12 Best Internet Providers in Nolan County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Nolan 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 Nolan County, TX?

Taylor Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Nolan County based on 261 Texas customer reviews, and Taylor Electric 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 Nolan County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Nolan County

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

Based on 261 reviews from Texas internet customers, Taylor Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Nolan County residents. Taylor Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Taylor Telecom wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.6% coverage in Nolan County.

At a national level, based on 2326 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Taylor Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nolan County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Taylor Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vero Broadband 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 Nolan County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Vero Broadband	2,300 Mbps
	Taylor Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Taylor Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	TWN Communications	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AMA Techtel	75 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nolan County

Based on data reported by Nolan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Vero Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Nolan County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 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 Taylor Telecom. This indicates Taylor Telecom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nolan County?

Texas customers rate Taylor Telecom 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.

Taylor Telecom received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Taylor Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Nolan County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Nolan County

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

Nolan County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Nolan County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Nolan County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	64.24%	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.	1,717 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 Nolan County.	6.8	7.8	6.8

 

Nolan County Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Nolan 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.	4%	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.	91%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	56%	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.	56%	74%	76%

Nolan County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Nolan County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Nolan County is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Nolan County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Nolan 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.

81% of Nolan County households have an internet connection despite having 99.06% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Nolan 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 Nolan County?

How Much Speed does a Nolan County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Nolan County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Nolan County's average household income is $53,273 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much 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.

Nolan 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, 4% 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 Nolan County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Nolan County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nolan County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nolan County?

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

To see how Nolan 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 Nolan County's B ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.