8 Best Internet Providers in McCulloch County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in McCulloch 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in McCulloch County, TX?

Central Texas Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in McCulloch County based on 282 Texas customer reviews, and Central Texas Telephone Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McCulloch County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in McCulloch County

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

Based on 282 reviews from Texas internet customers, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for McCulloch County residents. Central Texas Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.00 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 80.5% coverage in McCulloch County.

At a national level, based on 2377 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McCulloch County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Central Texas Telephone Cooperative. 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 McCulloch County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Central Texas Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McCulloch County

Based on data reported by McCulloch County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in McCulloch County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,665 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 Central Texas Telephone Cooperative. This indicates Central Texas Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McCulloch County?

Texas customers rate Central Texas Telephone 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.

Central Texas Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 McCulloch County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in McCulloch County

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

McCulloch County ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	McCulloch County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McCulloch County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.07%	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.	3,824 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 McCulloch County.	6.2	7.8	6.8

 

McCulloch County Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	McCulloch 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.	2.5	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.	16%	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.	48%	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.	48%	74%	76%

McCulloch County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in McCulloch County is B+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McCulloch County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McCulloch County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The McCulloch 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 McCulloch County households have an internet connection despite having 99.12% availability. 48% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 48% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 48% subscribe to it. A very low number of McCulloch 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 McCulloch County?

How Much Speed does a McCulloch County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McCulloch County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. McCulloch County's average household income is $59,656 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

McCulloch County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 16% 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 McCulloch County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, McCulloch County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McCulloch County?

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

To see how McCulloch 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 McCulloch County's B+ ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.