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Best Internet Providers in Taft Southwest, TX

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Taft Southwest has 4 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 Taft Southwest.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber2.1%San Patricio County 75.0%bottom 23%
Average top speed351 MbpsSan Patricio County 5,096 Mbpsbottom 15%
Providers41.6 at a typical addressbottom 9%
Homes with internet76%San Patricio County 85%bottom 16%
ISP Report CardD-score 9 of 100bottom 9%
Connectivity index37/100San Patricio County 49/100bottom 45%

Ranks compare Taft Southwest with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Taft Southwest, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Taft Southwest ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestGtek CommunicationsUp to 200 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 34.72% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Taft Southwest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Gtek Communications

Gtek Communications logo

Availability:

93.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $44.95 - $119.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Taft Southwest.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Taft Southwest residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

93.8%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

34.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Taft Southwest.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Taft Southwest residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

34.7%

30 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(177)

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1-866-557-9907 Price: $44.99 - $124.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Taft Southwest.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Taft Southwest residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.1%

7,000 Mbps

7,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(119)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

16.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Taft Southwest.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Taft Southwest residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

16.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Taft Southwest residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Taft Southwest ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Taft Southwest, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Taft Southwest 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 Taft Southwest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 34.72% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Taft Southwest?

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.

Taft Southwest, TX map of internet availability

How Taft Southwest Compares to Places Its Size

Taft Southwest's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.

D-score 9 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 9%
37/100San Patricio County 49/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 45%
Measure Taft Southwest Rank among US places under 1,000 people San Patricio County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 2.1% bottom 23% 75.0% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 351 Mbps bottom 15% 5,096 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1.6 bottom 9% 5.6 8.1 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 3.0 top 8% 2.8 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 14% top 24% 8% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 93% top 47% 93% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 76% bottom 16% 85% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 38% bottom 17% 66% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 76% top 37% 72% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $89,397 top 20% $74,068 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 28% top 1% 15% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 2.1% of homes in Taft Southwest, against 75.0% across San Patricio County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Taft Southwest are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,397 (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 Taft Southwest

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Taft Southwest?

Frontier Fiber in Taft Southwest, TX

Frontier logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(119)

Avg. Download Speed

7,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Taft Southwest homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps, with speeds from 7,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Taft Southwest from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Taft Southwest?

Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Taft Southwest, TX

Gtek Communications logo

Availability:

93.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Taft Southwest homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Taft Southwest from Gtek Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Taft Southwest, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

34.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Taft Southwest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Taft Southwest from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Taft Southwest, TX

Verizon logo

Availability:

16.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of Taft Southwest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Taft Southwest from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Taft Southwest?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Taft Southwest, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Taft Southwest?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Taft Southwest, TX.

Internet in Taft Southwest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Taft Southwest

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Taft Southwest

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Taft Southwest Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Taft Southwest that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Portland has the most homes with fiber (95.7%) and Sinton the fewest (38.9%); Taft Southwest has 2.1%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Taft Southwest (this page)144 2.1%351 Mbps1.6D-37/100
Portland18,798 95.7%6,758 Mbps5.9B+79/100
Aransas Pass12,074 91.0%6,371 Mbps5.7B44/100
Ingleside9,722 91.8%6,525 Mbps4.7B53/100
Sinton8,757 38.9%1,220 Mbps6.7C+40/100
Taft5,461 84.8%5,959 Mbps4.9B-38/100
Odem3,738 94.1%6,614 Mbps4.2B35/100
Gregory3,279 92.0%6,511 Mbps5.6B46/100
Morgan Farm573 88.3%906 Mbps6.8B-39/100
Bayside474 0.0%181 Mbps3.6D-23/100
Sodville206 14.1%501 Mbps2.7D45/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Taft Southwest?

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, Gtek 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 Taft Southwest

Max Advertised Speed in Taft Southwest, TX
Frontier Communications7,000
Gtek Communications200
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
Verizon25

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Customer Ratings for Taft Southwest Internet Providers

Based on 77 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Taft Southwest residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 1335 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 Taft Southwest Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Taft Southwest, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeTaft Southwest OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Gtek CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Taft Southwest

Based on data reported by Taft Southwest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Gtek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Taft Southwest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 TypeTaft Southwest SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
FrontierNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Gtek CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Taft Southwest?

Of the providers in Taft Southwest, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Taft Southwest 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.

The table below shows how customers in Taft Southwest, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Taft Southwest

ISP / Tech TypeTaft Southwest AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Gtek CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas

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Mike M

Spectrum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Evelyn O.

Optimum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Peoples Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

great service and great customer service

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glen M

Brazos Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026

Great

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paul West

Nortex Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Taft Southwest?

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 Taft Southwest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Gtek 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 Taft Southwest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Gtek Communications has the broadest coverage in Taft Southwest, available to 93.8% 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.