9 Best Internet Providers in Hardin County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hardin County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Hardin County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardin County, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Hardin County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hardin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 64.83% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hardin County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hardin County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hardin County Internet Providers

Based on 419 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Hardin County residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 88.9% coverage in Hardin County.

At a national level, based on 3926 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardin County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Hardin County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Highline Texas	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	ElektraFi	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardin County

Based on data reported by Hardin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hardin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,678 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardin 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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hardin County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hardin County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hardin County

Hardin 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 Hardin County below, including the metrics used and how Hardin County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Hardin County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Hardin County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hardin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	67.61%	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.	1,863 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 Hardin County.	5.6	7.8	6.8

 

Hardin County Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hardin County	Texas	USA
	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.	5%	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.	86%	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.	62%	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.	62%	74%	76%

Hardin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hardin County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hardin County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hardin County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hardin 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.

86% of Hardin County households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hardin 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 Hardin County?

How Much Speed does a Hardin County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hardin County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hardin County's average household income is $79,841 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Hardin 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, 5% 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 Hardin County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hardin County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hardin 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 Hardin County is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Hardin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hardin 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 Hardin County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hardin 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 Hardin County's B- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.