11 Best Internet Providers in Kendall County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Kendall County, TX 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 Kendall County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kendall County, TX?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet provider in Kendall County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Bandera Electric Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kendall County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Bandera Electric Cooperative is an option for 32.77% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kendall County

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

Based on 401 reviews from Texas internet customers, Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Kendall County residents. Bandera Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HCTC wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 13.2% coverage in Kendall County.

At a national level, based on 3738 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HCTC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kendall County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Bandera Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bandera Electric Cooperative and Hotwire Communications 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 Kendall County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	GVTC	5,000 Mbps
	Hotwire Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Bandera Electric Cooperative	2,000 Mbps
	HCTC	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Bee Creek Communications	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	VTX1 Companies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kendall County

Based on data reported by Kendall County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bandera Electric Cooperative and Hotwire Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Kendall County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Bandera Electric Cooperative. This indicates BEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kendall County?

Texas customers rate Bandera Electric Cooperative 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.

Bandera Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HCTC is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kendall County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Kendall County

Kendall 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 Kendall County below, including the metrics used and how Kendall County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Kendall County ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Kendall County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kendall County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.17%	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.	2,139 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 Kendall County.	7.3	7.8	6.8

 

Kendall County Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kendall County	Texas	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.	2.7	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.	21%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	80%	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.	81%	74%	76%

Kendall County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kendall County is A-, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kendall County is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kendall County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kendall 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.

94% of Kendall County households have an internet connection despite having 99.14% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Kendall 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 Kendall County?

How Much Speed does a Kendall County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kendall County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kendall County's average household income is $124,138 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much 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.

Kendall County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Kendall County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kendall County households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kendall County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kendall County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kendall County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kendall County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kendall 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 Kendall County is BEC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bandera Electric Cooperative and Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bandera Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Kendall County is BEC.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Bee Creek Communications has the broadest coverage in Kendall 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 Kendall County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kendall 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 Kendall County's A- ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.