Best Internet Providers in Cost, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cost, TX
Cost has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Cost.
Ranks compare Cost with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cost, TX at a Glance
Cost Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GVTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
VTX1 Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Cost ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cost, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cost 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 Cost, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 61.70% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cost?
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 Cost
How Cost Compares to Places Its Size
Cost's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Cost | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Gonzales County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.2% | top 45% | 83.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 902 Mbps | bottom 34% | 4,507 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 13% | 6.1 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 5% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 32% | bottom 11% | 46% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 58% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,629 | top 26% | $61,479 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 84.2% of homes in Cost, against 83.5% across Gonzales County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Cost are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,629 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cost
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cost?
GVTC Fiber in Cost, TX
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GVTC offers Fiber service to 84.2% of Cost homes. Across the city, GVTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cost?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
393 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cost homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 393 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
GVTC Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cost homes. Across the city, GVTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Cost homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Cost homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.7% of Cost homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cost, TX
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
280 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Cost homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 280 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cost?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Cost, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cost?
GVTC DSL in Cost, TX
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
GVTC offers DSL service to 96.2% of Cost homes. Across the city, GVTC DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cost by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cost
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cost
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Cost Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cost that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Gonzales has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Leesville the fewest (87.5%); Cost has 84.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (this page) | 423 | 84.2% | 902 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Gonzales | 9,209 | 97.6% | 5,977 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| Leesville | 1,528 | 87.5% | 1,698 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Nickel | 805 | 99.1% | 3,321 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 46/100 |
| Smiley | 794 | 1.0% | 449 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 25/100 |
| Oak Forest | 704 | 88.3% | 1,091 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 34/100 |
| Hamon | 477 | 75.5% | 3,082 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 36/100 |
| Monthalia | 247 | 49.4% | 702 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Wrightsboro | 208 | 45.7% | 664 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Bebe | 177 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Cheapside | 164 | 0.0% | 227 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cost?
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, GVTC 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 Cost
| GVTC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cost Internet Providers
Based on 241 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cost 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 57.9% coverage in Cost.
At a national level, based on 2235 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 Cost Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cost, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cost 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cost
Based on data reported by Cost ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GVTC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cost. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 857 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 | Cost Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cost?
Of the providers in Cost, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cost 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 Cost, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cost
| ISP / Tech Type | Cost 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
ISPReports User
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 Cost?
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 Cost is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be GVTC. 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 Cost is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, HughesNet, and GVTC has the broadest coverage in Cost, available to 100.0% 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.