12 Best Internet Providers in Hood County, TX
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Hood County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,886 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Hood County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Hood 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 Hood County.
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Hood 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 Hood County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hood 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 Hood County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hood County, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Hood County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hood County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 88.23% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hood County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hood County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hood County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hood County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 415 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Hood County residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cirra Networks wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 8.5% coverage in Hood County.
At a national level, based on 3830 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cirra Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hood 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 Hood County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Hood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Cirra Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hood County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hood County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hood County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,295 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hood County?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hood County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hood County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hood County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lipan Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hood 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 Hood County below, including the metrics used and how Hood County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hood County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.26% | 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. | 1,886 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 Hood County. | 8.8 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 13% | 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. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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. | 70% | 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. | 71% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hood County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hood County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hood County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hood County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hood 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.
93% of Hood County households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hood 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 Hood County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hood County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hood County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hood County's average household income is $88,398 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Hood County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 13% 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 Hood County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hood County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hood County?
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 49.4% of Hood County homes. Across the county, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,083 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,083 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Hood County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,083 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,083 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Hood County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,527 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,527 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 Hood County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Lipan Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Hood County, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hood County?
Spectrum Cable in Hood County, TX
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hood County?
EarthLink DSL in Hood County, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 49.6% of Hood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 61 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hood County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hood County, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 49.6% of Hood County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 61 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hood County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Hood County, TX
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 25.9% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 149 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 41 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hood County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lipan Telephone Company DSL in Hood County, TX
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Lipan Telephone Company offers DSL service to 2.5% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Lipan Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hood County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
453 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 453 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 95 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Hood 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 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.1% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
53.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.7% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless in Hood County, TX
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Cirra Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Hood County homes. Across the county, Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 25, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hood 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 Hood County is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hood County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hood 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 Hood County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hood 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 Hood County's B+ ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100