Best Internet Providers in Medina County, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Medina County, TX
Medina 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 Medina County.
Ranks compare Medina County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Medina County, TX at a Glance
Medina County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Medina County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Medina County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Medina County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Medina County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.68% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Medina 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 Medina County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- rNetworks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Southwest Texas Communications - fiber coverage map
- BEC - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Southwest Texas Communications - dsl coverage map
How Medina County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Medina County's report card score is tied 124th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 81st of 254.
| Measure | Medina County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 66.0% | 168th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,270 Mbps | 167th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 78th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 28th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 38th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 117th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 61st of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | Tied 196th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 64th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $84,393 | 42nd of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 117th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 66.0% of homes in Medina County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Medina County are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,393 (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 Medina County Compares to Its Neighbors
Medina County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Bandera County has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Zavala County the fewest (29.7%); Medina County has 66.0%.
Map of Medina County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Medina County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County (this page) | 50,748 | 66.0% | 1,270 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 50/100 |
| Bexar County | 2,009,324 | 93.2% | 5,129 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 77/100 |
| Atascosa County | 48,981 | 62.1% | 1,696 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 40/100 |
| Uvalde County | 24,564 | 45.4% | 1,436 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 44/100 |
| Bandera County | 20,851 | 97.1% | 1,266 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 57/100 |
| Frio County | 18,385 | 36.6% | 949 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 32/100 |
| Zavala County | 9,670 | 29.7% | 982 Mbps | 5 | C- | 48/100 |
Internet in Medina County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 25.0% of homes in Pearson to 89.9% in Castroville; by ZIP code, from 24.5% in 78059 (Natalia) to 91.7% in 78009 (Castroville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Medina County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondo | 11,237 | 72.1% | 915 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Castroville | 8,241 | 89.9% | 1,898 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Devine | 7,869 | 70.4% | 843 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Natalia | 6,195 | 35.3% | 705 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 46/100 |
| Rio Medina | 2,830 | 59.1% | 1,849 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 59/100 |
| Pearson | 2,046 | 25.0% | 808 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 40/100 |
| Lacoste | 1,942 | 80.2% | 1,314 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 58/100 |
| D'Hanis | 1,125 | 79.9% | 1,693 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| New Fountain | 850 | 4.2% | 426 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Mico | 679 | 52.7% | 705 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 46/100 |
| Yancey | 664 | 0.0% | 384 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 40/100 |
| Quihi | 378 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Medina County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78861 (Hondo) | 13,265 | 62.0% | 830 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 54/100 |
| 78016 (Devine) | 9,573 | 62.8% | 804 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| 78009 (Castroville) | 8,535 | 91.7% | 1,869 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 78059 (Natalia) | 6,252 | 24.5% | 708 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 45/100 |
| 78056 (Rio Medina) | 2,180 | 70.7% | 819 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 55/100 |
| 78039 (Lacoste) | 1,715 | 79.7% | 910 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
| 78850 (D'Hanis) | 1,151 | 81.8% | 1,746 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 47/100 |
| 78066 (Rio Medina) | 679 | 0.6% | 404 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 55/100 |
| 78886 (Yancey) | 555 | 0.0% | 386 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Medina County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Medina County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Southwest Texas Communications | 2,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| rNetworks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Medina County Internet Providers
Based on 444 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Medina County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 86.0% coverage in Medina County.
At a national level, based on 4195 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 Medina County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Medina County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Medina County
Based on data reported by Medina County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Medina County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Medina County?
Of the providers in Medina County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Medina 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 Medina County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Medina County
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Medina County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
Rise Broadband Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 50.2% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Medina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Medina County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
BEC Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Medina County homes. Across the county, BEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications Fiber in Medina County, TX
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Southwest Texas Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
392 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Medina County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 392 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Medina 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 58 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.2% of Medina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.2% of Medina County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
rNetworks Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
rNetworks offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.5% of Medina County homes. Across the county, rNetworks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 164 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 200, with an average of 155 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Medina County, TX
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.4% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 298 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 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 60 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
Spectrum Cable in Medina County, TX
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 56.0% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
EarthLink DSL in Medina County, TX
Availability:
44.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.6% of Medina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Medina County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Medina County, TX
Availability:
44.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.6% of Medina County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Medina County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Southwest Texas Communications DSL in Medina County, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers DSL service to 2.7% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Southwest Texas Communications DSL has speeds up to 44 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 6.0, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
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.
ISPReports User
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 Medina 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 Medina County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Medina County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Medina County, available to 96.4% 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.