15 Best Internet Providers in Milam County, TX
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Milam County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,009 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Milam County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Milam County has 15 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 Milam County.
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Milam County has 15 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 Milam County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Milam 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 Milam County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Milam County, TX?
Zochnet is the highest-rated internet provider in Milam County based on 459 Texas customer reviews, and Zochnet 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 Milam County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Milam County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Milam County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Milam County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Zochnet | (1) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (2) |  (16) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, Zochnet is the best internet service provider for Milam County residents. Zochnet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zito Media wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 22.1% coverage in Milam County.
At a national level, based on 4162 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zochnet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.77 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Milam 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 Milam County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Zochnet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bandera Electric Cooperative 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 Milam County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zochnet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| Western Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| SOS Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Milam County
| ISP / Tech Type | Milam County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Zochnet | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Milam County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bandera Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Milam County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,998 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 Zochnet. This indicates Zochnet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Milam County?
Texas customers rate Zito Media 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.
Zito Media received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Zochnet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Milam County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Milam County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Milam County
| ISP / Tech Type | Milam County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Zito | (1) | (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Milam 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 Milam County below, including the metrics used and how Milam County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Milam County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Milam County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 36.65% | 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. | 1,009 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 Milam County. | 6.3 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 44% | 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. | 45% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Milam County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Milam County is C+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Milam County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Milam County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Milam 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 Milam County households have an internet connection despite having 99.10% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Milam 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 Milam County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Milam County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Milam County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Milam County's average household income is $67,550 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.
Milam County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% 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 Milam County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Milam County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Milam County?
Zito Fiber in Milam County, TX
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BEC Fiber in Milam County, TX
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Milam County homes. Across the county, BEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Zochnet Fiber in Milam County, TX
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Milam County, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Milam County?
Optimum Cable in Milam County, TX
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 26.8% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Zito Cable in Milam County, TX
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 21.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Milam County, TX
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.3% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Spectrum 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 Milam County?
EarthLink DSL in Milam County, TX
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.8% of Milam County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Milam County, TX
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.8% of Milam County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Milam County, TX
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 10, with an average of 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Milam County, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.4% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Milam County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
837 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 837 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 1,000, with an average of 606 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.3% of Milam 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 49 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
63.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Zochnet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Milam County homes. Across the county, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 10, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Milam County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Milam County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Milam County, TX
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Milam County homes. Across the county, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Milam 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 Milam County is Zochnet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bandera Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zochnet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Milam County is Zito.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Milam 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 Milam County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Milam 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 Milam County's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100