Best Internet Providers in Ethel, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ethel, TX
Ethel has 9 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 Ethel.
Ranks compare Ethel with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ethel, TX at a Glance
Ethel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Nortex Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
ElektraFi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Ethel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ethel, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ethel 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 Ethel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.56% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ethel?
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 Ethel
- Nortex Communications - fiber coverage map
- ElektraFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- SmartBurst - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ethel Compares to Places Its Size
Ethel's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 42%.
| Measure | Ethel | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Grayson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 41.2% | bottom 38% | 69.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,059 Mbps | top 36% | 4,238 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | top 29% | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 67% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,432 | top 27% | $80,765 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 41.2% of homes in Ethel, against 69.3% across Grayson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Ethel are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,432 (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 Ethel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
Nortex Communications Fiber in Ethel, TX
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nortex Communications offers Fiber service to 41.2% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Nortex Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
279 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ethel homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 279 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 60, with an average of 44 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Ethel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 58 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
SmartBurst Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SmartBurst offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Ethel homes. Across the city, SmartBurst Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 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 100, with an average of 66 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ethel, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Ethel 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 Ethel, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Ethel 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 Ethel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ethel, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ethel, TX.
Internet in Ethel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ethel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ethel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ethel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ethel that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Pilot Point has the most homes with fiber (83.2%) and Southmayd the fewest (36.6%); Ethel has 41.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel (this page) | 417 | 41.2% | 1,059 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 44/100 |
| Whitesboro | 8,131 | 50.7% | 3,740 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 49/100 |
| Pilot Point | 6,603 | 83.2% | 6,493 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 62/100 |
| Gunter | 3,572 | 63.8% | 3,891 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 81/100 |
| Collinsville | 3,288 | 66.9% | 4,663 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Tioga | 1,967 | 76.9% | 2,024 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 40/100 |
| Southmayd | 1,594 | 36.6% | 2,981 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 38/100 |
| Lake Kiowa | 1,395 | 74.6% | 1,600 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Dorchester | 516 | 20.5% | 749 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Marilee | 449 | 41.4% | 2,686 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 86/100 |
| Woodbine | 227 | 0.0% | 631 Mbps | 7.6 | C- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ethel?
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, Nortex 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 Ethel
| Nortex Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| ElektraFi | 400 |
| Nextlink | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| SmartBurst | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ethel Internet Providers
Based on 258 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ethel 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 82.7% coverage in Ethel.
At a national level, based on 2262 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 Ethel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ethel, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ethel Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ethel
Based on data reported by Ethel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nortex Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ethel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Ethel 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 | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ethel?
Of the providers in Ethel, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ethel 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 Ethel, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ethel
| ISP / Tech Type | Ethel Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (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 Ethel?
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 Ethel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nortex 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 Ethel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and ElektraFi has the broadest coverage in Ethel, 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.