12 Best Internet Providers in Caldwell County, TX
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Caldwell County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 855 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Caldwell County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Caldwell County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Caldwell County.
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Caldwell County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Caldwell County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Fiber
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Rise Broadband
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Above are the top 4 providers in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Caldwell County, TX?
Centric Fiber is the best internet provider in Caldwell County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Centric Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Caldwell County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Centric Fiber is an option for 2.20% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Caldwell County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Caldwell County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Caldwell County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Caldwell County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (4) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 414 reviews from Texas internet customers, Centric Fiber is the best internet service provider for Caldwell County residents. Centric Fiber 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 62.7% coverage in Caldwell County.
At a national level, based on 3820 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centric Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications 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 Caldwell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Centric Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GVTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Caldwell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Caldwell County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum |  (4) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Caldwell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Caldwell County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 Centric Fiber. This indicates Centric Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Caldwell County?
Texas customers rate Centric Fiber 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.
Centric Fiber 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 Caldwell County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Caldwell County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Caldwell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Caldwell County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (4) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (1) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Caldwell 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 Caldwell County below, including the metrics used and how Caldwell County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Caldwell County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Caldwell County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 58.78% | 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. | 855 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 Caldwell County. | 6.0 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 94% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 44% | 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. | 44% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Caldwell County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Caldwell County is C+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Caldwell County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Caldwell County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Caldwell 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.
88% of Caldwell County households have an internet connection despite having 99.65% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
How Much Speed does a Caldwell County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Caldwell County is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Caldwell County's average household income is $72,153 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.
Caldwell County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 9% 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 Caldwell County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Caldwell County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
Rise Broadband Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
44.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 44.9% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.4% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Centric Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Centric Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Centric Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
Spectrum Cable in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 63.4% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
EarthLink DSL in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 37.4% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 37.4% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
GVTC DSL in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
GVTC offers DSL service to 1.6% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, GVTC DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.0% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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 37 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of Caldwell 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% of Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Caldwell 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
GVTC Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
113 Mbps
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, GVTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 113 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 100, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County is Centric Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centric Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Caldwell County is Centric Fiber.
- Viasat, VTX1 Companies, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Caldwell 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 Caldwell County's C+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100