Best Internet Providers in Caldwell County, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Caldwell County, TX
Caldwell County has 13 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 Caldwell County.
Ranks compare Caldwell County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Caldwell County, TX at a Glance
Caldwell County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Caldwell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Caldwell County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.62% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spry Air Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Centric Fiber - fiber coverage map
- GVTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- GVTC - dsl coverage map
How Caldwell County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Caldwell County's report card score is tied 118th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 87th of 254.
| Measure | Caldwell County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 65.7% | Tied 169th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,519 Mbps | 145th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 73rd 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 | 11% | Tied 68th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 80th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 61st of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | Tied 204th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 64th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $74,813 | 84th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 39th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 65.7% of homes in Caldwell County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Caldwell County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,813 (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 Caldwell County Compares to Its Neighbors
Caldwell County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Travis County has the most homes with fiber (84.4%) and Bastrop County the fewest (55.0%); Caldwell County has 65.7%.
Map of Caldwell County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Caldwell County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County (this page) | 45,883 | 65.7% | 1,519 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 48/100 |
| Travis County | 1,290,188 | 84.4% | 5,605 Mbps | 9 | A- | 78/100 |
| Hays County | 241,067 | 64.5% | 2,800 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 78/100 |
| Guadalupe County | 172,706 | 77.6% | 3,102 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Bastrop County | 97,216 | 55.0% | 2,127 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 58/100 |
| Fayette County | 24,435 | 82.7% | 2,365 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 33/100 |
| Gonzales County | 19,653 | 83.5% | 4,507 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 29/100 |
Internet in Caldwell County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 31.0% of homes in Dale to 95.1% in Martindale; by ZIP code, from 25.6% in 78632 (Harwood) to 74.1% in 78644 (Lockhart). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Caldwell County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart | 17,652 | 81.7% | 1,586 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 65/100 |
| Luling | 7,161 | 80.0% | 891 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Dale | 7,156 | 31.0% | 827 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 45/100 |
| Lytton Springs | 4,111 | 54.0% | 874 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 49/100 |
| Martindale | 2,766 | 95.1% | 5,584 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Maxwell | 2,228 | 34.7% | 2,785 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Mendoza | 1,166 | 85.0% | 895 Mbps | 7 | B- | 39/100 |
| Taylorsville | 885 | 2.3% | 457 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Fentress | 638 | 64.4% | 803 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| McMahan | 595 | 0.0% | 380 Mbps | 5 | D | 38/100 |
| Prairie Lea | 531 | 71.0% | 844 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 41/100 |
| Reedville | 528 | 94.9% | 3,260 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 52/100 |
| Tilmon | 483 | 0.0% | 370 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 50/100 |
| McNeil | 438 | 6.8% | 425 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Seawillow | 357 | 0.0% | 362 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 37/100 |
| Saturn | 214 | 19.2% | 1,242 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 52/100 |
| Stairtown | 164 | 0.6% | 404 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Caldwell County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78644 (Lockhart) | 20,900 | 74.1% | 1,433 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 60/100 |
| 78616 (Dale) | 12,220 | 39.6% | 813 Mbps | 6 | C- | 45/100 |
| 78648 (Luling) | 8,213 | 74.1% | 885 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| 78656 (Maxwell) | 2,420 | 50.7% | 2,851 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 53/100 |
| 78632 (Harwood) | 1,007 | 25.6% | 1,442 Mbps | 5 | C | 36/100 |
| 78622 (Fentress) | 301 | 100.0% | 1,034 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
| 78661 (Prairie Lea) | 249 | 96.4% | 1,017 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Caldwell 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, Spectrum 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
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| GVTC | 5,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 1,200 |
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 |
| Centric Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Spry Air Fiber | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Caldwell County Internet Providers
Based on 492 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Caldwell County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 90.8% coverage in Caldwell County.
At a national level, based on 4474 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 Caldwell County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Caldwell County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Caldwell County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Caldwell County
Based on data reported by Caldwell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Caldwell 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 | Caldwell County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Caldwell County?
Of the providers in Caldwell County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Caldwell 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Caldwell County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
Rise Broadband Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
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
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Centric Fiber in Caldwell County, TX
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
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% 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 248 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% 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 58 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.
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.1% 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 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
GVTC Fixed Wireless in Caldwell County, TX
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.1% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, GVTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 106 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Caldwell County?
EarthLink DSL in Caldwell County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.6% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Caldwell County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.6% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
GVTC DSL in Caldwell County, TX
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
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Caldwell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
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.
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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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Caldwell County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Caldwell County, available to 98.1% 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.
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