Best Internet Providers in Polk County, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Polk County, TX
Polk County has 9 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 Polk County.
Ranks compare Polk County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Polk County, TX at a Glance
Polk County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Eastex Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Highline
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Polk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Polk 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 Polk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.18% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk 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 Polk County
- Eastex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Highline - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lake Livingston Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Highline - cable coverage map
- Highline - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Lake Livingston Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Polk County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Polk County's report card score is tied 206th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 98th of 254.
| Measure | Polk County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 88.5% | 66th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 912 Mbps | 215th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | 222nd of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 122nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 77th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 42nd of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 74th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | Tied 145th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 90th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $63,930 | 165th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 151st of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 88.5% of homes in Polk County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Polk County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,930 (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 Polk County Compares to Its Neighbors
Polk County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Tyler County has the most homes with fiber (92.4%) and Trinity County the fewest (48.9%); Polk County has 88.5%.
Map of Polk County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Polk County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County (this page) | 50,123 | 88.5% | 912 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 47/100 |
| Liberty County | 91,628 | 75.2% | 3,901 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 55/100 |
| Angelina County | 86,395 | 81.5% | 1,605 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Hardin County | 56,231 | 69.1% | 1,865 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| San Jacinto County | 27,402 | 71.3% | 1,431 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 39/100 |
| Tyler County | 19,798 | 92.4% | 995 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 31/100 |
| Trinity County | 13,602 | 48.9% | 876 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 35/100 |
Internet in Polk County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 77.9% of homes in Corrigan to 100.0% in Providence; by ZIP code, from 69.9% in 75939 (Corrigan) to 99.7% in 77360 (Onalaska). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Polk County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 21,629 | 82.5% | 859 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 47/100 |
| West Livingston | 8,164 | 99.5% | 998 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 54/100 |
| Onalaska | 6,119 | 99.2% | 998 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Corrigan | 3,051 | 77.9% | 843 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 24/100 |
| Providence | 1,941 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Goodrich | 1,904 | 89.4% | 960 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 49/100 |
| Segno | 1,373 | 97.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 30/100 |
| Marston | 1,032 | 92.5% | 976 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 46/100 |
| West Tempe | 923 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 46/100 |
| Moscow | 677 | 75.9% | 801 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 35/100 |
| Schwab City | 591 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Ace | 366 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 33/100 |
| Dallardsville | 313 | 68.4% | 724 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 32/100 |
| New Willard | 310 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 25/100 |
| Camden | 308 | 23.4% | 315 Mbps | 2 | D- | 24/100 |
| Carmona | 263 | 61.2% | 754 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Pluck | 195 | 40.5% | 572 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 37/100 |
| Wakefield | 190 | 35.8% | 111 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 46/100 |
| Lily Island | 189 | 93.7% | 938 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 23/100 |
| Holly Grove | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 40/100 |
| Leggett | 161 | 65.8% | 667 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Snow Hill | 145 | 64.1% | 660 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Seven Oaks | 68 | 60.3% | 641 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 31/100 |
ZIP codes in Polk County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77351 (Livingston) | 37,725 | 88.6% | 912 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 48/100 |
| 77360 (Onalaska) | 5,598 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 75939 (Corrigan) | 3,696 | 69.9% | 761 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 27/100 |
| 77335 (Goodrich) | 2,044 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 75960 (Moscow) | 752 | 71.4% | 760 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 34/100 |
| 75934 (Camden) | 83 | 0.0% | 40 Mbps | 1 | F | 19/100 |
| 77350 (Livingston) | 49 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Polk 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, Eastex Telephone 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 Polk County
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Highline | 1,000 |
| Lake Livingston Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Fidium Fiber | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Polk County Internet Providers
Based on 291 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Polk 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 57.9% coverage in Polk County.
At a national level, based on 2594 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 Polk County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Polk County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Lake Livingston Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk County
Based on data reported by Polk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Eastex Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Polk 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 | Polk County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Lake Livingston Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Of the providers in Polk County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Polk 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 Polk County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (20) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Lake Livingston Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Polk County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Polk County, TX
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 65.2% of Polk 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
Highline Fiber in Polk County, TX
Availability:
24.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highline offers Fiber service to 24.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Highline Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lake Livingston Telephone Company Fiber in Polk County, TX
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lake Livingston Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Lake Livingston Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, TX
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Polk 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 59 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 Polk County, TX
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, TX
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, TX
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Optimum Cable in Polk County, TX
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
515 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 30.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 515 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Highline Cable in Polk County, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Highline offers Cable service to 11.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Highline Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Highline DSL in Polk County, TX
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Highline offers DSL service to 32.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Highline DSL has speeds up to 18 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Lake Livingston Telephone Company DSL in Polk County, TX
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Lake Livingston Telephone Company offers DSL service to 10.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Lake Livingston Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Polk County, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Polk County, TX
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Polk County, TX
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
430 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 430 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 64 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 Polk 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 Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Eastex Telephone Cooperative. 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 Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk County, available to 89.2% 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.