Best Internet Providers in Smithwick, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smithwick, TX
Smithwick has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Smithwick.
Ranks compare Smithwick with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Smithwick, TX at a Glance
Smithwick Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Hotwire Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Hillcountry Network Systems
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Smithwick ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smithwick, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Smithwick 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 Smithwick, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Smithwick?
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 Smithwick
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- VGI Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hillcountry Network Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zero2 Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Smithwick Compares to Places Its Size
Smithwick's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Smithwick | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Burnet County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 32.7% | bottom 35% | 23.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,190 Mbps | top 11% | 1,532 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 12% | 7.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 41% | top 1% | 14% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 6% | 54% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $101,197 | top 11% | $82,658 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 32.7% of homes in Smithwick, against 23.0% across Burnet County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Smithwick are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 41% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $101,197 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Smithwick
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smithwick?
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 32.7% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smithwick?
Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Hillcountry Network Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
419 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 419 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 200, with an average of 164 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
VGI Technology Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
VGI Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, VGI Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Zero2 Wireless Fixed Wireless in Smithwick, TX
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Zero2 Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.9% of Smithwick homes. Across the city, Zero2 Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smithwick?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Smithwick, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smithwick?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Smithwick, TX.
Internet in Smithwick by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Smithwick
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Smithwick
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How Smithwick Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Smithwick that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Bertram has the most homes with fiber (54.4%) and Briarcliff the fewest (0.0%); Smithwick has 32.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithwick (this page) | 593 | 32.7% | 3,190 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 41/100 |
| Marble Falls | 11,569 | 26.7% | 1,133 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Lago Vista | 9,726 | 10.4% | 1,176 Mbps | 8.7 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Spicewood | 8,543 | 49.9% | 1,107 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 64/100 |
| Bertram | 4,997 | 54.4% | 3,527 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 42/100 |
| Jonestown | 2,369 | 3.0% | 1,009 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 77/100 |
| Meadowlakes | 2,247 | 10.1% | 1,620 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 67/100 |
| Briarcliff | 2,062 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 87/100 |
| Oatmeal | 1,536 | 6.5% | 1,061 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,447 | 0.0% | 989 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 56/100 |
| Fairland | 411 | 20.2% | 707 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smithwick?
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, Hotwire 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 Smithwick
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| VGI Technology | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Zero2 Wireless | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Hillcountry Network Systems | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Smithwick Internet Providers
Based on 257 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Smithwick 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 81.6% coverage in Smithwick.
At a national level, based on 2276 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 Smithwick Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smithwick, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithwick Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zero2 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smithwick
Based on data reported by Smithwick ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Smithwick. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Smithwick 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zero2 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smithwick?
Of the providers in Smithwick, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Smithwick 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 Smithwick, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smithwick
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithwick 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zero2 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Smithwick?
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 Smithwick is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Smithwick is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Hillcountry Network Systems has the broadest coverage in Smithwick, available to 89.5% 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.