Best Internet Providers in Howard County, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Howard County, TX
Howard County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Howard County.
Ranks compare Howard County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Howard County, TX at a Glance
Howard County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Vero
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Fiber
EarthLink
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DSL
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AT&T
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DSL
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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 Howard County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Howard County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Howard 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 Howard County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 81.07% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Howard 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 Howard County
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AMA Techtel - fixed wireless coverage map
- Basin Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Howard County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Howard County's report card score is tied 66th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 144th of 254.
| Measure | Howard County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 79.2% | Tied 117th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,649 Mbps | 128th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | 41st 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 | 4% | Tied 222nd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 117th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 92nd 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 | 70% | Tied 117th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $81,913 | 45th 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 79.2% of homes in Howard County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Howard County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,913 (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 Howard County Compares to Its Neighbors
Howard County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Martin County has the most homes with fiber (98.4%) and Mitchell County the fewest (55.5%); Howard County has 79.2%.
Map of Howard County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Howard County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County (this page) | 34,860 | 79.2% | 1,649 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 41/100 |
| Dawson County | 12,456 | 98.2% | 1,642 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 43/100 |
| Mitchell County | 8,990 | 55.5% | 1,096 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 29/100 |
| Martin County | 5,237 | 98.4% | 1,029 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 51/100 |
| Sterling County | 1,372 | 80.8% | 4,395 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Glasscock County | 1,116 | 89.0% | 946 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 39/100 |
| Borden County | 631 | 65.6% | 740 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 48/100 |
Internet in Howard County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Howard County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | 31,333 | 80.5% | 1,738 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 41/100 |
| Coahoma | 1,544 | 95.2% | 981 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 40/100 |
| Forsan | 682 | 18.8% | 395 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 44/100 |
| Hyman | 491 | 33.0% | 1,022 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Lees | 279 | 67.0% | 733 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 40/100 |
| Lomax | 208 | 88.5% | 945 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Sand Springs | 203 | 95.6% | 960 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 35/100 |
| Knott | 166 | 66.3% | 730 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Vincent | 118 | 24.6% | 346 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 44/100 |
| Vealmoor | 113 | 93.8% | 983 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 49/100 |
| Luther | 107 | 88.8% | 899 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 49/100 |
ZIP codes in Howard County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79720 (Big Spring) | 33,265 | 79.0% | 1,684 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 41/100 |
| 79511 (Coahoma) | 1,434 | 89.6% | 928 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
| 79733 (Forsan) | 233 | 42.9% | 523 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 44/100 |
| 79748 (Knott) | 117 | 84.6% | 868 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howard 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, Vero 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 Howard County
| Vero Broadband | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AMA Techtel | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Basin Broadband | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Howard County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Howard County Internet Providers
Based on 287 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Howard 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 83.5% coverage in Howard County.
At a national level, based on 2523 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 Howard County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Howard County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howard County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Basin Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howard County
Based on data reported by Howard County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Vero Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Howard County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,299 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 | Howard County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Basin Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Howard County?
Of the providers in Howard County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Howard 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 Howard County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Howard County
| ISP / Tech Type | Howard County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Basin Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Howard County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howard County?
Vero Fiber in Howard County, TX
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,299 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 53.8% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,299 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Vero Fiber.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Howard County, TX
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 31.3% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Howard County?
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Howard County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Howard County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.1% of Howard 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 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Basin Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Basin Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Basin Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Howard County homes. Across the county, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howard County?
Optimum Cable in Howard County, TX
Availability:
77.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 77.5% of Howard County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Howard County?
EarthLink DSL in Howard County, TX
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 46.6% of Howard County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Howard County, TX
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 46.6% of Howard County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 Howard 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 Howard County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vero 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 Howard County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howard County, available to 99.5% 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.