12 Best Internet Providers in Hughes County, OK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hughes County, OK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Hughes County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hughes County, OK?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hughes County based on Oklahoma 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 Hughes County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 71.08% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hughes County, Oklahoma, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hughes County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hughes County Internet Providers

Based on 44 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hughes County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Vyve Broadband wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 34.1% coverage in Hughes County.

At a national level, based on 1381 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CVEC Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hughes County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, CVEC Fiber 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 Hughes County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	CVEC Fiber	2,400 Mbps
	Vyve Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	Oklatel Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	BLS Broadband	500 Mbps
	Windstream	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AtLink Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Cherokee Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hughes County

Based on data reported by Hughes County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through CVEC Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,400 Mbps in Hughes County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,400 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 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hughes County?

Oklahoma 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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Vyve Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hughes County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hughes County, Oklahoma, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hughes County

Hughes 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 Hughes County below, including the metrics used and how Hughes County compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.

Hughes County ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Hughes County	Oklahoma	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hughes County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	6.90%	70.92%	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.	867 Mbps	3,401 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 Hughes County.	4.0	8.2	6.8

 

Hughes County Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hughes County	Oklahoma	USA
	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.	3.0	2.6	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.	11%	9%	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.	87%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	88%	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.	36%	66%	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.	37%	67%	76%

Hughes County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hughes County is D+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hughes County is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hughes County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hughes 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.

82% of Hughes County households have an internet connection despite having 98.61% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 5% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 37% subscribe to it. A very low number of Hughes 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 Hughes County?

How Much Speed does a Hughes County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hughes County is 3.0, which is larger than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hughes County's average household income is $45,491 which is much lower than the Oklahoma average of $72,520 and much 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.

Hughes County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hughes County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hughes County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hughes County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hughes 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 Hughes County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be CVEC Fiber. 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 Hughes County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hughes 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 Hughes County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hughes 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 Hughes County's D+ ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.