13 Best Internet Providers in Wharton County, TX
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Wharton County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,254 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Wharton County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Wharton County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Wharton County.
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Wharton County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Wharton County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Wharton County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Wharton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wharton County, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Wharton County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wharton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 57.50% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wharton County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Wharton County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wharton County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Wharton County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| EBTX Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 241 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Wharton County residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Rural Telecommunications of America wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 12.8% coverage in Wharton County.
At a national level, based on 2092 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wharton County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wharton County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire 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 Wharton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| YK Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| EBTX Wireless | 200 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skynet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wharton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wharton County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| EBTX Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Wharton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Wharton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,512 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wharton County?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wharton County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Wharton County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wharton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wharton County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| EBTX Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| YK Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Wharton 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 Wharton County below, including the metrics used and how Wharton County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wharton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.44% | 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. | 1,254 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 Wharton County. | 6.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 7% | 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. | 87% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 45% | 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. | 46% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Wharton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Wharton County is B-, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wharton County is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wharton County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Wharton 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.
83% of Wharton County households have an internet connection despite having 98.90% availability. 45% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 45% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Wharton 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 Wharton County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
How Much Speed does a Wharton County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wharton County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Wharton County's average household income is $69,404 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.
Wharton County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Wharton County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wharton County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wharton County?
Rise Broadband Fiber in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 62.4% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
YK Communications Fiber in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
YK Communications offers Fiber service to 25.2% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, YK Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
7,512 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,512 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wharton County?
Sparklight Cable in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 62.9% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wharton County?
EarthLink DSL in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 51.1% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 51.1% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
YK Communications DSL in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
YK Communications offers DSL service to 3.0% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, YK Communications DSL has speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wharton County?
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
668 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 668 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 499 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Wharton 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 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.3% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.3% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
237 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 237 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the county.
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Wharton County Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Wharton County Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, Wharton County Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EBTX Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wharton County, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
EBTX Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Wharton County homes. Across the county, EBTX Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 158 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Wharton 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 Wharton County is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wharton County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Skynet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wharton 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 Wharton County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Wharton 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 Wharton County's B- ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100