17 Best Internet Providers in Rusk County, TX
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| Rusk County ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,337 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Rusk 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.
Rusk County has 17 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 Rusk County.
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Rusk County has 17 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 Rusk County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rusk 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 Rusk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rusk County, TX?
Eastex Telephone Cooperative is the best internet provider in Rusk County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Eastex Telephone Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rusk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is an option for 31.18% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rusk County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rusk County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rusk County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rusk County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 471 reviews from Texas internet customers, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Rusk County residents. Eastex Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 41.6% coverage in Rusk County.
At a national level, based on 4349 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rusk 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 Rusk County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Eastex Telephone Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Rusk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ETEX | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Longview Cable Television | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skynet Country | 75 Mbps | ||
| Hilliary Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rusk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rusk County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | 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 | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rusk 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 Rusk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,377 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 Eastex Telephone Cooperative. This indicates Eastex Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rusk County?
Texas customers rate Eastex Telephone Cooperative 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.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rusk County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rusk County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rusk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rusk County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (4) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Longview Cable | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rusk 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 Rusk County below, including the metrics used and how Rusk County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rusk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.72% | 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. | 2,337 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 Rusk County. | 4.1 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 77% | 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. | 55% | 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% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rusk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rusk County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rusk County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rusk County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rusk 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.
77% of Rusk County households have an internet connection despite having 98.69% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Rusk 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 Rusk County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rusk County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rusk County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rusk County's average household income is $70,379 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Rusk County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Rusk County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rusk County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rusk County?
Frontier Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 34.7% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 33.9% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 28.4% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.8% of Rusk 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 Rusk County, TX
ETEX offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Rusk County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,754 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rusk County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rusk County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,754 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rusk County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zito Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hilliary Communications Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Hilliary Communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Hilliary Communications Fiber has speeds up to 25 Mbps
CCECA BROADBAND Fiber in Rusk County, TX
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, CCECA BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rusk County?
Optimum Cable in Rusk County, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 36.3% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Zito Cable in Rusk County, TX
Zito Media offers Cable service to 13.5% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Longview Cable in Rusk County, TX
Longview Cable Television offers Cable service to 9.4% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Longview 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 Rusk County?
Brightspeed DSL in Rusk County, TX
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 8.5% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Rusk County, TX
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.8% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rusk County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL in Rusk County, TX
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 5.5% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 19 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.
Hilliary Communications DSL in Rusk County, TX
Hilliary Communications offers DSL service to 4.0% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Hilliary Communications DSL has speeds up to 19 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.
EarthLink DSL in Rusk County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.4% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 24 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rusk County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rusk County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.4% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 24 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rusk County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Rusk County, TX
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.1% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rusk County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Rusk 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 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.1% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.1% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.5% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Skynet Country Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX
Skynet Country offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.2% of Rusk County homes. Across the county, Skynet Country Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rusk 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 Rusk County is Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Eastex Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rusk County is Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rusk 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 Rusk County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rusk 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 Rusk County's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100