Best Internet Providers in Jefferson County, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jefferson County, TX
Jefferson County has 7 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 Jefferson County.
Ranks compare Jefferson County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Jefferson County, TX at a Glance
Jefferson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Jefferson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jefferson County, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Jefferson County based on 437 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Rural Telecommunications of America - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Jefferson County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Jefferson County's report card score is tied 112th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 254.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 64.0% | 181st of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,021 Mbps | 75th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | 122nd of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 122nd 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 | 96% | Tied 42nd of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 44th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 34th 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 | $70,334 | 117th 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 64.0% of homes in Jefferson County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Jefferson County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,334 (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 Jefferson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jefferson County has 5 neighbors, 1 of them in Louisiana. Among them, Cameron Parish, LA has the most homes with fiber (82.6%) and Orange County the fewest (45.9%); Jefferson County has 64.0%.
Map of Jefferson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jefferson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County (this page) | 256,526 | 64.0% | 3,021 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| Liberty County | 91,628 | 75.2% | 3,901 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 55/100 |
| Orange County | 84,808 | 45.9% | 1,894 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Hardin County | 56,231 | 69.1% | 1,865 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Chambers County | 46,571 | 78.6% | 4,789 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 73/100 |
| Cameron Parish, LA | 5,617 | 82.6% | 285 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 28/100 |
Internet in Jefferson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Bevil Oaks to 98.8% in Fannett; by ZIP code, from 6.3% in 77640 (Port Arthur) to 96.2% in 77619 (Groves). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 127,449 | 77.7% | 3,423 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 56/100 |
| Port Arthur | 53,801 | 12.4% | 1,255 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 53/100 |
| Nederland | 22,389 | 81.0% | 4,061 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Groves | 18,925 | 91.2% | 4,349 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Port Neches | 13,834 | 91.3% | 4,506 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Beauxart Gardens | 4,843 | 1.1% | 640 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 55/100 |
| Central Gardens | 4,404 | 82.4% | 3,765 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 58/100 |
| China | 2,189 | 44.4% | 1,564 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 49/100 |
| Hamshire | 2,150 | 73.3% | 908 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Fannett | 1,521 | 98.8% | 994 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 55/100 |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,089 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 62/100 |
| Hillebrandt | 1,047 | 96.3% | 1,821 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Nome | 1,011 | 75.2% | 784 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Cheek | 469 | 65.2% | 989 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Sabine Pass | 339 | 21.8% | 951 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Taylor Landing | 278 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 39/100 |
| Griffing Park | 267 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 53/100 |
| Port Acres | 99 | 47.5% | 799 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77642 (Port Arthur) | 39,045 | 15.7% | 1,358 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 53/100 |
| 77705 (Beaumont) | 38,077 | 58.5% | 2,280 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
| 77706 (Beaumont) | 30,883 | 92.5% | 4,100 Mbps | 8 | A- | 62/100 |
| 77627 (Nederland) | 23,284 | 93.6% | 4,264 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 58/100 |
| 77707 (Beaumont) | 17,469 | 77.7% | 3,792 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 61/100 |
| 77619 (Groves) | 17,344 | 96.2% | 4,526 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 77640 (Port Arthur) | 16,595 | 6.3% | 1,145 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 49/100 |
| 77703 (Beaumont) | 13,711 | 72.7% | 3,640 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 38/100 |
| 77651 (Port Neches) | 13,692 | 91.6% | 4,515 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 77713 (Beaumont) | 13,281 | 52.6% | 2,104 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 66/100 |
| 77701 (Beaumont) | 13,095 | 61.5% | 3,041 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 41/100 |
| 77708 (Beaumont) | 12,208 | 89.0% | 3,816 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 59/100 |
| 77702 (Beaumont) | 2,736 | 90.9% | 3,919 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 43/100 |
| 77622 (Hamshire) | 1,446 | 80.3% | 920 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| 77613 (China) | 1,345 | 48.5% | 953 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 47/100 |
| 77629 (Nome) | 835 | 81.9% | 844 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 52/100 |
| 77655 (Sabine Pass) | 291 | 25.4% | 960 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Jefferson County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Jefferson County Internet Providers
Based on 437 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Jefferson County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.2% coverage in Jefferson County.
At a national level, based on 4256 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 Jefferson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jefferson County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jefferson County
Based on data reported by Jefferson 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 Jefferson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,978 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
Of the providers in Jefferson County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jefferson 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.
AT&T is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jefferson County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jefferson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jefferson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
EarthLink Fiber in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
56.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,515 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 56.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,515 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Jefferson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
56.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,515 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 56.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,515 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Jefferson 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 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.1% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
56.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.6% of Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
56.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.6% of Jefferson 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.
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Spectrum Cable in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 2.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Jefferson County?
EarthLink DSL in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 53.4% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Jefferson County, TX
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 53.4% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Malissa A
Spectrum Fiber
July 14, 2024 Spectrum is known to have scheduled outages to upgrade service and they will not tell customers when it will be scheduled. The upgrades do not improve the services. I have tested my lines several times and I have lost connections and connected again within 20 seconds. I have packet loss, and disturbances to my service, yet technicians can not figure out what the issue is with my service. This company has a monopoly, as other providers are not in my area. This is not fair to the consumer, as we should have multiple options to consider.,
A Port Arthur, TX Customer
AT&T DSL
February 14, 2023 I like the price, but the speed is not steady, and the connection is not as stable as I would like.
CT
Spectrum Cable
January 27, 2023 My internet provider (Spectrum) has been pretty good over the last 4 years that I've used them. Outages used to be infrequent but they seem to happen more often lately and typically last longer than 2hrs each time. I pay about$75/month for 300/10 which just went up this month to $80 for the same speed. I can't find on the bill exactly what went up because it is not itemized in enough detail to determine the change. I plan to contact them and ask about it next week. Cheers...
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jefferson County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jefferson County, available to 94.1% 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.