Best Internet Providers in Tatum, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tatum, TX
Tatum has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Tatum.
Ranks compare Tatum with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tatum, TX at a Glance
Tatum Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Hilliary Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Eastex Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Tatum ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tatum, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tatum 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 Tatum, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tatum?
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 Tatum
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Eastex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- ETEX - fiber coverage map
- Hilliary Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hilliary Communications - dsl coverage map
How Tatum Compares to Places Its Size
Tatum's report card score is in the top 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Tatum | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rusk County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | top 35% | 85.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 933 Mbps | bottom 18% | 2,648 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 39% | 4.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 6% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 81% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 57% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,130 | top 39% | $69,476 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in Tatum, against 85.5% across Rusk County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Tatum are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,130 (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 Tatum
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tatum?
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Tatum, TX
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 37.8% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Tatum, TX
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 37.7% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Tatum, TX
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 36.1% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hilliary Communications Fiber in Tatum, TX
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Hilliary Communications offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Hilliary Communications Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Tatum, TX
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Tatum homes. Across the city, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tatum?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tatum, TX
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Tatum homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tatum, TX
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
191 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tatum, TX
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of Tatum homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tatum, TX
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of Tatum homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tatum?
Zito Cable in Tatum, TX
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 79.3% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tatum?
Hilliary Communications DSL in Tatum, TX
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Hilliary Communications offers DSL service to 70.6% of Tatum homes. Across the city, Hilliary Communications DSL has speeds up to 19 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Tatum by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Tatum has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tatum
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Tatum
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75691 | 3,980 | 92.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 49/100 |
How Tatum Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tatum that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Lake Cherokee has the most homes with fiber (92.0%) and Beckville the fewest (28.5%); Tatum has 90.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum (this page) | 3,142 | 90.9% | 933 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Beckville | 1,626 | 28.5% | 548 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Lake Cherokee | 1,318 | 92.0% | 2,672 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 50/100 |
| Lakeport | 976 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Easton | 935 | 95.2% | 979 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 31/100 |
| Monroe | 761 | 63.9% | 2,045 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Darco | 740 | 91.2% | 991 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Grand Bluff | 612 | 75.7% | 838 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 41/100 |
| Oak Hill | 375 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Fair Play | 299 | 42.5% | 533 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Delray | 294 | 67.7% | 756 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tatum?
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, Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Spectrum, and Zito Media 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 Tatum
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| ETEX | 1,000 |
| Hilliary Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tatum Internet Providers
Based on 440 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tatum 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 79.3% coverage in Tatum.
At a national level, based on 4207 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 Tatum Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tatum, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tatum 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 | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) |  (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tatum
Based on data reported by Tatum ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Spectrum, and Zito Media. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tatum. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Tatum 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 | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tatum?
Of the providers in Tatum, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tatum 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 Tatum, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tatum
| ISP / Tech Type | Tatum 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 | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (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 Tatum?
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 Tatum is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Spectrum, and Zito Media. 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 Tatum is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tatum, available to 91.4% 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.