet is available to 47% of Beaumont households, with AT&T Fiber and Rural Telecommunications of America (RTA) offering the largest fiber networks.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Beaumont?
Spectrum is Beaumont's cheapest internet provider, offering 100Mbps for only $30 monthly.
Which internet provider in Beaumont offers the fastest plan?
The fastest speed available in Beaumont is 5 gigabits -- or 5,000Mbps -- which is offered by AT&T Fiber for $225 monthly.
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