12 Best Internet Providers in Austin County, TX
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Austin County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,554 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Austin County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Austin County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Austin County.
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Austin County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Austin County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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AT&T
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Sparklight
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Rise Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Austin County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Austin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Austin County, TX?
Zochnet is the best internet provider in Austin County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Zochnet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Austin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Zochnet is an option for 76.01% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Austin County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Austin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Austin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Zochnet |  (1) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Industry I-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 269 reviews from Texas internet customers, Zochnet is the best internet service provider for Austin County residents. Zochnet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 71.1% coverage in Austin County.
At a national level, based on 2224 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rural Telecommunications of America is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Austin County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Austin County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Zochnet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Austin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zochnet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Industry I-Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skynet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Austin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Zochnet | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Industry I-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Austin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Austin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zochnet. This indicates Zochnet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Austin County?
Texas customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Zochnet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Austin County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Austin County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Austin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Industry I-Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Austin County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Austin County below, including the metrics used and how Austin County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Austin County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Austin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 41.40% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,554 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Austin County. | 7.3 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 49% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 49% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Austin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Austin County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Austin County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Austin County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Austin County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
81% of Austin County households have an internet connection despite having 99.12% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Austin County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Austin County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
How Much Speed does a Austin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Austin County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Austin County's average household income is $84,742 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Austin County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Austin County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Austin County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Austin County?
EarthLink Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,503 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Austin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,503 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Austin County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,503 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Austin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,503 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Austin County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Rise Broadband Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zochnet Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Industry I-Net Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Industry I-Net offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Industry I-Net Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Austin County, TX
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Austin County?
Sparklight Cable in Austin County, TX
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 40.7% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Austin County?
EarthLink DSL in Austin County, TX
Availability:
59.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.1% of Austin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Austin County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Austin County, TX
Availability:
59.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.1% of Austin County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Austin County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Industry I-Net DSL in Austin County, TX
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Industry I-Net offers DSL service to 5.9% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Industry I-Net DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Austin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Austin County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
281 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 281 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 114 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.9% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.0% of Austin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.0% of Austin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Austin County, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Austin County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Austin County?
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 Austin County is Zochnet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zochnet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Austin County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Austin County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Austin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Austin County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Austin County's B- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100