Best Internet Providers in Bowie County, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bowie County, TX
Bowie County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Bowie County.
Ranks compare Bowie County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Bowie County, TX at a Glance
Bowie County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Bowie County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bowie County, TX?
Sparklight is the highest-rated internet provider in Bowie County based on 443 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bowie 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 Bowie County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Ritter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
How Bowie County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Bowie County's report card score is tied 142nd of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 171st of 254.
| Measure | Bowie County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 78.1% | 125th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,797 Mbps | 112th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 150th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 162nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 123rd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 213th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | Tied 188th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 110th 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 | $65,627 | 151st of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 117th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 78.1% of homes in Bowie County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Bowie County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,627 (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 Bowie County Compares to Its Neighbors
Bowie County has 6 neighbors, 3 of them in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Among them, Miller County, AR has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Little River County, AR the fewest (53.6%); Bowie County has 78.1%.
Map of Bowie County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Bowie County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie County (this page) | 92,893 | 78.1% | 1,797 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Miller County, AR | 42,600 | 97.1% | 1,889 Mbps | 6 | B | 41/100 |
| McCurtain County, OK | 30,814 | 92.5% | 828 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 31/100 |
| Cass County | 28,454 | 78.4% | 1,045 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 22/100 |
| Little River County, AR | 12,026 | 53.6% | 895 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Morris County | 11,973 | 90.5% | 1,563 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 31/100 |
| Red River County | 11,587 | 84.4% | 1,298 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 24/100 |
Internet in Bowie County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 37.1% of homes in Redwater to 100.0% in Simms; by ZIP code, from 41.9% in 75567 (Maud) to 96.8% in 75574 (Simms). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Bowie County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | 54,306 | 84.2% | 2,095 Mbps | 6 | B- | 38/100 |
| New Boston | 7,731 | 56.9% | 1,229 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 57/100 |
| Wake Village | 5,235 | 69.7% | 1,694 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Nash | 4,281 | 90.8% | 1,871 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Hooks | 4,214 | 45.4% | 1,202 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 43/100 |
| DeKalb | 4,196 | 92.8% | 1,418 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Malta | 2,135 | 71.6% | 1,497 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Maud | 1,938 | 48.1% | 1,128 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 31/100 |
| Simms | 1,369 | 100.0% | 1,088 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Redwater | 1,352 | 37.1% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 20/100 |
| Red Lick | 946 | 68.1% | 1,012 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| College Hill | 858 | 100.0% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Leary | 775 | 53.2% | 1,282 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Old Boston | 572 | 46.7% | 1,794 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 45/100 |
| Dalby Springs | 412 | 93.9% | 977 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Hodgson | 374 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 13/100 |
| Old Union | 353 | 83.8% | 1,199 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 27/100 |
| Victory City | 339 | 72.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Corley | 302 | 85.4% | 1,420 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 42/100 |
| Burns | 243 | 93.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 51/100 |
| Whaley | 158 | 9.5% | 506 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Redbank | 89 | 89.9% | 919 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Smith Hill | 71 | 57.8% | 620 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 57/100 |
ZIP codes in Bowie County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75501 (Texarkana) | 36,287 | 84.3% | 1,800 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 30/100 |
| 75503 (Texarkana) | 25,403 | 81.4% | 2,380 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 54/100 |
| 75570 (New Boston) | 11,337 | 59.6% | 1,305 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 57/100 |
| 75559 (DeKalb) | 5,296 | 95.9% | 1,333 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 21/100 |
| 75561 (Hooks) | 4,885 | 46.6% | 1,170 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 43/100 |
| 75567 (Maud) | 3,853 | 41.9% | 1,068 Mbps | 4 | C- | 28/100 |
| 75569 (Nash) | 3,583 | 96.0% | 1,960 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 47/100 |
| 75574 (Simms) | 1,786 | 96.8% | 1,009 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 28/100 |
| 75573 (Redwater) | 180 | 62.8% | 1,548 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 17/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bowie County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Bowie County
| Ritter Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Bowie County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Bowie County Internet Providers
Based on 443 reviews from Texas internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Bowie County residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 2.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 70.9% coverage in Bowie County.
At a national level, based on 4380 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 Bowie County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bowie County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight |  (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (1) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bowie County
Based on data reported by Bowie County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bowie County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,300 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 Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (1) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bowie County?
Of the providers in Bowie County, customers rate Sparklight the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bowie 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.
Sparklight is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bowie County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bowie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (1) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (1) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Ritter Communications | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bowie County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bowie County?
Windstream Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
66.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,857 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 66.6% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,857 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bowie County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Ritter Communications offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Ritter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bowie County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Bowie 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bowie County?
Sparklight Cable in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 70.3% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,436 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 14.4% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,436 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bowie County?
Windstream DSL in Bowie County, TX
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 77.7% of Bowie County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bowie County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Texarkana, TX Customer
GFiber
August 24, 2025 Montrissa M.
Windstream DSL
October 19, 2023 Living in a rural area means options are limited, and for internet, we've been with Kinetic. It's been a bit of a wait, but I've heard we're getting fiber soon, which is hopeful. The speed? It's not the best. Sometimes the internet drops, which can be frustrating. But one thing I've consistently noticed is how nice the staff are whenever I've had to reach out. Overall, Kinetic's service is a mix. It's not perfect, but there are some bright spots. Here's hoping the upcoming fiber makes a big difference.
A Maud, TX Customer
Vyve Broadband Fiber
May 10, 2023 A Texarkana, TX Customer
Sparklight Fiber
February 13, 2023 I have been really impressed with my internet provider. I feel like the pricing is extremely fair. The most impressive thing however is the customer service I have received when calling in.
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bowie 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 Bowie County is Sparklight.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bowie County is Sparklight.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bowie County, available to 97.0% 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.