12 Best Internet Providers in Cooke County, TX
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Cooke County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,752 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Cooke County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Cooke 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 Cooke County.
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Cooke 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 Cooke County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Nortex Communications
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Optimum
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Above are the top 4 providers in Cooke 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 Cooke County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cooke County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cooke 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 Cooke County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.34% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cooke County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Cooke County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cooke County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Cooke County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 243 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cooke County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.66 out of 5 stars and 60.7% coverage in Cooke County.
At a national level, based on 2261 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cooke 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 Cooke County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nortex 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 Cooke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nortex Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| ElektraFi | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| SmartBurst | 25 Mbps | ||
| Plains Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cooke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cooke County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Cooke County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Nortex Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cooke County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,975 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cooke County?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cooke County customers with an average price rating of 4.10 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Cooke County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cooke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cooke County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Cooke 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 Cooke County below, including the metrics used and how Cooke County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Cooke County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cooke County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.20% | 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. | 1,752 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 Cooke County. | 7.1 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 92% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 57% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Cooke County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Cooke County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cooke County is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cooke County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Cooke 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.
81% of Cooke County households have an internet connection despite having 99.03% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Cooke 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 Cooke County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
How Much Speed does a Cooke County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cooke County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cooke County's average household income is $73,998 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.
Cooke County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Cooke County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cooke County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cooke County?
Nortex Communications Fiber in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nortex Communications offers Fiber service to 82.1% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Nortex Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cooke County?
Optimum Cable in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 48.0% of Cooke 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 Cooke County?
EarthLink DSL in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 34.5% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 34.5% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Nortex Communications DSL in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Nortex Communications offers DSL service to 2.6% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Nortex Communications DSL has speeds up to 35 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cooke County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
444 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 444 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 500, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county.
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
111 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 111 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 60, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Cooke 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.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Cooke 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 Cooke County, TX
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Plains Internet Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Plains Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.6% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, Plains Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
SmartBurst Fixed Wireless in Cooke County, TX
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SmartBurst offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Cooke County homes. Across the county, SmartBurst Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Cooke 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 Cooke County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nortex Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cooke County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Nextlink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Cooke 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 Cooke County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Cooke 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 Cooke County's B ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
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XFINITY Fiber
January 22, 2026 Xfinity internet service at my home has been consistently fast and reliable, easily handling streaming, gaming, and multiple devices without lag. Installation was quick, and the technician was professional and helpful. I appreciate the user-friendly app that allows me to monitor usage and reset the modem remotely when needed. While the pricing could be more competitive, the overall performance and stability make it a worthwhile investment.
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Spectrum Fiber
January 22, 2026 I have had my internet for the past 6 years. The price will sneak up over time so for the most part that is what I do not like. They are good about adding a discount to your account if you call at the right time to get your bill down. I was able to get my bill from 150 to 80 with the most recent discount. I currently have 12 devices connected to it, all in 4 different rooms in the house. I would think this is pretty good internet.
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Travis M.
Spectrum Cable
January 22, 2026 it is good. there is not much lag. the connection stays strong. spectrum's quality is good. i am impressed.
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Jacob H
VEXUS Fiber
January 21, 2026 The strengths of my internet provider lie largely in their promised vs. actual speeds, which are better than most I've tried. Most ISPs advertise the maximum theoretical speed of their connection - which I'd characterize as deceptive, given that essentially no connection ever reaches that speed. With Vexus, however, I'm closer than I have ever been. Despite being in a part of the country where connectivity is a bit of a desert, Vexus has managed to lay fiber and provide roughly 800-850 Mbps down for me on a 1 Gb connection. While that's still certainly not really "gigabit" internet, it brushes against that maximum speed much more regularly than any other ISP I've used.
For $65 a month, that feels like a steal. Vexus does use some of the same tricks (introductory pricing, etc.) as some other ISPs, but my price increases have been minimal over the past few years - and I'm getting a good enough deal that it feels like hardly an increase at all.
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