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Best Internet Providers in Hext, TX

All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Hext has 3 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 Hext.

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 fiber2.8%Menard County 70.2%bottom 23%
Average top speed284 MbpsMenard County 3,708 Mbpsbottom 13%
Providers31.7 at a typical addressbottom 10%
Homes with internet86%Menard County 85%top 50%
ISP Report CardD-score 9 of 100bottom 9%
Connectivity index41/100Menard County 25/100top 48%

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

The Best Internet in Hext, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hext ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestNextlinkUp to 500 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 36.11% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

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

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

79.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.9%

293 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

36.1%

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 Hext.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

36.1%

51 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

HCTC

HCTC logo

Availability:

24.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

DSL

24.3%

25 Mbps

35 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fixed Wireless

13.9%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hext 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 Hext ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hext, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hext 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 Hext, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 36.11% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hext?

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.

Hext, TX map of internet availability

How Hext Compares to Places Its Size

Hext's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.

D-score 9 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 9%
41/100Menard County 25/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 48%
Measure Hext Rank among US places under 1,000 people Menard County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 2.8% bottom 23% 70.2% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 284 Mbps bottom 13% 3,708 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1.7 bottom 10% 3 8.1 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.7 top 21% 2.1 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 35% top 2% 12% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 95% top 31% 93% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 86% top 50% 85% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 10% bottom 1% 41% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 77% top 34% 61% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $100,001 top 12% $73,847 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 28% 13% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 2.8% of homes in Hext, against 70.2% across Menard County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Hext are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,001 (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 Hext

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hext?

HCTC Fiber in Hext, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

2.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

HCTC offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Hext 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 Hext from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hext, TX

Nextlink logo

Availability:

79.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

293 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Hext homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 293 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 86 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hext from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hext, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

36.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

51 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Hext homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hext from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

HCTC Fixed Wireless in Hext, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

HCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Hext homes. Across the city, HCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. HCTC Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hext from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hext?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hext?

HCTC DSL in Hext, TX

HCTC logo

Availability:

24.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

HCTC offers DSL service to 24.3% of Hext homes. Across the city, HCTC DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 35 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city. HCTC DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hext from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Hext by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Hext has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Hext

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

ZIP codes in Hext

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
7684867 0.0%213 Mbps1.5F41/100

How Hext Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hext that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Menard has the most homes with fiber (83.1%) and Yates the fewest (0.0%); Hext has 2.8%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hext (this page)144 2.8%284 Mbps1.7D-41/100
Menard1,634 83.1%4,316 Mbps3.2C+21/100
Koockville303 43.2%3,620 Mbps3.9C25/100
Yates280 0.0%309 Mbps4.2D-19/100
London278 6.1%552 Mbps3.9D31/100
Grit275 48.4%773 Mbps4.3D+32/100
Camp San Saba221 10.4%443 Mbps3.7D34/100
Streeter105 58.1%960 Mbps3.3D+39/100
Fife63 73.0%2,432 Mbps4.1C+43/100
Calf Creek61 8.2%224 Mbps1.5D-50/100
Katemcy59 23.7%1,454 Mbps4.4C-44/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hext?

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, Nextlink 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 Hext

Max Advertised Speed in Hext, TX
HCTC1,000
Nextlink500
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Hext Internet Providers

Based on 46 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hext residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.19 out of 5 stars and 79.9% coverage in Hext.

At a national level, based on 362 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 Hext Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeHext OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HCTCNo rating yet (0)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 Hext

Based on data reported by Hext ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Hext. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 293 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 TypeHext SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HCTCNo rating yet (0)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 Hext?

Of the providers in Hext, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hext 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hext

ISP / Tech TypeHext AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HCTCNo rating yet (0)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 Hext?

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 Hext is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Hext is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hext, available to 79.9% 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.