14 Best Internet Providers in Grimes County, TX
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Grimes County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,628 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Grimes County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Grimes County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Grimes County.
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Grimes County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Grimes County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Grimes 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 Grimes County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grimes County, TX?
MidSouth Fiber is the best internet provider in Grimes County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MidSouth Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Grimes County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MidSouth Fiber is an option for 63.52% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Grimes County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Grimes County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Grimes County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (2) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) |  (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet |  (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (94) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 374 reviews from Texas internet customers, MidSouth Fiber is the best internet service provider for Grimes County residents. MidSouth Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 83.9% coverage in Grimes County.
At a national level, based on 4572 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zochnet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.77 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Grimes 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 Grimes County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Grimes County, the fastest internet in the county comes from MidSouth Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Grimes County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Zochnet | 50 Mbps | ||
| Arrive Internet | 30 Mbps | ||
| Brazos WiFi | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grimes County
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (2) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (94) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Grimes County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MidSouth Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Grimes County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,256 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MidSouth Fiber. This indicates MidSouth Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grimes County?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Grimes County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Grimes County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Grimes County
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (2) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (94) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Grimes 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 Grimes County below, including the metrics used and how Grimes County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Grimes County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Grimes County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 92.54% | 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. | 2,628 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 Grimes County. | 5.8 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 83% | 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. | 52% | 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. | 52% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Grimes County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Grimes County is B+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Grimes County is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Grimes County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Grimes 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.
83% of Grimes County households have an internet connection despite having 98.67% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Grimes 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 Grimes County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Grimes County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Grimes County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Grimes County's average household income is $69,541 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Grimes County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Grimes County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Grimes County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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 Grimes County?
MidSouth Fiber in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
3,256 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber offers Fiber service to 63.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, MidSouth Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,256 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MidSouth Fiber.
Brightspeed Fiber in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,886 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,886 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,885 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Grimes County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,147 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,147 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 268 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Grimes County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Grimes County?
Optimum Cable in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
26.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
516 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 26.9% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 516 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
XFINITY Cable in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,272 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.4% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,272 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 93 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Grimes County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grimes County?
Brightspeed DSL in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 68.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Grimes County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 16.7% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 107 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 32 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Grimes County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.3% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.3% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grimes County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Grimes 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
331 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.8% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 331 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 200, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Brazos WiFi Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brazos WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.5% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Brazos WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Arrive Internet Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Arrive Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Arrive Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Grimes County, TX
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.6% of Grimes County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Grimes 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 Grimes County is MidSouth Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be MidSouth Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MidSouth Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Grimes County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Grimes 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 Grimes County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Grimes 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 Grimes County's B+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100