Best Internet Providers in Corsicana, Texas

Corsicana, a small town south of Dallas, offers a haven away from the big city. It’s got a lot to be proud of. The town is tied into the history of country music as the birthplace of Lefty Frizzell and Billy Joe Shaver. And if you’re new to Corsicana, you might not know that Wolf Brand Chili got its start there, too. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just moving to town, you’ll want fast, reliable internet to keep you connected to your community, entertainment and work.

Unfortunately, Corsicana has limited internet options. Vyve cable internet is your best bet for fast speeds, but national and regional fixed wireless providers are also available to help rural and underserved residents get connected. Grab yourself a slice of Collin Street Bakery fruitcake and check out Corsicana’s best internet providers.

Best internet options in Corsicana

Corsicana has the charms and perks of a smaller town, but that also means it doesn’t have much competition regarding ISPs. The main provider is Vyve Broadband, and the fastest available speeds just about kiss the 1-gigabit mark. Plans start at just $25 a month and go up to $80 for the gig plan. The other main ISPs around Corsicana focus on fixed wireless as a way to serve rural areas. You can choose between T-Mobile, AT&T, Rise Broadband and more.

Note: The prices, speeds and features detailed in the article text may differ from those listed in the product detail cards, which represent providers’ national offerings. Your particular internet service options — including prices and speeds — depend on your address and may differ from those detailed here.

All available Corsicana residential internet providers

Besides our choices for best ISPs in Corsicana, a few other options are vying for your attention, including some smaller providers that play in the fixed wireless space. Nextlink, in particular, is worth a look.

• AT&T Internet: AT&T’s old-school DSL network reaches some parts of Corsicana, but slow speeds are a turn-off, and availability is spotty. While AT&T Internet offers DSL speeds up to 100Mbps in some areas of the country, the max speed I found for Corsicana was 10Mbps for $55 per month. You will probably want to look elsewhere for your internet service.
• Backroads Broadband: Backroads competes with Nextlink and Rise to provide fixed wireless internet with a focus on rural areas. Backroads’ plans run from around $90 (15Mbps) to $112 (25Mbps) per month. A one-time contract/installation fee ranges from $275 (with no contract) to $100 (with a two-year contract). There’s also a one-time router fee of either $97 or $161, depending on the router you choose. Yes, it’s pricey to get started, and speeds are slow, but that’s not unusual for fixed wireless providers that work with underserved areas.
• Nextlink: Fixed wireless provider Nextlink is another specialist in internet for rural homes. Plans start at $50 per month for 25Mbps with a two-year contract. The top-tier plan is $90 monthly for 100Mbps with a two-year contract. Rent a router for $9 per month or provide your own. A one-time $250 installation charge may make you think twice about signing up, but Nextlink is one of your best bets for relatively fast fixed wireless in Corsicana. Nextlink sometimes offers discounts on installation.
• Satellite internet: Satellite internet from Starlink, Viasat or HughesNet is an option for homes with little choice in ISP. If you’re outside of town and Vyve’s service area, satellite could be worth looking into, especially if your home isn’t well-situated for Rise, Backroads or Nextlink service. RVers needing to be online while on the road can check into Starlink’s on-the-go plan.

Corsicana broadband at a glance

There are really only two main ways to go for internet in Corsicana. You can get a cable connection through Vyve or explore fixed wireless providers, including Rise, Backroads, Nextlink and T-Mobile. Fixed wireless can be a good solution for rural locations outside of Vyve’s coverage zone, but availability is very address-dependent, so you may need to check with multiple ISPs to find the best service for your home.

Pricing details on Corsicana home internet service

The average starting price for home internet in Corsicana is around $53, but that number doesn’t tell the whole story. There are ways to knock down your bill, at least for a while. Vyve often runs specials. On the T-Mobile side, bundling with a phone plan decreases the monthly price to $35. It’s all about being a savvy shopper.

Cheap internet options in the Corsicana area

When looking for internet bargains, be sure to check out the current offers from Vyve. While Vyve’s standard $25-per-month price for the 200Mbps plan is a decent option. Another low-cost option is to bundle T-Mobile Home Internet with an eligible phone plan to bring your monthly internet cost down to $35. Beyond that, you’ll look at fixed wireless providers at around $50 monthly. 

Fastest internet providers in Corsicana

Ookla’s Speedtest.net data for Corsicana shows a median internet download speed of just under 93Mbps. That’s due to Vyve’s suite of plans reaching nearly a gig. It’s not the most impressive showing on the speed charts. For example, San Antonio — the fastest Texas city in Ookla’s list of the 100 most populated cities in the US — comes in fifth in the rankings with a median download speed of 245Mbps. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

While Corsicana hasn’t yet received an invitation to the fiber internet party, that’s not surprising for a smaller town away from major cities. There’s no competition for the fastest internet plan in Corsicana: Vyve takes the crown with its 960Mbps option. No residential multi-gigabit plans are available, so you’ll have to be content with near-gig speeds. If you have your eye on moving to Dallas or Fort Worth for faster internet, here’s what you need to know about multi-gigabit plans.    

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

Your internet options for Corsicana are pretty straightforward. Vyve is the leading contender thanks to availability and speeds that eclipse those of fixed wireless providers. If you do explore the fixed wireless route as an alternative, or if you’re in a spot not serviced by Vyve, then it gets a little more complicated. Give T-Mobile Home Internet a look, especially if you’re an existing phone customer. Otherwise, compare Rise, Nextlink and Backroads to find the best combination of price and speeds for your address. While AT&T Internet may be an option, you likely won’t be happy with the speed.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Corsicana

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. 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.

It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we’re considering every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. To evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service, we look at sources including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time 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. 

To explore our process in more depth, visit our How We Test ISPs page.

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