Best Internet Providers in Hale Center, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hale Center, TX
Hale Center has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hale Center.
Ranks compare Hale Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hale Center, TX at a Glance
Hale Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Hale Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hale Center, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hale Center 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 Hale Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.95% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hale Center?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Hale Center
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Plains Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Hale Center Compares to Places Its Size
Hale Center's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Hale Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Hale County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.3% | top 26% | 80.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 974 Mbps | bottom 22% | 1,017 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 23% | 6.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 4% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 11% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 63% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 60% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,395 | bottom 18% | $52,451 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.3% of homes in Hale Center, against 80.7% across Hale County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Hale Center are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,395 (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 Hale Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hale Center?
Metronet Fiber in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 87.2% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Plains Fiber in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, South Plains Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hale Center?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Plains Internet Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Plains Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, Plains Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.9% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.9% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hale Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hale Center, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hale Center?
EarthLink DSL in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 72.1% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hale Center, TX
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 72.1% of Hale Center homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hale Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hale Center has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hale Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hale Center
How Hale Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hale Center that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Olton has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Seth Ward the fewest (0.0%); Hale Center has 96.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Center (this page) | 2,397 | 96.3% | 974 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 42/100 |
| Plainview | 23,817 | 81.9% | 963 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 41/100 |
| Abernathy | 3,317 | 93.0% | 1,791 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Olton | 2,447 | 99.5% | 1,506 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 49/100 |
| Seth Ward | 1,636 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 27/100 |
| Petersburg | 1,204 | 87.5% | 1,749 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 25/100 |
| Halfway | 426 | 99.5% | 998 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 47/100 |
| Edmonson | 398 | 91.7% | 957 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 49/100 |
| Cotton Center | 253 | 95.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 30/100 |
| Spade | 249 | 4.8% | 168 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 59/100 |
| Happy Union | 186 | 90.9% | 961 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hale Center?
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, Metronet 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 Hale Center
| Metronet | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
| Plains Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hale Center Internet Providers
Based on 255 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hale Center residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 93.5% coverage in Hale Center.
At a national level, based on 2310 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 Hale Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hale Center, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hale Center Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hale Center
Based on data reported by Hale Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hale Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hale Center Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hale Center?
Of the providers in Hale Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hale Center where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hale Center, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hale Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Hale Center Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hale Center?
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 Hale Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Hale Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hale Center, available to 96.3% 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.