11 Best Internet Providers in Matagorda County, TX
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Matagorda County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,382 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Matagorda County 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.
Matagorda County has 11 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 Matagorda County.
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Matagorda County has 11 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 Matagorda County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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MyJEC.net
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Above are the top 4 providers in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Matagorda County, TX?
True Internet Services is the best internet provider in Matagorda County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, True Internet Services had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Matagorda County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. True Internet Services is an option for 92.48% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Matagorda County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Matagorda County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Matagorda County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Matagorda County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| True Internet Services | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MyJEC.net | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 258 reviews from Texas internet customers, True Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Matagorda County residents. True Internet Services was rated at an average of 4.50 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 66.0% coverage in Matagorda County.
At a national level, based on 2206 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MyJEC.net is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by True Internet Services. 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 Matagorda County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| YK Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| MyJEC.net | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| True Internet Services | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Skynet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Matagorda County
| ISP / Tech Type | Matagorda County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| True Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MyJEC.net | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Matagorda County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Matagorda County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,646 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 True Internet Services. This indicates True Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Matagorda County?
Texas customers rate True Internet Services 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.
True Internet Services received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Matagorda County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Matagorda County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Matagorda County
| ISP / Tech Type | Matagorda County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| True Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MyJEC.net | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Matagorda 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 Matagorda County below, including the metrics used and how Matagorda County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Matagorda County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Matagorda County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 68.15% | 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. | 3,382 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 Matagorda County. | 7.7 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 54% | 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. | 54% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Matagorda County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Matagorda County is B+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Matagorda County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Matagorda County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Matagorda 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.
83% of Matagorda County households have an internet connection despite having 99.63% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
How Much Speed does a Matagorda County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Matagorda County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Matagorda County's average household income is $62,411 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Matagorda County 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, 6% 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 Matagorda County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Matagorda County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% 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 Matagorda County?
EarthLink Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 37.9% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 37.9% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
MyJEC.net Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
16.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
MyJEC.net offers Fiber service to 16.8% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, MyJEC.net Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,708 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,708 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
YK Communications Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
YK Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, YK Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Matagorda County?
Sparklight Cable in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 78.0% of Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
EarthLink DSL in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
48.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.8% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
48.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.8% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
YK Communications DSL in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
YK Communications offers DSL service to 2.8% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, YK Communications DSL has speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Matagorda County?
True Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
393 Mbps
True Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, True Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 393 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 98 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
908 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 908 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 444 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Matagorda 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 59 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 county.
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.1% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.6% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.6% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.4% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
MyJEC.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.6% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
YK Communications Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
465 Mbps
YK Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Matagorda County homes. Across the county, YK Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 465 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County is True Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, True Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Matagorda County is True Internet Services.
- HughesNet, True Internet Services, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Matagorda 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 Matagorda County's B+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100