Best Internet Providers in San Saba County, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in San Saba County, TX
San Saba County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in San Saba County.
Ranks compare San Saba County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in San Saba County, TX at a Glance
San Saba County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
HCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 San Saba County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Saba County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in San Saba 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 San Saba County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 73.30% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in San Saba 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 San Saba County
- Central Texas Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- HCTC - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Central Texas Telephone Cooperative - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HCTC - dsl coverage map
How San Saba County Compares to the Rest of Texas
San Saba County's report card score is tied 188th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 122nd of 254.
| Measure | San Saba County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | Tied 3rd of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | Tied 189th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | 249th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 197th 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 | 93% | Tied 149th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 44th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 76th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 130th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $60,679 | 198th 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 99.0% of homes in San Saba County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in San Saba County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,679 (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 San Saba County Compares to Its Neighbors
San Saba County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Mills County has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Llano County the fewest (20.2%); San Saba County has 99.0%.
Map of San Saba County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
San Saba County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba County (this page) | 5,730 | 99.0% | 997 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 44/100 |
| Burnet County | 49,130 | 23.0% | 1,532 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Brown County | 38,095 | 74.4% | 3,820 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 36/100 |
| Lampasas County | 21,627 | 36.7% | 1,859 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 51/100 |
| Llano County | 21,243 | 20.2% | 1,716 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 36/100 |
| McCulloch County | 7,630 | 89.2% | 3,835 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 51/100 |
| Mills County | 4,456 | 99.3% | 1,447 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 47/100 |
| Mason County | 3,953 | 68.8% | 3,811 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 41/100 |
Internet in San Saba County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in San Saba County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba | 3,753 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Richland Springs | 527 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Cherokee | 512 | 96.7% | 995 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Chappel | 325 | 97.2% | 988 Mbps | 3 | C | 38/100 |
| Harkeyville | 245 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Skeeterville | 74 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Bowser | 62 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Elm Grove | 57 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 52/100 |
| Locker | 43 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 78/100 |
| Holt | 33 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in San Saba County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76877 (San Saba) | 4,419 | 99.2% | 997 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 42/100 |
| 76871 (Richland Springs) | 601 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 62/100 |
| 76832 (Cherokee) | 533 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 40/100 |
| 76824 (Bend) | 6 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Saba 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, Central Texas 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 San Saba County
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| HCTC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for San Saba County Internet Providers
Based on 248 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for San Saba 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 70.7% coverage in San Saba County.
At a national level, based on 2246 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 San Saba County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in San Saba County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | San Saba County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Saba County
Based on data reported by San Saba County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Central Texas Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in San Saba 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 | San Saba County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Saba County?
Of the providers in San Saba County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in San Saba 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 San Saba County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in San Saba County
| ISP / Tech Type | San Saba County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in San Saba County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Saba County?
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 98.4% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HCTC Fiber in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HCTC offers Fiber service to 1.1% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, HCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Saba County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.3% of San Saba 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 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
279 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 279 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Saba County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in San Saba County, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Saba County?
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative DSL in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 8.8% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
HCTC DSL in San Saba County, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
HCTC offers DSL service to 1.4% of San Saba County homes. Across the county, HCTC DSL has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the county. HCTC DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in San Saba County from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 San Saba 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 San Saba County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Central Texas 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 San Saba County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Central Texas Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in San Saba County, available to 98.4% 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.