12 Best Internet Providers in Callahan County, TX
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| Callahan County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,012 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real Callahan County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Callahan County has 12 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 Callahan County.
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Callahan County has 12 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 Callahan County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Callahan 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 Callahan County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Callahan County, TX?
Taylor Telecom is the highest-rated internet provider in Callahan County based on 272 Texas customer reviews, and Taylor Telecom 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Callahan County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Callahan County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Callahan County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Callahan County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Taylor Telecom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 272 reviews from Texas internet customers, Taylor Telecom is the best internet service provider for Callahan County residents. Taylor Telecom was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 54.5% coverage in Callahan County.
At a national level, based on 2339 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Taylor Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Callahan 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 Callahan County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Taylor Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet 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 Callahan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AMA Techtel | 75 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Callahan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Callahan County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Telecom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Callahan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Callahan 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Taylor Telecom. This indicates Taylor Telecom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Callahan County?
Texas customers rate Taylor Telecom 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.
Taylor Telecom received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Callahan County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Callahan County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Callahan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Callahan County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Taylor Telecom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Callahan 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 Callahan County below, including the metrics used and how Callahan County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Callahan County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.64% | 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. | 1,012 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 Callahan County. | 5.4 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 54% | 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. | 54% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Callahan County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Callahan County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Callahan County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Callahan County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Callahan 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.
89% of Callahan County households have an internet connection despite having 99.71% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Callahan 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 Callahan County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Callahan County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Callahan County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Callahan County's average household income is $73,527 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.
Callahan County also has 15% 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 Callahan County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Callahan County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Callahan County?
Windstream Fiber in Callahan County, TX
Windstream offers Fiber service to 45.0% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,236 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Callahan County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Callahan County, TX
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber in Callahan County, TX
Taylor Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 18.5% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Callahan County?
Optimum Cable in Callahan County, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 54.5% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Callahan County?
Windstream DSL in Callahan County, TX
Windstream offers DSL service to 76.4% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 67 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 83, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Callahan County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Taylor Telecom DSL in Callahan County, TX
Taylor Telecom offers DSL service to 3.0% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom DSL has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Callahan County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Callahan 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 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 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 500, with an average of 107 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 75 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Coleman County Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.4% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Callahan County, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Callahan County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Callahan 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 Callahan County is Taylor Telecom.
- The fastest internet provider should be Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Taylor Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Callahan County is Taylor Telecom.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Callahan 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 Callahan County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Callahan 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 Callahan County's B- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
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