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Best Internet Providers in Grit, TX

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Grit has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Grit.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber48.4%Mason County 68.8%bottom 40%
Average top speed773 MbpsMason County 3,811 Mbpsbottom 28%
Providers54.3 at a typical addresstop 47%
Homes with internet86%Mason County 87%top 50%
ISP Report CardD+score 29 of 100bottom 33%
Connectivity index32/100Mason County 41/100bottom 34%

Ranks compare Grit with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Grit, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Grit ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestHCTCUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 84.36% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Grit Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

HCTC

HCTC logo

Availability:

96.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Grit.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Grit residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

48.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

DSL

85.1%

47 Mbps

50 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fixed Wireless

88.7%

767 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

98.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Grit.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Grit residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.2%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Grit.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Grit residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.4%

75 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

10.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Grit.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Grit residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

10.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

10.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Grit.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Grit residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

10.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Grit residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Grit ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grit, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Grit 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 Grit, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.36% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Grit?

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.

Grit, TX map of internet availability

How Grit Compares to Places Its Size

Grit's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.

D+score 29 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 33%
32/100Mason County 41/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 34%
Measure Grit Rank among US places under 1,000 people Mason County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 48.4% bottom 40% 68.8% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 773 Mbps bottom 28% 3,811 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.3 top 47% 3.7 8.1 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 24% 2.3 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 24% top 6% 10% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 93% top 47% 94% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 86% top 50% 87% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 45% bottom 27% 64% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 74% top 43% 72% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $59,897 bottom 30% $60,698 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 6% bottom 11% 9% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 48.4% of homes in Grit, against 68.8% across Mason County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Grit are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,897 (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 Grit

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grit?

HCTC Fiber in Grit, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

48.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

HCTC offers Fiber service to 48.4% of Grit homes. Across the city, HCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for HCTC Fiber. HCTC Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grit?

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Grit, TX

Nextlink logo

Availability:

98.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Grit homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

HCTC Fixed Wireless in Grit, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

767 Mbps

HCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Grit homes. Across the city, HCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 767 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 150, with an average of 118 Mbps throughout the city. HCTC Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grit, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

75 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Grit homes. Across the city, 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 city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grit, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

10.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Grit homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Grit, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

10.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Grit homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Grit from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Grit?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Grit, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grit?

HCTC DSL in Grit, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

85.1%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

47 Mbps

HCTC offers DSL service to 85.1% of Grit homes. Across the city, HCTC DSL has speeds up to 47 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city. HCTC DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Grit from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Grit by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Grit

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Grit

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Grit Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Grit that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Voca has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Hext the fewest (2.8%); Grit has 48.4%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Grit (this page)275 48.4%773 Mbps4.3D+32/100
Mason2,507 90.7%5,185 Mbps4B-60/100
Koockville303 43.2%3,620 Mbps3.9C25/100
London278 6.1%552 Mbps3.9D31/100
Fredonia224 43.8%559 Mbps2.3D17/100
Camp San Saba221 10.4%443 Mbps3.7D34/100
Art221 13.6%590 Mbps2.9D9/100
Hext144 2.8%284 Mbps1.7D-41/100
Streeter105 58.1%960 Mbps3.3D+39/100
Voca95 97.9%1,000 Mbps2.4C36/100
Calf Creek61 8.2%224 Mbps1.5D-50/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grit?

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, HCTC 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 Grit

Max Advertised Speed in Grit, TX
HCTC1,000
Nextlink100
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Grit Internet Providers

Based on 231 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Grit residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HCTC wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in Grit.

At a national level, based on 1428 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 Grit Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Grit, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeGrit OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HCTC3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grit

Based on data reported by Grit ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through HCTC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Grit. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 792 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 TypeGrit SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (184)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HCTC1 of 5 stars (1)1 of 5 stars (1)1 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grit?

Of the providers in Grit, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Grit 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. HCTC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Grit, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Grit

ISP / Tech TypeGrit AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HCTC2 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas

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Mike M

Spectrum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Evelyn O.

Optimum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Peoples Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

great service and great customer service

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glen M

Brazos Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026

Great

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paul West

Nortex Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Grit?

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 Grit is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be HCTC. 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 Grit is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Grit, available to 98.2% 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.