Best Internet Providers in Madison County, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Madison County, TX
Madison County has 10 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 Madison County.
Ranks compare Madison County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Madison County, TX at a Glance
Madison County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MidSouth Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Madison County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madison County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Madison County based on 460 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 Madison 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 Madison County
- MidSouth Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Zochnet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Madison County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Madison County's report card score is tied 154th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 98th of 254.
| Measure | Madison County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.5% | 188th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,752 Mbps | 49th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | Tied 192nd of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 56th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 22nd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 80th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 154th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 183rd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 79th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $75,183 | 81st of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 39th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 61.5% of homes in Madison County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Madison County are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,183 (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 Madison County Compares to Its Neighbors
Madison County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Grimes County has the most homes with fiber (94.6%) and Robertson County the fewest (47.8%); Madison County has 61.5%.
Map of Madison County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Madison County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County (this page) | 13,455 | 61.5% | 3,752 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Brazos County | 233,849 | 63.2% | 3,626 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 52/100 |
| Walker County | 76,400 | 60.9% | 2,743 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Grimes County | 29,268 | 94.6% | 4,309 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Houston County | 22,066 | 73.6% | 1,076 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Robertson County | 16,757 | 47.8% | 830 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 29/100 |
| Leon County | 15,719 | 75.1% | 950 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 27/100 |
Internet in Madison County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 60.8% of homes in Madisonville to 83.6% in North Zulch; by ZIP code, from 13.9% in 75852 (Madisonville) to 95.7% in 77872 (North Zulch). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Madison County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 9,376 | 60.8% | 4,127 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 49/100 |
| North Zulch | 2,536 | 83.6% | 4,980 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 40/100 |
| Normangee | 1,180 | 76.6% | 1,665 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Elwood | 650 | 46.3% | 597 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Midway | 588 | 2.0% | 136 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 37/100 |
| Mecca | 409 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 53/100 |
ZIP codes in Madison County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77864 (Madisonville) | 7,092 | 77.2% | 5,317 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 50/100 |
| 75852 (Madisonville) | 3,831 | 13.9% | 413 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 43/100 |
| 77872 (North Zulch) | 1,885 | 95.7% | 5,480 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madison County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from MidSouth Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Madison County
| MidSouth Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Zochnet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Madison County Internet Providers
Based on 460 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Madison County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MidSouth Fiber wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 59.7% coverage in Madison County.
At a national level, based on 4318 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 Madison County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Madison County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber |  (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison County
Based on data reported by Madison County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MidSouth Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Madison County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,973 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 MidSouth Fiber. This indicates MidSouth Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison County?
Of the providers in Madison County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Madison 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Madison County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madison County
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Madison County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
MidSouth Fiber in Madison County, TX
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,973 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber offers Fiber service to 59.7% of Madison County homes. Across the county, MidSouth Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,973 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 5,636 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fiber in Madison County, TX
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,916 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,916 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Madison County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Madison County, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
334 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 334 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 137 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.2% of Madison 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 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Madison County, TX
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 39.4% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband 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 Madison County?
EarthLink DSL in Madison County, TX
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Madison County, TX
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Madison County, TX
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 18.7% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 104 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madison County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
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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Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Madison 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 Madison County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be MidSouth Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MidSouth Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Madison County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison County, available to 97.1% 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.