12 Best Internet Providers in Lubbock County, TX
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Lubbock County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,584 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Lubbock County Customer Ratings | 9 |
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.
Lubbock County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Lubbock County.
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Lubbock County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Lubbock County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lubbock County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Lubbock County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lubbock County, TX?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Lubbock County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lubbock County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 91.18% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lubbock County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lubbock County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lubbock County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lubbock County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (6) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 259 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lubbock County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Rise Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Lubbock County.
At a national level, based on 2367 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lubbock County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Lubbock County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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 Lubbock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| South Plains | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Telespan | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| TWN Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lubbock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lubbock County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (6) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lubbock 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 5,120 Mbps in Lubbock County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,329 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lubbock County?
Texas customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Rise Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lubbock County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lubbock County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lubbock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lubbock County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (6) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lubbock 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 Lubbock County below, including the metrics used and how Lubbock County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lubbock County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.77% | 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. | 3,584 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 Lubbock County. | 10.4 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 75% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lubbock County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lubbock County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lubbock County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lubbock County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lubbock 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.
88% of Lubbock County households have an internet connection despite having 97.56% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lubbock 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 Lubbock County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lubbock County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lubbock County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lubbock County's average household income is $75,080 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.
Lubbock County also has 23% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Lubbock County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lubbock County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lubbock County?
MetroNet Fiber in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
1,775 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 75.2% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,775 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,823 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 62.6% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,823 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 Lubbock County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,823 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 62.6% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,823 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 Lubbock County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
South Plains Fiber in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, South Plains Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,988 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,988 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lubbock County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lubbock County?
Optimum Cable in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 90.4% of Lubbock 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 Lubbock County?
EarthLink DSL in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 57.6% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lubbock County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 57.6% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lubbock County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 6.1% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lubbock County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lubbock County?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
191 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Telespan Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Telespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Telespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 40, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Lubbock 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 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Lubbock 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.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Lubbock County, TX
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Lubbock County homes. Across the county, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lubbock 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lubbock 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 Lubbock County's A- ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100