12 Best Internet Providers in Gaines County, TX
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Gaines County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 950 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Gaines County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Gaines County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Gaines County.
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Gaines County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Gaines County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Fiber
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative
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Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Above are the top 4 providers in Gaines 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 Gaines County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gaines County, TX?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Gaines County based on 248 Texas customer reviews, and Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gaines County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Gaines County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gaines County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) |  (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Bros Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zion Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Uber Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 248 reviews from Texas internet customers, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Gaines County residents. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 45.1% coverage in Gaines County.
At a national level, based on 2311 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gaines County?
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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 Gaines County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. 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 Gaines County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Uber Wireless | 450 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Zion Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | 200 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bros Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| TWN Communications | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gaines County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Bros Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zion Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Uber Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Gaines 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 Gaines County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,821 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 Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. This indicates Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gaines County?
Texas customers rate Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative 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.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gaines County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Gaines County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gaines County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Bros Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zion Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Uber Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Gaines 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 Gaines County below, including the metrics used and how Gaines County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Gaines County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gaines County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 68.00% | 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. | 950 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 Gaines County. | 6.4 | 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. | 3.3 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 92% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 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. | 53% | 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. | 54% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Gaines County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Gaines County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gaines County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gaines County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Gaines 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.
82% of Gaines County households have an internet connection despite having 99.64% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Gaines 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 Gaines County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Gaines County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gaines County is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Gaines County's average household income is $92,105 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Gaines County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Gaines County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gaines County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% 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 Gaines County?
Optimum Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
52.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 52.3% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,900 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,900 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,898 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gaines County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gaines County?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Cable in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
52.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Cable service to 52.2% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gaines County?
EarthLink DSL in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 29.5% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 29.5% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 12.8% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gaines County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gaines County?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Uber Wireless Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
379 Mbps
Uber Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Uber Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 379 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 450 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 450, with an average of 118 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Gaines 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 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Zion Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
174 Mbps
Zion Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Zion Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 174 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 75, with an average of 44 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.5% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.4% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.4% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Triple Crown Internet Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Triple Crown Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Triple Crown Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Bros Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gaines County, TX
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bros Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Gaines County homes. Across the county, Bros Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Gaines 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 Gaines County is Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gaines County is Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative.
- TWN Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Gaines 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 Gaines County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Gaines 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 Gaines County's C+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100