13 Best Internet Providers in Hidalgo County, TX
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Hidalgo County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,013 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Hidalgo County Customer Ratings | 10 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hidalgo County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable 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 Hidalgo County.
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Hidalgo County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable 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 Hidalgo County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hidalgo County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Hidalgo County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hidalgo County, TX?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Hidalgo County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hidalgo County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 78.24% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hidalgo County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hidalgo County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hidalgo County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hidalgo County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 413 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hidalgo County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Hidalgo County.
At a national level, based on 3891 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hidalgo County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hidalgo County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Hidalgo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Smartcom Telephone | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Twin | 200 Mbps | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Coba Systems | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hidalgo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hidalgo County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hidalgo County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Hidalgo County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hidalgo County?
Texas customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hidalgo County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hidalgo County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hidalgo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hidalgo County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County below, including the metrics used and how Hidalgo County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Hidalgo County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hidalgo County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.33% | 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. | 3,013 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 Hidalgo County. | 7.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 3.4 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 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. | 65% | 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. | 65% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hidalgo County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hidalgo County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hidalgo County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hidalgo County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hidalgo 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.
85% of Hidalgo County households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hidalgo County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hidalgo County is 3.4, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hidalgo County's average household income is $57,970 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Hidalgo County also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Hidalgo County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hidalgo County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% 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 Hidalgo County?
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,059 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 29.0% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,059 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Smartcom Telephone Fiber.
MetroNet Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
3,126 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,126 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hidalgo County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hidalgo County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hidalgo County?
Spectrum Cable in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.9% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hidalgo County?
EarthLink DSL in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.6% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hidalgo County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.6% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hidalgo County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hidalgo County?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
352 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 352 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Hidalgo 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 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Twin Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Twin offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.4% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Twin Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Coba Systems Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Coba Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Coba Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Hidalgo County homes. Across the county, Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hidalgo County is AT&T.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County's B ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100