Best Internet Providers in Deaf Smith County, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Deaf Smith County, TX
Deaf Smith County has 9 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 Deaf Smith County.
Ranks compare Deaf Smith County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Deaf Smith County, TX at a Glance
Deaf Smith County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
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Fiber
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Deaf Smith County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Deaf Smith County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.98% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County
- West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AW Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Plains Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AMA Techtel - fixed wireless coverage map
How Deaf Smith County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Deaf Smith County's report card score is tied 32nd of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 98th of 254.
| Measure | Deaf Smith County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 97.8% | Tied 11th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,456 Mbps | 91st of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 104th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.1 | Tied 18th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 200th 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 | 80% | Tied 218th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | Tied 83rd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | Tied 213th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $67,548 | 137th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 56th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 97.8% of homes in Deaf Smith County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Deaf Smith County are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,548 (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 Deaf Smith County Compares to Its Neighbors
Deaf Smith County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in New Mexico. Among them, Parmer County has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Oldham County the fewest (63.5%); Deaf Smith County has 97.8%.
Map of Deaf Smith County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Deaf Smith County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Smith County (this page) | 18,583 | 97.8% | 2,456 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Randall County | 140,753 | 96.9% | 4,197 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 69/100 |
| Potter County | 118,525 | 89.6% | 4,297 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 54/100 |
| Curry County, NM | 48,430 | 94.8% | 994 Mbps | 6 | B- | 53/100 |
| Parmer County | 9,869 | 99.0% | 2,167 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 54/100 |
| Quay County, NM | 8,746 | 89.9% | 926 Mbps | 4 | C | 25/100 |
| Castro County | 7,371 | 83.9% | 1,569 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Oldham County | 1,758 | 63.5% | 755 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 66/100 |
Internet in Deaf Smith County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Deaf Smith County
ZIP codes in Deaf Smith County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79045 (Hereford) | 18,635 | 98.7% | 2,476 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| 79098 (Wildorado) | 530 | 13.8% | 621 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 47/100 |
| 79025 (Dawn) | 61 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Deaf Smith 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, West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative 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 Deaf Smith County
| West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AW Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Plains Internet | 100 |
| AMA Techtel | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Deaf Smith County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Deaf Smith County Internet Providers
Based on 272 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Deaf Smith 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 93.4% coverage in Deaf Smith County.
At a national level, based on 2505 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 Deaf Smith County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Deaf Smith County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Deaf Smith County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Deaf Smith County
Based on data reported by Deaf Smith County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Deaf Smith County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 | Deaf Smith County 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Deaf Smith County?
Of the providers in Deaf Smith County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Deaf Smith County
| ISP / Tech Type | Deaf Smith County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Deaf Smith County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Deaf Smith County?
West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 97.5% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 83.5% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Deaf Smith County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Deaf Smith 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 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AW Broadband Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
AW Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, AW Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.4% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.4% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Plains Internet Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Plains Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, Plains Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Deaf Smith County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Deaf Smith County, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Deaf Smith County?
EarthLink DSL in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
57.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 57.0% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Deaf Smith County, TX
Availability:
57.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 57.0% of Deaf Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
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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
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Nortex Communications Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Deaf Smith 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 Deaf Smith County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative. 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 Deaf Smith County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Deaf Smith County, available to 97.5% 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.