Best Internet Providers in Vanderpool, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Vanderpool, TX
Vanderpool has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Vanderpool.
Ranks compare Vanderpool with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Vanderpool, TX at a Glance
Vanderpool Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Southwest Texas Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
HCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Vanderpool ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vanderpool, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Vanderpool 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 Vanderpool, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 63.48% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Vanderpool?
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 Vanderpool
- Southwest Texas Communications - fiber coverage map
- HCTC - fiber coverage map
- BEC - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Southwest Texas Communications - dsl coverage map
- HCTC - dsl coverage map
- rNetworks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Vanderpool Compares to Places Its Size
Vanderpool's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Vanderpool | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Bandera County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | top 36% | 97.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,622 Mbps | top 26% | 1,266 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 5.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 73% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,741 | bottom 42% | $76,169 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Vanderpool, against 97.1% across Bandera County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Vanderpool are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,741 (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 Vanderpool
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vanderpool?
Southwest Texas Communications Fiber in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers Fiber service to 66.3% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, Southwest Texas Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
HCTC Fiber in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HCTC offers Fiber service to 34.8% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, HCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BEC Fiber in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, BEC 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 Vanderpool?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
rNetworks Fixed Wireless in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
36.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
rNetworks offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.3% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, rNetworks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vanderpool?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vanderpool, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vanderpool?
Southwest Texas Communications DSL in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Southwest Texas Communications offers DSL service to 67.8% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, Southwest Texas Communications DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
HCTC DSL in Vanderpool, TX
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
HCTC offers DSL service to 43.9% of Vanderpool homes. Across the city, HCTC DSL has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. HCTC DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Vanderpool from HCTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Vanderpool by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Vanderpool has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Vanderpool
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Vanderpool
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78885 | 238 | 92.4% | 1,875 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 60/100 |
How Vanderpool Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Vanderpool that have their own pages are all within 26 miles. Among them, Rio Frio has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Mountain Home the fewest (72.4%); Vanderpool has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderpool (this page) | 460 | 94.3% | 1,622 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Hunt | 1,422 | 89.2% | 4,575 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Mountain Home | 1,310 | 72.4% | 2,171 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 43/100 |
| Rio Frio | 1,026 | 97.6% | 1,718 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Leakey | 969 | 88.8% | 4,200 Mbps | 4 | B- | 46/100 |
| Tarpley | 953 | 59.6% | 749 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 28/100 |
| Medina | 936 | 90.1% | 1,866 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 48/100 |
| Utopia | 732 | 96.6% | 1,944 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 78/100 |
| Concan | 337 | 50.1% | 3,012 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Vance | 163 | 69.3% | 1,476 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 75/100 |
| Reagan Wells | 157 | 31.9% | 621 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vanderpool?
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, Southwest Texas 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 Vanderpool
| Southwest Texas Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| HCTC | 1,000 |
| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| rNetworks | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Vanderpool Internet Providers
Based on 219 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Vanderpool residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Southwest Texas Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 67.8% coverage in Vanderpool.
At a national level, based on 1413 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 Vanderpool Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Vanderpool, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vanderpool Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vanderpool
Based on data reported by Vanderpool ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Southwest Texas Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Vanderpool. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,956 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 | Vanderpool Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vanderpool?
Of the providers in Vanderpool, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Vanderpool 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. Southwest Texas Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Vanderpool, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Vanderpool
| ISP / Tech Type | Vanderpool Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Texas Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| rNetworks | (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 Vanderpool?
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 Vanderpool is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Southwest Texas 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 Vanderpool is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Southwest Texas Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Vanderpool, available to 67.8% 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.