In Pierce there are 7 residential internet providers covering 92.70% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 753 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Pierce
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Pierce are not shown.
Pierce Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 92.70% of Pierce. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Pierce with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pierce?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pierce.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pierce home can get up to 753 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 55.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pierce.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Pierce, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Pierce?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pierce you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Pierce homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 92.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.30% of Pierce homes.
Internet Market Health in Pierce
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pierce internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Pierce based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Pierce internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Pierce homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Pierce internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Pierce needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pierce, along with details on where in Pierce and at what speeds.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pierce, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 89.89%, or 160 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pierce area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pierce.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pierce. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pierce. The fastest plan anyone in Pierce can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Pierce customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pierce download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pierce fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pierce is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pierce, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.40%, or 136 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, east, central, south, southwest, and southeast Pierce area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pierce.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pierce. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Pierce. The fastest plan anyone in Pierce can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pierce customers is up to 850 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pierce download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pierce fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pierce is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 755 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Pierce, TX
Skynet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.79%, or 126 people, have Skynet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, south, southwest, southeast, and north Pierce area. Skynet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pierce.
Skynet fixed wireless download speeds
Skynet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pierce. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skynet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pierce. The fastest plan anyone in Pierce can order from Skynet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Pierce customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Skynet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pierce download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skynet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skynet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pierce fixed wireless providers. Skynet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pierce is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pierce, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 69.66%, or 124 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, south, southwest, central, southeast, and north Pierce area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pierce.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pierce. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pierce. The fastest plan anyone in Pierce can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pierce customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pierce download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pierce fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pierce is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Pierce, TX
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 51.12%, or 91 people, have Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, south, southwest, and central Pierce area. Wharton County Electric Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Pierce.
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Wharton County Electric Cooperative is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pierce. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pierce. The fastest plan anyone in Pierce can order from Wharton County Electric Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Pierce customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pierce download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wharton County Electric Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pierce fixed wireless providers. Wharton County Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pierce is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Pierce Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pierce or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pierce compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Pierce are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 753 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 92.70% in Pierce.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pierce are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- El Campo, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newgulf, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillje, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mackay, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sorrelle, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Flora, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wharton, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lane City, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Taiton, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dinsmore, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Swanington, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stroud, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sudith, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sugar Creek, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sulphur, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summitville, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunny Corner, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunny Hill, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suttons Corner, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds