12 Best Internet Providers in Erath County, TX
Find internet availability by address in Erath County, TX
Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Erath County ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Erath County
 |
Erath County ISP Report Card | B |
 |
Download Speed for Most Households | 1,475 Mbps |
 |
Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
 |
Real Erath County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Erath County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Erath County.
▼
Erath County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Erath County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
United Cooperative Services
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Lipan Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Above are the top 4 providers in Erath 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 Erath County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Erath County, TX?
Nextlink is the best internet provider in Erath County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Nextlink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Erath County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Nextlink is an option for 84.68% of the county.
or call
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Erath County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Erath County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Erath County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Erath County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ACI Global | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 230 reviews from Texas internet customers, Nextlink is the best internet service provider for Erath County residents. Nextlink was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 55.6% coverage in Erath County.
At a national level, based on 2065 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Vyve Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.85 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Erath County?
a different provider.
Internet Availability Key
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 Erath 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, Pathway 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 Erath County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ACI Global | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Totelcom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Erath County
| ISP / Tech Type | Erath County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ACI Global | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Erath County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pathway. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Erath County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,190 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 Erath County?
Texas customers rate Nextlink 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.
Nextlink received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Erath County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Erath County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Erath County
| ISP / Tech Type | Erath County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ACI Global | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Erath 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 Erath County below, including the metrics used and how Erath County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
| Metric
(hover for details)
|
Erath County | Texas | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Erath County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.83% | 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. | 1,475 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 Erath County. | 6.9 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 62% | 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. | 67% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Erath County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Erath County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Erath County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Erath County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Erath 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.
88% of Erath County households have an internet connection despite having 92.62% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Erath 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 Erath County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Erath County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Erath County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Erath County's average household income is $64,353 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Erath County also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Erath County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Erath County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Erath County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,844 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 40.9% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,844 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Erath County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
40.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 40.4% of Erath County homes. Across the county, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 11.1% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Lipan Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,992 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 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 Nextlink Fiber. Nextlink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Erath County from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Totelcom Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Totelcom offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Totelcom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ACI Global Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ACI Global offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Erath County homes. Across the county, ACI Global Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pathway Fiber in Erath County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Pathway offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Pathway Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Erath County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Erath County, TX
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 50.0% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Erath County?
Brightspeed DSL in Erath County, TX
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 67.4% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 24 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 10, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Erath County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lipan Telephone Company DSL in Erath County, TX
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers DSL service to 5.4% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Lipan Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Erath County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.5% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 400 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 83 Mbps throughout the county.
Totelcom Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Totelcom offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Totelcom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Erath 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 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.6% of Erath County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.6% of Erath County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Pathway Fixed Wireless in Erath County, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Pathway offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Erath County homes. Across the county, Pathway Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Erath 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 Erath County is Nextlink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pathway. 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 Erath County is Nextlink.
- Nextlink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Erath 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 Erath County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Erath 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 Erath County's B ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100