Best Internet Providers in Hale County, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hale County, TX
Hale County has 12 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 Hale County.
Ranks compare Hale County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Hale County, TX at a Glance
Hale County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
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Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hale County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hale County 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 County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 81.77% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hale County?
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 County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AW Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Plains Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Hale County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Hale County's report card score is tied 136th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 156th of 254.
| Measure | Hale County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.7% | 113th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,017 Mbps | 185th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 114th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 76th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 222nd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 180th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | Tied 196th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 96th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | Tied 222nd of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $52,451 | 224th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 56th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 80.7% of homes in Hale County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Hale County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,451 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Hale County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hale County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Swisher County has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Floyd County the fewest (28.1%); Hale County has 80.7%.
Map of Hale County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hale County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County (this page) | 32,522 | 80.7% | 1,017 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lubbock County | 310,639 | 90.5% | 3,678 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 59/100 |
| Hockley County | 21,537 | 80.4% | 1,445 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Lamb County | 13,045 | 88.0% | 1,393 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Castro County | 7,371 | 83.9% | 1,569 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Swisher County | 6,971 | 99.1% | 997 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Floyd County | 5,402 | 28.1% | 807 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 35/100 |
| Crosby County | 5,133 | 95.3% | 1,866 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 46/100 |
Internet in Hale County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Seth Ward to 96.3% in Hale Center; by ZIP code, from 77.6% in 79072 (Plainview) to 92.6% in 79311 (Abernathy). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hale County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hale Center | 2,397 | 96.3% | 974 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 42/100 |
| 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 |
| Happy Union | 186 | 90.9% | 961 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 23/100 |
ZIP codes in Hale County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79072 (Plainview) | 25,605 | 77.6% | 909 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 79311 (Abernathy) | 3,488 | 92.6% | 1,786 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| 79041 (Hale Center) | 2,914 | 90.7% | 943 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| 79250 (Petersburg) | 1,243 | 87.2% | 1,719 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 25/100 |
| 79032 (Edmonson) | 134 | 93.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 48/100 |
| 79021 (Hale Center) | 17 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hale County?
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 County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Plains Internet | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AW Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hale County Internet Providers
Based on 311 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hale County 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 85.3% coverage in Hale County.
At a national level, based on 2707 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 County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hale County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hale County 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 | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | 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 County
Based on data reported by Hale County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Hale County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,016 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 County 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | 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 County?
Of the providers in Hale County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hale County 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 County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hale County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hale County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hale County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hale County?
Metronet Fiber in Hale County, TX
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,016 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 72.0% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,016 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
Windstream Fiber in Hale County, TX
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,989 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,989 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Hale County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
South Plains Fiber in Hale County, TX
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Hale County homes. Across the county, 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 County?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Hale County homes. Across the county, 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 County, TX
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 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 county.
Plains Internet Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Plains Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Plains Internet 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 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Hale 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 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
AW Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
AW Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.7% of Hale County homes. Across the county, AW Broadband 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 24, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Hale County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Hale County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hale County, TX
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hale County?
Optimum Cable in Hale County, TX
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 67.3% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hale County?
EarthLink DSL in Hale County, TX
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 29.2% of Hale County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hale County, TX
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 29.2% of Hale County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Hale County, TX
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.5% of Hale County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 81 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 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hale County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
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Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
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Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
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Nortex Communications Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hale 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 Hale County 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 County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hale County, available to 90.4% 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.