15 Best Internet Providers in Bastrop County, TX
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| Bastrop County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,904 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 | |
| Real Bastrop County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Bastrop County has 15 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 Bastrop County.
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Bastrop County has 15 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 Bastrop County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bastrop County, TX?
Zochnet is the best internet provider in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Zochnet is an option for 3.58% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bastrop County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bastrop County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bastrop County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bastrop County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Rural Telecommunications of America | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (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 | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Colorado Valley Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 456 reviews from Texas internet customers, Zochnet is the best internet service provider for Bastrop County residents. Zochnet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SOS Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 27.2% coverage in Bastrop County.
At a national level, based on 4003 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GVTC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.63 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Bastrop County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| GVTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zochnet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | 100 Mbps | ||
| SOS Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Colorado Valley Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bastrop County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bastrop County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Rural Telecommunications of America | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | 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 | ||
| Colorado Valley Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bastrop County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bastrop County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,789 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 Bastrop County?
Texas customers rate Zochnet 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.
Zochnet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SOS Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bastrop County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Bastrop County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bastrop County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bastrop County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Rural Telecommunications of America | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Colorado Valley Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bastrop 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 Bastrop County below, including the metrics used and how Bastrop County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bastrop County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 43.16% | 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. | 1,904 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 Bastrop County. | 7.7 | 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 15% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 54% | 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. | 55% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bastrop County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bastrop County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bastrop County is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bastrop County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bastrop 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.
86% of Bastrop County households have an internet connection despite having 98.29% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Bastrop 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 Bastrop County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bastrop County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bastrop County is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bastrop County's average household income is $90,189 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Bastrop County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Bastrop County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bastrop County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bastrop County?
EarthLink Fiber in Bastrop County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,494 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 Bastrop County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Bastrop County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,494 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 Bastrop County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Bastrop County, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber in Bastrop County, TX
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bastrop County?
Spectrum Cable in Bastrop County, TX
Spectrum offers Cable service to 63.8% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Bastrop County, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 15.0% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bastrop County?
EarthLink DSL in Bastrop County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 46.0% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bastrop County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Bastrop County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 46.0% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bastrop County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
GVTC DSL in Bastrop County, TX
GVTC offers DSL service to 1.7% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, GVTC DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bastrop County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Bastrop 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.6% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 183 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.1% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 110 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.1% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.7% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Colorado Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Colorado Valley Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Colorado Valley Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Bastrop County, TX
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Bastrop County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County is Zochnet.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 Bastrop County is Zochnet.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bastrop 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 Bastrop County's B ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
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