17 Best Internet Providers in Bell County, TX
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| Bell County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,152 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Bell County Customer Ratings | 13 |
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.
Bell County has 17 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 Bell County.
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Bell County has 17 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 Bell County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bell 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 Bell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bell County, TX?
Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Bell County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bell County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Astound Broadband is an option for 35.79% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bell County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bell County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bell County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bell County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (1) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 432 reviews from Texas internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Bell County residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 91.0% coverage in Bell County.
At a national level, based on 3959 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bandera Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.66 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bell 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 Bell County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, MetroNet 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 Bell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| FiberFirst | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Heritage Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Altitude ISP | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Western Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| SOS Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| Falcon Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bell County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | 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 | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Bell County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bell County?
Texas customers rate Astound Broadband 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.
Astound Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bell County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Bell County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bell County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (1) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bell 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 Bell County below, including the metrics used and how Bell County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bell County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.58% | 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. | 3,152 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 Bell County. | 7.9 | 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. | 2.8 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 75% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bell County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bell County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bell County is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bell County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bell 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.
91% of Bell County households have an internet connection despite having 98.51% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Bell 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 Bell County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bell County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bell County is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bell County's average household income is $75,014 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.
Bell County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Bell County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bell County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bell County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Bell County, TX
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 47.8% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,823 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bell County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
FiberFirst Fiber in Bell County, TX
FiberFirst offers Fiber service to 28.6% of Bell County homes. Across the county, FiberFirst Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bell County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Bell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,933 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 Bell County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Bell County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Bell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,933 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 Bell County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Bell County, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Bell County, TX
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Bell County, TX
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Bell County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
BEC Fiber in Bell County, TX
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Bell County homes. Across the county, BEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bell County?
Spectrum Cable in Bell County, TX
Spectrum offers Cable service to 85.2% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Bell County, TX
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 32.6% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bell County?
Brightspeed DSL in Bell County, TX
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 38.6% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bell County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Bell County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 18.5% of Bell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bell County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 18.5% of Bell County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bell County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Bell 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 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.2% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 487 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 113 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.5% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Bell 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 Bell County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Bell 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.
Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Falcon Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Altitude ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.5% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 468 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 220 Mbps throughout the county.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Bell County homes. Across the county, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bell County, TX
Heritage Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Bell County homes. Across the county, Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 50, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Bell 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 Bell County is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. 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 Bell County is Astound Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bell 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 Bell County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bell 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 Bell County's B+ ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
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