Best Internet Providers in El Oso, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in El Oso, TX
El Oso has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in El Oso.
Ranks compare El Oso with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in El Oso, TX at a Glance
El Oso Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
VTX1 Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GVTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Gtek Communications
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 El Oso ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Oso, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in El Oso 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 El Oso, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 35.82% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in El Oso?
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.
How El Oso Compares to Places Its Size
El Oso's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | El Oso | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Karnes County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 59.2% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 86 Mbps | bottom 5% | 699 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 28% | 6.3 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 7% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 78% | bottom 5% | 89% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 70% | bottom 8% | 75% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 13% | bottom 1% | 30% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 23% | 55% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $161,445 | top 1% | $65,833 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in El Oso, against 59.2% across Karnes County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in El Oso are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $161,445 (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 El Oso
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Oso?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in El Oso, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Oso?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in El Oso, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of El Oso homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
GVTC Fixed Wireless in El Oso, TX
Availability:
49.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.3% of El Oso homes. Across the city, GVTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in El Oso, TX
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.3% of El Oso homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in El Oso, TX
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.8% of El Oso homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in El Oso, TX
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of El Oso 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 El Oso, TX
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of El Oso homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Oso?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in El Oso, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Oso?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in El Oso, TX.
Internet in El Oso by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in El Oso
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in El Oso
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How El Oso Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to El Oso that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Karnes City has the most homes with fiber (68.6%) and Kenedy the fewest (60.1%); El Oso has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Oso (this page) | 67 | 0.0% | 86 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 24/100 |
| Kenedy | 6,204 | 60.1% | 656 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 18/100 |
| Karnes City | 4,573 | 68.6% | 839 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Green | 200 | 46.0% | 523 Mbps | 7 | C | 30/100 |
| Pawnee | 184 | 0.0% | 77 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 27/100 |
| Oaks | 125 | 0.0% | 242 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| Zunkerville | 91 | 0.0% | 66 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 22/100 |
| Fashing | 77 | 0.0% | 362 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 18/100 |
| Burnell | 66 | 0.0% | 119 Mbps | 4.7 | D- | 29/100 |
| Nell | 52 | 0.0% | 56 Mbps | 2 | F | 15/100 |
| Caesar | 42 | 0.0% | 120 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Oso?
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, Gtek 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 El Oso
| Gtek Communications | 120 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| GVTC | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| VTX1 Companies | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for El Oso Internet Providers
Based on 225 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for El Oso residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 28.4% coverage in El Oso.
At a national level, based on 1419 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 El Oso Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in El Oso, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | El Oso Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Oso
Based on data reported by El Oso ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Gtek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 120 Mbps in El Oso. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 120 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 | El Oso Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Oso?
Of the providers in El Oso, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in El Oso 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. GVTC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in El Oso, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in El Oso
| ISP / Tech Type | El Oso Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Gtek Communications | (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 El Oso?
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 El Oso is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Gtek Communications. 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 El Oso is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in El Oso, 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.