Best Internet Providers in Hockley County, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hockley County, TX
Hockley County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Hockley County.
Ranks compare Hockley County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Hockley County, TX at a Glance
Hockley County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Hockley County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hockley County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hockley County 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 Hockley County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 60.38% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hockley County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Hockley County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nate's Access - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Telespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hockley County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Hockley County's report card score is tied 93rd of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 109th of 254.
| Measure | Hockley County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.4% | 115th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,445 Mbps | 153rd of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 69th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 76th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 180th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 149th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 154th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 76th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 148th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $69,557 | 124th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 25th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 80.4% of homes in Hockley County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Hockley County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,557 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Hockley County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hockley County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Bailey County has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Hale County the fewest (80.7%); Hockley County has 80.4%.
Map of Hockley County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hockley County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley County (this page) | 21,537 | 80.4% | 1,445 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Lubbock County | 310,639 | 90.5% | 3,678 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 59/100 |
| Hale County | 32,522 | 80.7% | 1,017 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lamb County | 13,045 | 88.0% | 1,393 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Terry County | 11,831 | 98.1% | 1,765 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 42/100 |
| Yoakum County | 7,694 | 84.4% | 1,522 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 71/100 |
| Bailey County | 6,904 | 99.0% | 1,020 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 50/100 |
| Lynn County | 5,596 | 97.0% | 1,496 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Cochran County | 2,547 | 81.9% | 1,604 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 32/100 |
Internet in Hockley County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 80.3% of homes in Ropesville to 88.7% in Levelland; by ZIP code, from 72.5% in 79313 (Anton) to 91.5% in 79372 (Sundown). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hockley County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levelland | 15,171 | 88.7% | 1,627 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 46/100 |
| Sundown | 1,440 | 86.1% | 1,748 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Anton | 1,191 | 83.9% | 859 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 35/100 |
| Ropesville | 1,078 | 80.3% | 1,289 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Smyer | 811 | 55.1% | 871 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 44/100 |
| West Carlisle | 784 | 0.8% | 284 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 44/100 |
| Whitharral | 310 | 51.6% | 615 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 40/100 |
| Opdyke West | 286 | 6.3% | 382 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 59/100 |
| Opdyke | 220 | 5.9% | 371 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 45/100 |
| Pep | 118 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 36/100 |
| Clauene | 99 | 73.7% | 821 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 61/100 |
| Pettit | 92 | 55.4% | 610 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Hockley County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79336 (Levelland) | 16,002 | 85.2% | 1,566 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 47/100 |
| 79313 (Anton) | 1,322 | 72.5% | 772 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| 79372 (Sundown) | 1,309 | 91.5% | 1,852 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 53/100 |
| 79358 (Ropesville) | 1,286 | 77.3% | 1,188 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 53/100 |
| 79367 (Smyer) | 571 | 74.8% | 1,122 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 41/100 |
| 79380 (Whitharral) | 104 | 94.2% | 1,039 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 33/100 |
| 79353 (Pep) | 68 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hockley County?
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, Windstream 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 Hockley County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Metronet | 1,000 |
| Nate's Access | 1,000 |
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Telespan | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Hockley County Internet Providers
Based on 271 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hockley County 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 81.5% coverage in Hockley County.
At a national level, based on 2428 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 Hockley County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hockley County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hockley County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nate's Access | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hockley County
Based on data reported by Hockley County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hockley County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,327 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 | Hockley County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nate's Access | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hockley County?
Of the providers in Hockley County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hockley County 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 Hockley County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hockley County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hockley County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nate's Access | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hockley County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hockley County?
Metronet Fiber in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 63.2% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,920 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 60.5% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,920 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Hockley County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Plains Fiber in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, South Plains Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hockley County?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Hockley 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 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nate's Access Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Nate's Access offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.9% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Nate's Access Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 167 Mbps throughout the county.
Telespan Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Telespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Telespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 40, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hockley County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hockley County, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hockley County?
Windstream DSL in Hockley County, TX
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
105 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 59.8% of Hockley County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 105 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hockley County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
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Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
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Nortex Communications Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hockley 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 Hockley County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Hockley County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hockley County, available to 89.9% 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.