Best Internet Providers in 78636, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 78636, TX
78636 has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 78636.
The Best Internet in 78636, TX at a Glance
78636 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Zochnet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 78636 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 78636, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 78636 based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 78636, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.47% of the zip.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 78636?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 78636
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zochnet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zochnet - fiber coverage map
- Bee Creek Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spry Air Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hillcountry Network Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
How 78636 Compares to the Rest of Blanco County
Fiber reaches 57.2% of homes in 78636, against 65.7% across Johnson City and 60.8% across Blanco County. Households in 78636 are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,004 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 78636
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 78636?
Spectrum Fiber in 78636, TX
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 56.4% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zochnet Fiber in 78636, TX
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fiber service to 30.8% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Zochnet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 78636?
Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Hillcountry Network Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
515 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 515 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 151 Mbps throughout the zip.
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
447 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Zochnet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 447 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 499 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 285, with an average of 253 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.2% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.2% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 158 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.8% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Bee Creek Communications Fixed Wireless in 78636, TX
Availability:
19.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
932 Mbps
Bee Creek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.0% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Bee Creek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 932 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 940, with an average of 928 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 78636?
Spectrum Cable in 78636, TX
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 8.3% of 78636 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 78636?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 78636, TX.
How 78636 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 78636 that have their own pages are all within 22 miles. Among them, 78606 (Blanco) has the most homes with fiber (64.3%) and 78657 (Horseshoe Bay) the fewest (8.9%); 78636 has 57.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78636 (this page) | 4,025 | 57.2% | 851 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 36/100 |
| 78620 (Dripping Springs) | 21,748 | 46.3% | 1,229 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 76/100 |
| 78654 (Marble Falls) | 19,540 | 18.3% | 1,203 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 64/100 |
| 78669 (Spicewood) | 13,166 | 51.2% | 1,294 Mbps | 8.7 | B- | 76/100 |
| 78657 (Horseshoe Bay) | 6,584 | 8.9% | 938 Mbps | 7.8 | C | 52/100 |
| 78606 (Blanco) | 5,774 | 64.3% | 2,991 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 37/100 |
| 78663 (Round Mountain) | 828 | 22.7% | 510 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 41/100 |
| 78671 (Stonewall) | 704 | 51.3% | 962 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 35/100 |
| 78027 (Kendalia) | 509 | 50.1% | 2,861 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 80/100 |
| 78675 (Willow City) | 218 | 0.0% | 894 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 18/100 |
| 78635 (Hye) | 129 | 45.7% | 930 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 78636?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 78636
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Zochnet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Bee Creek Communications | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Spry Air Fiber | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Hillcountry Network Systems | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 78636 Internet Providers
Based on 460 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 78636 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 70.7% coverage in 78636.
At a national level, based on 4214 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 78636 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 78636, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 78636 Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 78636
Based on data reported by 78636 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 78636. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 78636 Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 78636?
Of the providers in 78636, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 78636 where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 78636, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 78636
| ISP / Tech Type | 78636 Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 78636?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 78636 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 78636 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Hillcountry Network Systems has the broadest coverage in 78636, available to 97.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.