14 Best Internet Providers in Upshur County, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Upshur County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upshur County, TX?

Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Upshur County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Peoples Telecom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Upshur County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Peoples Telecom is an option for 6.03% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Upshur County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upshur County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upshur County Internet Providers

Based on 457 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Upshur County residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Longview Cable Television wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 1.1% coverage in Upshur County.

At a national level, based on 4125 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Longview Cable Television is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upshur County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Peoples Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Upshur County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Longview Cable Television	1,000 Mbps
	Peoples Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	ETEX	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	HallsNet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Skynet Country	75 Mbps
	Point Broadband	40 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Veopoint	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upshur County

Based on data reported by Upshur 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 Upshur County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,225 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Peoples Telecom. This indicates Peoples reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Upshur County?

Texas customers rate Peoples Telecom as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Peoples Telecom received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. ETEX is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Upshur County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Upshur County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Upshur County

Upshur County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Upshur County below, including the metrics used and how Upshur County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Upshur County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Upshur County	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upshur County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.37%	78.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,619 Mbps	3,946 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Upshur County.	4.6	7.8	6.8

 

Upshur County Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upshur County	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	6%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	55%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	56%	74%	76%

Upshur County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upshur County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upshur County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upshur County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upshur County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

87% of Upshur County households have an internet connection despite having 99.28% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Upshur County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Upshur County?

How Much Speed does a Upshur County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upshur County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Upshur County's average household income is $66,348 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Upshur County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Upshur County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upshur County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upshur County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upshur County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Upshur 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 Upshur County is Peoples.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Peoples Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Upshur County is Peoples.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and ETEX has the broadest coverage in Upshur County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Upshur County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Upshur County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Upshur County's B- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.