Best Internet Providers in Runnels County, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Runnels County, TX
Runnels County has 13 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 Runnels County.
Ranks compare Runnels County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Runnels County, TX at a Glance
Runnels County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Runnels County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Runnels County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Runnels 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 Runnels County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.26% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Runnels 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 Runnels County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- VGI Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hillcountry Network Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- PowerNet Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Runnels County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Runnels County's report card score is tied 66th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 156th of 254.
| Measure | Runnels County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.7% | 154th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,778 Mbps | 81st of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 73rd 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 | 6% | Tied 180th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 180th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 92nd of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 110th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 172nd of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $61,109 | 195th 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 70.7% of homes in Runnels County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Runnels County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,109 (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 Runnels County Compares to Its Neighbors
Runnels County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Taylor County has the most homes with fiber (94.6%) and Concho County the fewest (50.0%); Runnels County has 70.7%.
Map of Runnels County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Runnels County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnels County (this page) | 9,900 | 70.7% | 2,778 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 40/100 |
| Taylor County | 143,208 | 94.6% | 2,542 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 64/100 |
| Tom Green County | 120,003 | 85.9% | 5,040 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 56/100 |
| Nolan County | 14,738 | 65.1% | 1,715 Mbps | 8 | B | 34/100 |
| Coleman County | 7,684 | 86.0% | 3,593 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 38/100 |
| Concho County | 3,303 | 50.0% | 3,838 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Coke County | 3,285 | 69.0% | 4,801 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 24/100 |
Internet in Runnels County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Miles to 93.8% in Winters; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 76861 (Miles) to 88.8% in 79567 (Winters). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Runnels County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinger | 4,127 | 93.8% | 4,783 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 50/100 |
| Winters | 2,788 | 93.8% | 1,846 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Miles | 1,546 | 0.0% | 955 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Rowena | 731 | 5.3% | 968 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Hatchel | 244 | 9.8% | 398 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 43/100 |
| Norton | 226 | 49.1% | 597 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Blanton | 120 | 0.0% | 168 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 43/100 |
| Wilmeth | 115 | 88.7% | 923 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 22/100 |
| Bethel | 106 | 35.9% | 1,934 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 32/100 |
| Drasco | 73 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 33/100 |
| Pumphrey | 44 | 70.5% | 735 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 21/100 |
ZIP codes in Runnels County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76821 (Ballinger) | 4,594 | 87.0% | 4,434 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 48/100 |
| 79567 (Winters) | 3,136 | 88.8% | 1,711 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 44/100 |
| 76861 (Miles) | 2,145 | 0.0% | 866 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 30/100 |
| 76875 (Rowena) | 584 | 0.0% | 778 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 25/100 |
| 76865 (Norton) | 139 | 56.8% | 616 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Runnels County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Runnels County
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| VGI Technology | 1,000 |
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| PowerNet Wireless | 35 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
| Hillcountry Network Systems | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Runnels County Internet Providers
Based on 293 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Runnels 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 81.9% coverage in Runnels County.
At a national level, based on 2467 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 Runnels County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Runnels County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Runnels County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Runnels County
Based on data reported by Runnels County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Runnels County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,268 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Runnels County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Runnels County?
Of the providers in Runnels County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Runnels 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 Runnels County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Runnels County
| ISP / Tech Type | Runnels County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (3) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Runnels County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Runnels County?
Frontier Fiber in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
3,841 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 64.9% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 3,841 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Runnels County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Runnels County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
632 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 632 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 599 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Runnels 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 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Hillcountry Network Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
VGI Technology Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
728 Mbps
VGI Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.8% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, VGI Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 728 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 200, with an average of 154 Mbps throughout the county.
PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
PowerNet Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 35 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Runnels County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 62.6% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Runnels County?
Frontier DSL in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 22.2% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Runnels County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Taylor Telecom DSL in Runnels County, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers DSL service to 9.5% of Runnels County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom DSL has speeds up to 48 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
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Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
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Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
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Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
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Nortex Communications Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Runnels 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 Runnels County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Runnels County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Runnels County, available to 93.7% 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.