Best Internet Providers in Shackelford County, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shackelford County, TX
Shackelford County has 10 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 Shackelford County.
Ranks compare Shackelford County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Shackelford County, TX at a Glance
Shackelford County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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DSL
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Nextlink
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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 Shackelford County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shackelford County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.55% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AMA Techtel - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - dsl coverage map
How Shackelford County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Shackelford County's report card score is tied 220th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 140th of 254.
| Measure | Shackelford County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 9.2% | Tied 244th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 830 Mbps | Tied 226th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 104th 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 | 9% | Tied 106th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 80th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 112th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | Tied 126th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 70th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $70,833 | 114th 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 9.2% of homes in Shackelford County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Shackelford County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,833 (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 Shackelford County Compares to Its Neighbors
Shackelford County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Haskell County has the most homes with fiber (90.1%) and Stephens County the fewest (0.8%); Shackelford County has 9.2%.
Map of Shackelford County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Shackelford County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackelford County (this page) | 3,105 | 9.2% | 830 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 42/100 |
| Jones County | 19,663 | 82.7% | 1,143 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Eastland County | 17,725 | 10.8% | 774 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 26/100 |
| Callahan County | 13,708 | 84.0% | 1,349 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 51/100 |
| Stephens County | 9,101 | 0.8% | 820 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 40/100 |
| Haskell County | 5,416 | 90.1% | 1,507 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Throckmorton County | 1,440 | 75.6% | 1,488 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 37/100 |
Internet in Shackelford County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Shackelford County
ZIP codes in Shackelford County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76430 (Albany) | 2,333 | 0.0% | 945 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 44/100 |
| 76464 (Moran) | 498 | 0.0% | 144 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shackelford 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, Optimum 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 Shackelford County
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AMA Techtel | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Shackelford County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Shackelford County Internet Providers
Based on 291 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shackelford 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 69.6% coverage in Shackelford County.
At a national level, based on 2631 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 Shackelford County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shackelford County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shackelford 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shackelford County
Based on data reported by Shackelford County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Shackelford County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 | Shackelford 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 | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shackelford County?
Of the providers in Shackelford County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shackelford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shackelford 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 | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Shackelford County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shackelford County?
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Shackelford 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 Shackelford County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
776 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 776 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 500, with an average of 370 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Shackelford 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 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
279 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of Shackelford 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 Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.1% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Taylor Telecom Fixed Wireless in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
305 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 305 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 600 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 150, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shackelford County?
Optimum Cable in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 66.9% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shackelford County?
EarthLink DSL in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 49.6% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 49.6% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.4% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Taylor Telecom DSL in Shackelford County, TX
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers DSL service to 5.4% of Shackelford County homes. Across the county, Taylor Telecom DSL has speeds up to 15 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 2.0 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 Shackelford 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 Shackelford County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Shackelford County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shackelford County, available to 94.0% 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.