Best Internet Providers in Starr County, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Starr County, TX
Starr County has 9 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 Starr County.
Ranks compare Starr County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Starr County, TX at a Glance
Starr County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
VTX1 Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Starr County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Starr County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Starr 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 Starr County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.65% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Starr 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 Starr County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Smartcom Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Falcon Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - dsl coverage map
How Starr County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Starr County's report card score is tied 63rd of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 67th of 254.
| Measure | Starr County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 88.2% | 68th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 5,933 Mbps | 6th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 139th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.6 | Tied 2nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 38th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 225th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | Tied 218th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 88th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | Tied 234th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $40,353 | 251st of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 14th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 88.2% of homes in Starr County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Starr County are larger than the US average (3.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,353 (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 Starr County Compares to Its Neighbors
Starr County has 4 neighbors. Among them, Jim Hogg County has the most homes with fiber (93.5%) and Zapata County the fewest (32.6%); Starr County has 88.2%.
Map of Starr County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Starr County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County (this page) | 65,920 | 88.2% | 5,933 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 52/100 |
| Hidalgo County | 870,781 | 65.4% | 3,240 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 61/100 |
| Zapata County | 13,889 | 32.6% | 1,517 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 52/100 |
| Brooks County | 7,076 | 88.6% | 5,928 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Jim Hogg County | 4,838 | 93.5% | 4,720 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 47/100 |
Internet in Starr County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 19.3% of homes in Los Ebanos to 99.1% in La Grulla; by ZIP code, from 87.1% in 78582 (Rio Grande City) to 93.7% in 78548 (La Grulla). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Starr County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City | 36,210 | 88.5% | 6,023 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 53/100 |
| Roma | 15,925 | 93.3% | 6,412 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Rosita | 1,933 | 97.4% | 6,261 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 49/100 |
| Grulla | 1,667 | 63.6% | 4,813 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 56/100 |
| Escobares | 1,487 | 96.4% | 6,355 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 56/100 |
| La Grulla | 1,222 | 99.1% | 6,946 Mbps | 3.3 | B | 57/100 |
| Los Saenz | 1,078 | 97.1% | 6,503 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 74/100 |
| Los Ebanos | 1,030 | 19.3% | 2,081 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 60/100 |
| East Alto Bonito | 905 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 36/100 |
| Santa Cruz | 741 | 96.6% | 2,664 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Garza-Salinas II | 651 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 47/100 |
| Fronton | 548 | 4.7% | 1,195 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 70/100 |
| Garciasville | 436 | 72.5% | 5,099 Mbps | 6 | B | 47/100 |
| La Casita | 431 | 93.5% | 6,571 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 53/100 |
| San Isidro | 336 | 97.0% | 993 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 30/100 |
| Falcon Heights | 297 | 64.3% | 3,939 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Delmita | 263 | 99.2% | 995 Mbps | 5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Roma Creek | 201 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 55/100 |
| Old Escobares | 184 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 5.5 | A- | 52/100 |
| Falcon Village | 155 | 0.0% | 96 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 27/100 |
| Santa Elena | 135 | 89.6% | 938 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Santa Catarina | 115 | 82.6% | 909 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 31/100 |
| Salineno | 105 | 24.8% | 1,413 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Loma Linda East | 67 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 28/100 |
ZIP codes in Starr County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78582 (Rio Grande City) | 44,122 | 87.1% | 5,886 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 52/100 |
| 78584 (Roma) | 19,926 | 90.4% | 6,194 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 51/100 |
| 78548 (La Grulla) | 1,013 | 93.7% | 6,822 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 57/100 |
| 78588 (San Isidro) | 359 | 96.7% | 990 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 30/100 |
| 78536 (Delmita) | 259 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 30/100 |
| 78545 (Falcon Heights) | 144 | 75.7% | 3,797 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 20/100 |
| 78591 (Santa Catarina) | 126 | 86.5% | 919 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 30/100 |
| 78547 (La Casita) | 39 | 89.7% | 6,323 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 53/100 |
| 78585 (Salineno) | 29 | 0.0% | 67 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Starr County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Starr County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Smartcom Telephone | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Falcon Internet | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Starr County Internet Providers
Based on 461 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Starr 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 89.1% coverage in Starr County.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 Starr County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Starr County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Starr County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Starr County
Based on data reported by Starr County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Starr County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Starr County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Starr County?
Of the providers in Starr County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Starr 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 Starr County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Starr County
| ISP / Tech Type | Starr County 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Starr County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Starr County?
Frontier Fiber in Starr County, TX
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 79.8% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Starr County, TX
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Starr County, TX
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 12.5% of Starr County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Starr County, TX
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Starr County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Starr 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 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of Starr County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of Starr County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Starr County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 264 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 50, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county.
Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Falcon Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Starr County?
Spectrum Cable in Starr County, TX
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 91.5% of Starr County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Starr County?
VTX1 Companies DSL in Starr County, TX
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers DSL service to 3.3% of Starr County homes. Across the county, VTX1 Companies DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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.
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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 Starr 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 Starr County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Starr County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Starr County, available to 92.0% 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.