Best Internet Providers in Dawson County, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dawson County, TX
Dawson County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Dawson County.
Ranks compare Dawson County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Dawson County, TX at a Glance
Dawson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Dawson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dawson County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dawson 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 Dawson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 35.72% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dawson 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 Dawson County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dawson County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Dawson County's report card score is tied 77th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 131st of 254.
| Measure | Dawson County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.2% | 9th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,642 Mbps | 129th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 150th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 76th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 222nd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 117th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 112th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | Tied 102nd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | Tied 230th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $66,950 | 143rd of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 151st of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 98.2% of homes in Dawson County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Dawson County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,950 (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 Dawson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Dawson County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Martin County has the most homes with fiber (98.4%) and Borden County the fewest (65.6%); Dawson County has 98.2%.
Map of Dawson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Dawson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County (this page) | 12,456 | 98.2% | 1,642 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 43/100 |
| Howard County | 34,860 | 79.2% | 1,649 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 41/100 |
| Gaines County | 21,598 | 73.2% | 963 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Terry County | 11,831 | 98.1% | 1,765 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 42/100 |
| Lynn County | 5,596 | 97.0% | 1,496 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Martin County | 5,237 | 98.4% | 1,029 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 51/100 |
| Borden County | 631 | 65.6% | 740 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 48/100 |
Internet in Dawson County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Dawson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamesa | 9,542 | 99.0% | 1,811 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Los Ybanez | 1,696 | 97.4% | 1,009 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Ackerly | 443 | 94.1% | 1,130 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| Welch | 340 | 95.0% | 1,440 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Patricia | 133 | 86.5% | 975 Mbps | 4 | C | 51/100 |
| Sparenberg | 110 | 91.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 34/100 |
| Key | 86 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Punkin Center | 76 | 73.7% | 816 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 66/100 |
| Hancock | 68 | 88.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 35/100 |
| Mungerville | 54 | 90.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in Dawson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79331 (Lamesa) | 11,841 | 98.2% | 1,656 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 44/100 |
| 79351 (O'Donnell) | 1,073 | 97.0% | 1,045 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 79377 (Welch) | 286 | 94.1% | 1,465 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dawson 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, Windstream 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 Dawson County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Metronet | 1,000 |
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Dawson County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Dawson County Internet Providers
Based on 260 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dawson 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 77.8% coverage in Dawson County.
At a national level, based on 2410 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 Dawson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dawson County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dawson County
Based on data reported by Dawson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dawson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,788 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 | Dawson County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dawson County?
Of the providers in Dawson County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dawson 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 Dawson County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dawson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dawson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 96.2% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,938 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 68.2% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,938 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Dawson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Metronet Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 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 Dawson County, TX
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.7% of Dawson 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 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dawson County, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Windstream DSL in Dawson County, TX
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
115 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 37.2% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 115 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dawson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
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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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dawson 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 Dawson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Dawson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dawson County, available to 97.1% 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.