Best Internet Providers in Sterling County, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling County, TX
Sterling County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Sterling County.
Ranks compare Sterling County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Sterling County, TX at a Glance
Sterling County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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PowerNet Wireless
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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 Sterling County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Sterling 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 Sterling County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.30% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sterling 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 Sterling County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- PowerNet Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- VGI Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Sterling County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Sterling County's report card score is tied 73rd of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 63rd of 254.
| Measure | Sterling County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.8% | 112th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 4,395 Mbps | 29th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 123rd 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 | 7% | Tied 153rd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 21st 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 | 54% | Tied 173rd of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 102nd of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $64,954 | 156th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 88th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 80.8% of homes in Sterling County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Sterling County are larger than the US average (3.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,954 (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 Sterling County Compares to Its Neighbors
Sterling County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Glasscock County has the most homes with fiber (89.0%) and Mitchell County the fewest (55.5%); Sterling County has 80.8%.
Map of Sterling County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Sterling County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling County (this page) | 1,372 | 80.8% | 4,395 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Tom Green County | 120,003 | 85.9% | 5,040 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 56/100 |
| Howard County | 34,860 | 79.2% | 1,649 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 41/100 |
| Mitchell County | 8,990 | 55.5% | 1,096 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 29/100 |
| Reagan County | 3,385 | 88.9% | 6,311 Mbps | 8 | A- | 49/100 |
| Coke County | 3,285 | 69.0% | 4,801 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Glasscock County | 1,116 | 89.0% | 946 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 39/100 |
Internet in Sterling County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Sterling County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling City | 1,364 | 81.3% | 4,429 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 53/100 |
ZIP codes in Sterling County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76951 (Sterling City) | 1,380 | 80.4% | 4,385 Mbps | 6 | B | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sterling 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 Sterling County
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| PowerNet Wireless | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| VGI Technology | 50 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Sterling County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Sterling County Internet Providers
Based on 262 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sterling County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 86.7% coverage in Sterling County.
At a national level, based on 1604 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 Sterling County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (29) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sterling County
Based on data reported by Sterling County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Sterling County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,996 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 | Sterling County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sterling County?
Of the providers in Sterling County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sterling 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sterling County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling County
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VGI Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PowerNet Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Sterling County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling County?
Frontier Fiber in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 80.8% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sterling County?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
PowerNet Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 123 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Sterling 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 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
999 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 999 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 998 Mbps throughout the county.
VGI Technology Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
40.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
VGI Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.1% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, VGI Technology 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 Sterling County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sterling County, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sterling County?
Frontier DSL in Sterling County, TX
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 11.6% of Sterling County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sterling County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Sterling County, available to 86.7% 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.