Forney is known as the “Antique Capital of Texas,” but its broadband scene is nowhere near ancient. Here are CNET’s picks for Forney internet providers.
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What is the best internet provider in Forney?
CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet service provider for most Forney households. Although AT&T Fiber doesn’t offer the widest availability in Forney — that would be Nextlink — it does come with fast and symmetrical speeds and simple service details. However, if you can only pick up AT&T’s DSL network rather than AT&T Fiber at your address, we recommend checking out Nextlink or Optimum for residential broadband instead.
AT&T Fiber is Forney’s speediest internet provider, offering up to 5 gigabits for $225 per month. If 5,000 megabits per second is too pricey for your home, this fiber ISP offers a 2-gigabit plan for $125. Optimum offers the cheapest service for those searching for the most affordable plan, costing only $40 for download speeds up to 300Mbps.
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Best internet in Forney, Texas, in 2024
Speed range
300 – 5,000Mbps
Price range
$55 – $250 per month
Our take – FCC data shows that over 80% of Forney addresses can access AT&T’s network, but make sure you’re not getting stuck with this provider’s DSL service rather than its fiber one. AT&T Fiber offers five plans, ranging in speed from 300Mbps to 5,000Mbps, all of which include unlimited data and equipment for no extra charge.
Our take – Nextlink offers the widest coverage in Forney, but its prices and speeds can’t compare to those of AT&T Fiber. However, Nextlink is a great alternative for home broadband if AT&T Fiber doesn’t serve your home. Customers can choose between 50Mbps and 500Mbps of speed, and prices start at $60 per month.
Speed range
50 – 500Mbps
Speed range
300 – 940Mbps
Price range
$40 – $80 per month
Our take – If you’re looking to bundle your internet with cable service, Optimum might be the perfect fit for you. This cable provider offers the cheapest plan in Forney, costing only $40 per month for speeds up to 300Mbps. Plus, there are no data caps, equipment fees or contracts on any of Optimum’s plans.
How to find internet deals and promotions in Forney
The best internet deals and top promotions in Forney depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Forney internet providers, such as Nextlink, Optimum and Rise Broadband, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as AT&T, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
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 Forney
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 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.
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