Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Heath, TX — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

5.0 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Hotwire Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Peoples Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps
Optimum	Fiber (FTTP)	940 Mbps	940 Mbps
Element8	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	100 Mbps
Nextlink	Licensed Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	100 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	300 Mbps	50 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
Wi-Five Broadband	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
Peoples Communications	DSL	80 Mbps	8 Mbps
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC	Fixed Wireless	40 Mbps	40 Mbps
Peoples Communications	Licensed Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
Peoples Communications	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps
Rise Broadband	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps
Nextlink	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	1 Mbps

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fixed Wireless: 8Fiber (FTTP): 6Licensed Fixed Wireless: 5DSL: 3Cable: 2Satellite: 2Code 61: 1Unlicensed Fixed Wireless: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)