13 Best Internet Providers in Hill County, TX
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Hill County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,275 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Hill County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Hill County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Hill County.
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Hill County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Hill County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Vyve Broadband
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EarthLink
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hill 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 Hill County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hill County, TX?
Vyve Broadband is the best internet provider in Hill County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Vyve Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hill County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Vyve Broadband is an option for 32.60% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hill County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hill County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hill County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hill County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 240 reviews from Texas internet customers, Vyve Broadband is the best internet service provider for Hill County residents. Vyve Broadband was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Pathway wins for second-place in Texas, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 4.0% coverage in Hill County.
At a national level, based on 2106 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pathway is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hill 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 Hill County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hill County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Pathway.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hill County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Pathway | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Central Link Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Legacy ISP | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Backroads Broadband | 75 Mbps | ||
| AMA Techtel | 75 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hill County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hill County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hill County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pathway. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hill County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Pathway. This indicates Pathway reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hill County?
Texas customers rate Vyve Broadband 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.
Vyve Broadband received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Pathway is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hill County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hill County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hill County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hill County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hill 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 Hill County below, including the metrics used and how Hill County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Hill County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hill County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 33.96% | 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. | 1,275 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 Hill County. | 6.0 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 87% | 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. | 44% | 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. | 45% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hill County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hill County is C+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hill County is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hill County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hill 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.
87% of Hill County households have an internet connection despite having 99.00% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Hill 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 Hill County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hill County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hill County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hill County's average household income is $62,349 which is 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.
Hill County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Hill County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hill County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hill County?
Windstream Fiber in Hill County, TX
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,809 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,809 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Hill County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Rise Broadband Fiber in Hill County, TX
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pathway Fiber in Hill County, TX
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Pathway offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Pathway Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Hill County, TX
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hill County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Hill County, TX
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 32.6% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hill County?
Windstream DSL in Hill County, TX
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 51.0% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hill County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Hill County, TX
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 27.8% of Hill County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hill County, TX
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 27.8% of Hill County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hill County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
428 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 428 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 93 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 287 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 57 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
65.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.9% of Hill 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 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.3% of Hill County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.3% of Hill County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.7% of Hill County homes. Across the county, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
22.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.0% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 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 county.
Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Backroads Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hill County, TX
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Hill County homes. Across the county, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hill 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 Hill County is Vyve Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pathway. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Pathway may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hill County is Vyve Broadband.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Nextlink has the broadest coverage in Hill 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 Hill County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hill 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 Hill County's C+ ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100