12 Best Internet Providers in Kilgore, TX
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Kilgore ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,291 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Kilgore Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Kilgore has 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kilgore.
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Kilgore has 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kilgore.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Kilgore, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Kilgore ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kilgore, TX?
ETEX is the best internet provider in Kilgore based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, ETEX had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kilgore, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, ETEX is an option for 13.26% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kilgore, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kilgore
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kilgore Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kilgore Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) |  (16) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, ETEX is the best internet service provider for Kilgore residents. ETEX was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zito Media wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 2.7% coverage in Kilgore.
At a national level, based on 4195 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kilgore?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kilgore?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Zito Media. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Kilgore
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ETEX | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Longview Cable Television | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skynet Country | 75 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kilgore
| ISP / Tech Type | Kilgore Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Zito | (0) |  (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kilgore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Kilgore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,620 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zito Media. This indicates Zito reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kilgore?
Texas customers rate Longview Cable Television 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.
Longview Cable Television received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. ETEX is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kilgore customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kilgore, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kilgore
| ISP / Tech Type | Kilgore Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Zito | (0) |  (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kilgore 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 city 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 Kilgore below, including the metrics used and how Kilgore compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Kilgore | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kilgore that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.10% | 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. | 4,291 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 Kilgore. | 5.9 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.0 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 94% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 80% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 61% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kilgore ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kilgore is B+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kilgore is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kilgore have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kilgore ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
80% of Kilgore households have an internet connection despite having 98.01% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Kilgore 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 Cities Compare to Kilgore?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 8 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kilgore Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kilgore is 3.0, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kilgore's average household income is $71,175 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.
Kilgore also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Kilgore has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kilgore households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kilgore?
Frontier Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 80.7% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 61.3% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.8% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,675 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,675 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 Kilgore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,675 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,675 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Kilgore from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kilgore?
Longview Cable in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Longview Cable Television offers Cable service to 80.8% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Longview Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 7.5% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Zito Cable in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 2.7% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Zito 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 Kilgore?
Frontier DSL in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 20.0% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Kilgore from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 7.0% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kilgore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 7.0% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kilgore from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kilgore?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Skynet Country Fixed Wireless in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Skynet Country offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Skynet Country Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kilgore, TX
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of Kilgore homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kilgore?
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 Kilgore is ETEX.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zito Media may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kilgore is Longview Cable.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kilgore 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 Kilgore's B+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100