Best Internet Providers in Borden County, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Borden County, TX
Borden County has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Borden County.
Ranks compare Borden County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Borden County, TX at a Glance
Borden County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Borden County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Borden County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Borden County 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 Borden County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 38.19% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Borden County?
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 Borden County
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Borden County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Borden County's report card score is tied 246th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 87th of 254.
| Measure | Borden County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 65.6% | 171st of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 740 Mbps | 237th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.2 | 250th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 39th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 77th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 42nd of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 136th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 183rd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 156th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $65,625 | 152nd of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 174th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 65.6% of homes in Borden County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Borden County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,625 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Borden County Compares to Its Neighbors
Borden County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Martin County has the most homes with fiber (98.4%) and Mitchell County the fewest (55.5%); Borden County has 65.6%.
Map of Borden County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Borden County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borden County (this page) | 631 | 65.6% | 740 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Howard County | 34,860 | 79.2% | 1,649 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 41/100 |
| Scurry County | 16,932 | 64.3% | 992 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Dawson County | 12,456 | 98.2% | 1,642 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 43/100 |
| Mitchell County | 8,990 | 55.5% | 1,096 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 29/100 |
| Garza County | 5,816 | 96.6% | 1,521 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 41/100 |
| Lynn County | 5,596 | 97.0% | 1,496 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Martin County | 5,237 | 98.4% | 1,029 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 51/100 |
Internet in Borden County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Borden County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail | 335 | 83.6% | 875 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Borden County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79738 (Gail) | 303 | 88.1% | 948 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 47/100 |
| 79517 (Fluvanna) | 212 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Borden County?
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, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative 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 Borden County
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Borden County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Borden County Internet Providers
Based on 216 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Borden County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 55.5% coverage in Borden County.
At a national level, based on 1419 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 Borden County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Borden County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Borden County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
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 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 | Borden County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Borden County?
Of the providers in Borden County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Borden County 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. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Borden County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Borden County
| ISP / Tech Type | Borden County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Borden County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Borden County, TX
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 55.5% of Borden County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Borden County, TX
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Borden County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Borden County?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Borden County, TX
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Borden County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications 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 Borden County, TX
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Borden 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 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Borden County, TX
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.9% of Borden County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Borden County, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Borden County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Borden County, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Borden County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
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.
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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. 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 Borden County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Borden County, available to 72.1% 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.