Best Internet Providers in Houston County, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston County, TX
Houston County has 9 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 Houston County.
Ranks compare Houston County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Houston County, TX at a Glance
Houston County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Houston County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houston County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Houston 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 Houston County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 72.62% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houston 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 Houston County
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Watch Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Houston County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Houston County's report card score is tied 176th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 222nd of 254.
| Measure | Houston County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 73.6% | 142nd of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,076 Mbps | 180th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | Tied 176th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 162nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 153rd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 202nd of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | Tied 188th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | Tied 189th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 172nd of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $61,667 | 185th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 117th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 73.6% of homes in Houston County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Houston County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,667 (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 Houston County Compares to Its Neighbors
Houston County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Cherokee County has the most homes with fiber (93.4%) and Trinity County the fewest (48.9%); Houston County has 73.6%.
Map of Houston County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Houston County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County (this page) | 22,066 | 73.6% | 1,076 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Angelina County | 86,395 | 81.5% | 1,605 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Walker County | 76,400 | 60.9% | 2,743 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Anderson County | 57,922 | 69.1% | 1,408 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Cherokee County | 50,412 | 93.4% | 3,934 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Leon County | 15,719 | 75.1% | 950 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 27/100 |
| Trinity County | 13,602 | 48.9% | 876 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 35/100 |
| Madison County | 13,455 | 61.5% | 3,752 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
Internet in Houston County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 13.9% of homes in Weldon to 96.8% in Latexo; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 75847 (Kennard) to 91.7% in 75835 (Crockett). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Houston County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett | 7,483 | 92.4% | 1,729 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Weldon | 3,011 | 13.9% | 174 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 59/100 |
| Grapeland | 2,652 | 91.2% | 954 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 18/100 |
| Lovelady | 1,546 | 64.8% | 782 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| Latexo | 1,450 | 96.8% | 1,104 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 27/100 |
| Kennard | 906 | 0.0% | 233 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 24/100 |
| Cut | 700 | 100.0% | 1,023 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 24/100 |
| Porter Springs | 684 | 100.0% | 1,417 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 19/100 |
| Reynard | 674 | 95.7% | 1,078 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 26/100 |
| Refuge | 435 | 79.5% | 879 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Belott | 406 | 83.0% | 933 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 33/100 |
| Ratcliff | 344 | 0.0% | 75 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 16/100 |
| Percilla | 299 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Weches | 248 | 1.2% | 49 Mbps | 1 | F | 46/100 |
| Austonio | 247 | 96.0% | 968 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 23/100 |
| Tadmor | 243 | 18.5% | 321 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 23/100 |
| Hopewell | 200 | 81.0% | 867 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Smith Grove | 157 | 93.6% | 969 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 54/100 |
| Vistula | 114 | 84.2% | 858 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 34/100 |
| Mapleton | 65 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 21/100 |
ZIP codes in Houston County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75835 (Crockett) | 11,113 | 91.7% | 1,520 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 27/100 |
| 75844 (Grapeland) | 5,402 | 80.8% | 852 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 24/100 |
| 75851 (Weldon) | 4,778 | 37.9% | 419 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 49/100 |
| 75847 (Kennard) | 1,516 | 0.0% | 148 Mbps | 3.1 | F | 26/100 |
| 75856 (Pennington) | 140 | 0.0% | 193 Mbps | 4 | D- | 10/100 |
| 75849 (Latexo) | 42 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 18/100 |
| 75858 (Ratcliff) | 28 | 0.0% | 157 Mbps | 2 | F | 15/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston 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, Spectrum and Vyve Broadband 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 Houston County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 500 |
| Watch Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houston County Internet Providers
Based on 456 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Houston 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 42.0% coverage in Houston County.
At a national level, based on 4379 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 Houston County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Watch Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston County
Based on data reported by Houston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum and Vyve Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Houston County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Houston County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Watch Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston County?
Of the providers in Houston County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houston 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 Houston County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Watch Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Houston County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
Spectrum Fiber in Houston County, TX
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 58.0% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Houston County, TX
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,999 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.3% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,999 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 Houston County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Houston 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Houston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Houston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Watch Broadband Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
44.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Watch Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Watch Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston County, TX
Availability:
42.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Houston County, TX
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 30.3% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston County?
Windstream DSL in Houston County, TX
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 77.8% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 92 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 10 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Houston County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Houston County, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.4% of Houston County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
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 Houston 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 Houston County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Vyve Broadband. 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 Houston County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Houston County, available to 81.0% 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.