Best Internet Providers in Panola County, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Panola County, TX
Panola County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Panola County.
Ranks compare Panola County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Panola County, TX at a Glance
Panola County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Panola County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Panola County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Panola 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 Panola County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.56% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Panola 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 Panola County
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- ETEX - fiber coverage map
- Eastex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Hilliary Communications - dsl coverage map
How Panola County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Panola County's report card score is tied 220th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 203rd of 254.
| Measure | Panola County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 59.6% | Tied 191st of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 897 Mbps | 219th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | Tied 192nd of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 162nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 123rd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 225th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 136th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 183rd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 148th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $64,414 | 161st 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 59.6% of homes in Panola County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Panola County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,414 (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 Panola County Compares to Its Neighbors
Panola County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Louisiana. Among them, Rusk County has the most homes with fiber (85.5%) and De Soto Parish, LA the fewest (19.3%); Panola County has 59.6%.
Map of Panola County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Panola County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola County (this page) | 22,491 | 59.6% | 897 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 33/100 |
| Caddo Parish, LA | 237,848 | 67.0% | 3,530 Mbps | 8 | B | 43/100 |
| Harrison County | 68,839 | 61.8% | 1,197 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 43/100 |
| Rusk County | 52,214 | 85.5% | 2,648 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 36/100 |
| De Soto Parish, LA | 26,812 | 19.3% | 1,268 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 28/100 |
| Shelby County | 24,022 | 43.7% | 597 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 30/100 |
Internet in Panola County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 28.5% of homes in Beckville to 99.5% in DeBerry; by ZIP code, from 35.5% in 75631 (Beckville) to 98.0% in 75639 (DeBerry). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Panola County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 9,538 | 41.2% | 968 Mbps | 6 | C | 49/100 |
| DeBerry | 2,371 | 99.5% | 1,045 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 13/100 |
| Beckville | 1,626 | 28.5% | 548 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Long Branch | 977 | 80.2% | 842 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Riderville | 944 | 91.8% | 939 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 13/100 |
| Deadwood | 862 | 63.1% | 767 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 9/100 |
| Gary City | 761 | 78.5% | 886 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Gary | 699 | 70.8% | 813 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Holland Quarters | 676 | 80.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C | 30/100 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 651 | 95.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Grand Bluff | 612 | 75.7% | 838 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 41/100 |
| Clayton | 548 | 83.9% | 843 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 43/100 |
| Daniels | 504 | 77.0% | 934 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 27/100 |
| Fair Play | 299 | 42.5% | 533 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Delray | 294 | 67.7% | 756 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 35/100 |
| Panola | 173 | 96.5% | 972 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Panola County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75633 (Carthage) | 13,433 | 53.6% | 961 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 38/100 |
| 75639 (DeBerry) | 2,979 | 98.0% | 1,037 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 14/100 |
| 75631 (Beckville) | 2,532 | 35.5% | 560 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 39/100 |
| 75643 (Gary City) | 2,053 | 68.6% | 758 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 41/100 |
| 75669 (Long Branch) | 673 | 74.4% | 800 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Panola 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, Sparklight and 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 Panola County
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| ETEX | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Hilliary Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Panola County Internet Providers
Based on 557 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Panola 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 54.7% coverage in Panola County.
At a national level, based on 6767 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 Panola County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Panola County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Panola County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) |  (6) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Panola County
Based on data reported by Panola County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Panola 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 | Panola County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Panola County?
Of the providers in Panola County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Panola 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 Panola County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Panola County
| ISP / Tech Type | Panola County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Panola County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Panola County?
Spectrum Fiber in Panola County, TX
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 40.9% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Panola County, TX
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Panola County homes. Across the county, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Panola County, TX
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 13.3% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Panola County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Panola County, TX
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Panola 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 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Panola County, TX
Availability:
65.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.9% of Panola County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Panola County, TX
Availability:
65.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.9% of Panola County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Panola County, TX
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Panola County?
Sparklight Cable in Panola County, TX
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 38.0% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Panola County, TX
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 3.1% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Panola County, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.4% of Panola County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Panola County?
EarthLink DSL in Panola County, TX
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 37.7% of Panola County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Panola County, TX
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 37.7% of Panola County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Panola County, TX
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 16.5% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Hilliary Communications DSL in Panola County, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Hilliary Communications offers DSL service to 1.2% of Panola County homes. Across the county, Hilliary Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 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 Panola 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 Panola County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight and 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 Panola County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Panola County, available to 84.6% 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.