16 Best Internet Providers in Smith County, TX
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| Smith County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,409 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Smith County Customer Ratings | 9 |
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.
Smith County has 16 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 Smith County.
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Smith County has 16 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 Smith County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Smith 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 Smith County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smith County, TX?
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is the best internet provider in Smith County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Smith County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is an option for 11.62% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Smith County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Smith County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Smith County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (5) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| DCTexas by Digi Comm1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 474 reviews from Texas internet customers, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is the best internet service provider for Smith County residents. Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 2.2% coverage in Smith County.
At a national level, based on 4241 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.84 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Smith 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 Smith County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Nextlink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Smith County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ETEX | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 40 Mbps | ||
| Texas CellNet | 30 Mbps | ||
| DCTexas by Digi Comm1 | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smith County
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (5) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| DCTexas by Digi Comm1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Smith County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Smith County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,112 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 Nextlink. This indicates Nextlink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smith County?
Texas customers rate Nextlink 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.
Nextlink received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Smith County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Smith County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smith County
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA BROADBAND | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (5) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| DCTexas by Digi Comm1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Smith 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 Smith County below, including the metrics used and how Smith County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Smith County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.46% | 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. | 2,409 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 Smith County. | 6.9 | 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 51% | 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. | 51% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Smith County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Smith County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Smith County is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Smith County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Smith 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.
89% of Smith County households have an internet connection despite having 99.13% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Smith 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 Smith County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
How Much Speed does a Smith County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Smith County is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Smith County's average household income is $78,527 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Smith County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Smith County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Smith County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
MetroNet Fiber in Smith County, TX
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 39.0% of Smith County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,112 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Smith County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 17.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Smith County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 17.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Smith County, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CCECA BROADBAND Fiber in Smith County, TX
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Smith 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
ETEX Fiber in Smith County, TX
ETEX offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Smith County homes. Across the county, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Smith County, TX
Optimum offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Smith County, TX
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,009 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.
Peoples Fiber in Smith County, TX
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Smith County, TX
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,853 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Smith County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
Optimum Cable in Smith County, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 90.9% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 933 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 35 Mbps throughout the county. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Smith County from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
EarthLink DSL in Smith County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 35.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Smith County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Smith County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 35.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Smith County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Smith County, TX
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 10.9% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Smith County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Smith 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 62 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 Smith County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
DCTexas by Digi Comm1 Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
DCTexas by Digi Comm1 offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.7% of Smith County homes. Across the county, DCTexas by Digi Comm1 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.8% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 134 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 60, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 349 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 87 Mbps throughout the county.
Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TX
Texas CellNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Smith 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 Smith County is CCECA BROADBAND.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Nextlink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Smith County is Nextlink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smith 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 Smith County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Smith 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 Smith County's B ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
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