6 Best Internet Providers in Borden County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Borden County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Borden County, TX?

Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is the best internet provider in Borden County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Borden County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is an option for 55.47% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Borden County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Borden County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Borden County Internet Providers

Based on 199 reviews from Texas internet customers, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Borden County residents. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 2.7% coverage in Borden County.

At a national level, based on 1256 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Borden County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Borden County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Borden County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	TWN Communications	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Borden County

Based on data reported by Borden County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Borden County. 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. This indicates Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Borden County?

Texas customers rate Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative 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.

Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative 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 Borden County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Borden County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Borden County

Borden 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 Borden County below, including the metrics used and how Borden County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Borden County ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Borden County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Borden County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	65.61%	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.	727 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 Borden County.	2.2	7.8	6.8

 

Borden County Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Borden County	Texas	USA
	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.	3.0	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.	5%	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.	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.	56%	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.	61%	74%	76%

Borden County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Borden County is D+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Borden County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Borden County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Borden 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 Borden County households have an internet connection despite having 92.08% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 9% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Borden 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 Borden County?

How Much Speed does a Borden County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Borden County is 3.0, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Borden County's average household income is $64,250 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Borden County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Borden County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Borden County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Borden County, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Borden County, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Borden 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 Borden County is Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Borden County is Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative.
• Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Borden 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 Borden County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Borden 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 Borden County's D+ ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.