Best Internet Providers in Walker County, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Walker County, TX
Walker County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Walker County.
Ranks compare Walker County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Walker County, TX at a Glance
Walker County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Walker County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walker County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Walker 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 Walker County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.22% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Walker 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 Walker County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- MidSouth Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Walker County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Walker County's report card score is tied 99th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 57th of 254.
| Measure | Walker County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 60.9% | 189th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,743 Mbps | 83rd of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | Tied 90th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 122nd of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 77th of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 42nd of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 136th of 254 | 92% | 91% | King County (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 69th of 254 | 74% | 76% | Rockwall County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 57th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $60,065 | 201st of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 19th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 60.9% of homes in Walker County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Walker County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,065 (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 Walker County Compares to Its Neighbors
Walker County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Montgomery County has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Trinity County the fewest (48.9%); Walker County has 60.9%.
Map of Walker County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Walker County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County (this page) | 76,400 | 60.9% | 2,743 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Montgomery County | 620,443 | 97.1% | 7,009 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 84/100 |
| Grimes County | 29,268 | 94.6% | 4,309 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
| San Jacinto County | 27,402 | 71.3% | 1,431 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 39/100 |
| Houston County | 22,066 | 73.6% | 1,076 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Trinity County | 13,602 | 48.9% | 876 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 35/100 |
| Madison County | 13,455 | 61.5% | 3,752 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
Internet in Walker County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 12.2% of homes in Riverside to 100.0% in San Jacinto; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 77349 (Huntsville) to 69.4% in 77320 (Huntsville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Walker County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 58,981 | 65.2% | 2,945 Mbps | 7 | B | 54/100 |
| Riverside | 6,778 | 12.2% | 685 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 69/100 |
| New Waverly | 5,406 | 68.4% | 1,280 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Pine Prairie | 2,661 | 100.0% | 4,684 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 72/100 |
| Phelps | 1,745 | 71.9% | 3,691 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| San Jacinto | 1,231 | 100.0% | 2,902 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Dodge | 1,021 | 14.8% | 424 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 38/100 |
| Maynard | 322 | 0.0% | 533 Mbps | 5 | D | 20/100 |
ZIP codes in Walker County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77340 (Huntsville) | 35,325 | 58.9% | 3,361 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 51/100 |
| 77320 (Huntsville) | 34,505 | 69.4% | 2,531 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 61/100 |
| 77358 (New Waverly) | 4,789 | 63.8% | 1,329 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 24/100 |
| 77349 (Huntsville) | 2,612 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2 | F | 70/100 |
| 77367 (Riverside) | 230 | 0.0% | 75 Mbps | 4 | D- | 32/100 |
| 77334 (Huntsville) | 48 | 0.0% | 94 Mbps | 4 | D- | 38/100 |
| 77342 (Huntsville) | 48 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4 | D- | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walker County?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Walker County
| MidSouth Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Walker County Internet Providers
Based on 435 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Walker County 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 50.8% coverage in Walker County.
At a national level, based on 5098 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 Walker County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Walker County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walker County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber |  (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walker County
Based on data reported by Walker County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Walker County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,167 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 | Walker County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walker County?
Of the providers in Walker County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Walker 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Walker County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Walker County
| ISP / Tech Type | Walker County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Walker County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walker County?
EarthLink Fiber in Walker County, TX
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,377 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 39.1% of Walker County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,377 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Walker County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Walker County, TX
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,377 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 39.1% of Walker County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,377 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Walker County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
MidSouth Fiber in Walker County, TX
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,125 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber offers Fiber service to 17.1% of Walker County homes. Across the county, MidSouth Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,125 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,145 Mbps throughout the county.
XFINITY Fiber in Walker County, TX
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Walker County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Walker County, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
4,334 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,334 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Walker County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Walker 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 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 370 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 84 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.0% of Walker County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.0% of Walker County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
196 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.8% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 196 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Walker County, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Walker County?
Optimum Cable in Walker County, TX
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 58.2% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walker County?
EarthLink DSL in Walker County, TX
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.3% of Walker County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Walker County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Walker County, TX
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.3% of Walker County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Walker County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Walker County, TX
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.5% of Walker County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
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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.
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Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
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Nortex Communications Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Walker 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 Walker County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Walker County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Walker County, available to 80.2% 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.