Best Internet Providers in High Island, TX
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in High Island, TX
High Island has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in High Island.
Ranks compare High Island with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in High Island, TX at a Glance
High Island Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
American Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rural Telecommunications of America
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 High Island ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in High Island, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in High Island 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 High Island, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in High Island?
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.
How High Island Compares to Places Its Size
High Island's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 36%.
| Measure | High Island | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Galveston County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 85.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 300 Mbps | bottom 14% | 5,670 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 12% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 94% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 80% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | top 22% | $107,711 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in High Island, against 85.8% across Galveston County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in High Island are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,000 (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 High Island
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in High Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in High Island, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in High Island?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in High Island, TX
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of High Island homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in High Island, TX
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of High Island homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in High Island, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of High Island homes. Across the city, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in High Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in High Island, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in High Island?
American Broadband DSL in High Island, TX
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
American Broadband offers DSL service to 97.7% of High Island homes. Across the city, American Broadband DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in High Island by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
High Island has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in High Island
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in High Island
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77623 | 349 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 4 | D- | 47/100 |
How High Island Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to High Island that have their own pages are all within 21 miles. Among them, Stowell has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Winnie the fewest (38.7%); High Island has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Island (this page) | 342 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 4 | D- | 47/100 |
| Winnie | 5,332 | 38.7% | 998 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 64/100 |
| Anahuac | 3,629 | 42.5% | 632 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,290 | 40.8% | 1,042 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Hamshire | 2,150 | 73.3% | 908 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Stowell | 1,431 | 98.0% | 988 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 75/100 |
| Oak Island | 372 | 0.0% | 196 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 27/100 |
| Monroe City | 271 | 21.4% | 437 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 60/100 |
| Double Bayou | 179 | 0.0% | 120 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Gilchrist | 138 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 5.7 | D | 42/100 |
| Smith Point | 126 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 4 | D- | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in High Island?
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, Rural Telecommunications of America and Verizon 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 High Island
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| American Broadband | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in High Island. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for High Island Internet Providers
Based on 46 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for High Island 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 98.0% coverage in High Island.
At a national level, based on 1161 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 High Island Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in High Island, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | High Island Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in High Island
Based on data reported by High Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rural Telecommunications of America and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 300 Mbps in High Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 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 | High Island Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in High Island?
Of the providers in High Island, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in High Island 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 High Island, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in High Island
| ISP / Tech Type | High Island Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | 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 High Island?
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 High Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Rural Telecommunications of America and Verizon. 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 High Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in High Island, available to 98.0% 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.