13 Best Internet Providers in Gillespie County, TX
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Gillespie County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,754 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Gillespie County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Gillespie County has 13 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 Gillespie County.
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Gillespie County has 13 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 Gillespie County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Frontier
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HCTC
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Windstream
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Above are the top 4 providers in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gillespie County, TX?
HCTC is the highest-rated internet provider in Gillespie County based on 431 Texas customer reviews, and HCTC 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 Gillespie County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Gillespie County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gillespie County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Gillespie County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 431 reviews from Texas internet customers, HCTC is the best internet service provider for Gillespie County residents. HCTC was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Hill Country Wireless & Technology wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 11.7% coverage in Gillespie County.
At a national level, based on 3971 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HCTC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gillespie County?
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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 Gillespie County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HCTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Gillespie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Hotwire Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| HCTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | 500 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 Gillespie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gillespie County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Gillespie County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Gillespie County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,073 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 HCTC. This indicates HCTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gillespie County?
Texas customers rate HCTC 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.
HCTC received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hill Country Wireless & Technology is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gillespie County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Gillespie County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gillespie County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gillespie County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Creek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Gillespie 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 Gillespie County below, including the metrics used and how Gillespie County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gillespie County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 69.63% | 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. | 2,754 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 Gillespie County. | 7.3 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 94% | 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. | 55% | 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. | 56% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Gillespie County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Gillespie County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gillespie County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gillespie County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Gillespie 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 Gillespie County households have an internet connection despite having 99.49% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
How Much Speed does a Gillespie County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gillespie County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gillespie County's average household income is $74,681 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Gillespie County also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 12% 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 Gillespie County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gillespie County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gillespie County?
Frontier Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
4,368 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 50.8% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 4,368 Mbps, with speeds from 4,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gillespie County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
HCTC Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
24.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HCTC offers Fiber service to 24.1% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, HCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,672 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,672 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 Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gillespie County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gillespie County?
Spectrum Cable in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 54.4% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gillespie County?
Frontier DSL in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
49.2%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 49.2% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gillespie County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
128 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.5% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 128 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 35 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gillespie County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
HCTC DSL in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
HCTC offers DSL service to 7.3% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, HCTC DSL has speeds up to 36 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county. HCTC DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Gillespie County from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gillespie County?
Bee Creek Communications Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
890 Mbps
Bee Creek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Bee Creek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 890 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 940, with an average of 862 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Gillespie 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 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
HCTC Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
HCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.2% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, HCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 291 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the county.
Hill Country Wireless & Technology Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Hill Country Wireless & Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.7% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Hill Country Wireless & Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 100, with an average of 51 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gillespie County, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
108 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Gillespie County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 108 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 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 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County is HCTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HCTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gillespie County is HCTC.
- Viasat, Bee Creek Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Gillespie 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 Gillespie County's B ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100