Best Internet Providers in Winkler County, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winkler County, TX
Winkler County has 6 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 Winkler County.
Ranks compare Winkler County with the 254 Texas counties.
The Best Internet in Winkler County, TX at a Glance
Winkler County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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AT&T
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Optimum
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Delcom
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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 Winkler County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winkler County, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Winkler 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 Winkler County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 81.48% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winkler 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 Winkler County
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Delcom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Delcom - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Winkler County Compares to the Rest of Texas
Winkler County's report card score is 240th of 254 and its connectivity index is tied 98th of 254.
| Measure | Winkler County | Rank among Texas counties | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 8.8% | 246th of 254 | 82.8% | 71.5% | Mills County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 487 Mbps | Tied 250th of 254 | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Montgomery County (7,009 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | Tied 166th of 254 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Rockwall County (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 76th of 254 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Jim Hogg County (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | Tied 252nd of 254 | 15% | 15% | Real County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 117th of 254 | 96% | 96% | Collin County and Denton County and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 112th 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 | 69% | Tied 130th of 254 | 80% | 81% | Rockwall County (94%) |
| Median household income | $85,941 | 37th of 254 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Rockwall County ($143,311) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 39th of 254 | 17% | 16% | Brazos County (42%) |
Fiber reaches 8.8% of homes in Winkler County, against 82.8% across Texas. Households in Winkler County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,941 (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 Winkler County Compares to Its Neighbors
Winkler County has 5 neighbors, 1 of them in New Mexico. Among them, Lea County, NM has the most homes with fiber (90.5%) and Ward County the fewest (7.0%); Winkler County has 8.8%.
Map of Winkler County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Winkler County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County (this page) | 7,791 | 8.8% | 487 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Ector County | 165,171 | 59.3% | 3,258 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Lea County, NM | 74,455 | 90.5% | 1,744 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 53/100 |
| Andrews County | 18,610 | 78.9% | 1,748 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Ward County | 11,644 | 7.0% | 483 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Loving County | 64 | 39.1% | 545 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 63/100 |
Internet in Winkler County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Winkler County
ZIP codes in Winkler County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79745 (Kermit) | 6,848 | 9.0% | 540 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 51/100 |
| 79789 (Wink) | 943 | 7.5% | 98 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winkler 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, Optimum 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 Winkler County
| Delcom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Winkler County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Winkler County Internet Providers
Based on 270 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Winkler 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 69.6% coverage in Winkler County.
At a national level, based on 2503 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 Winkler County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winkler County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winkler County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Delcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winkler County
Based on data reported by Winkler County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Winkler County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 | Winkler County 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Delcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winkler County?
Of the providers in Winkler County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Winkler 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 Winkler County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winkler County
| ISP / Tech Type | Winkler County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Delcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Winkler County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winkler County?
Delcom Fiber in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Delcom offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, Delcom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winkler County?
Delcom Fixed Wireless in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Delcom offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, Delcom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Winkler 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 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winkler County?
Optimum Cable in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 85.9% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winkler County?
EarthLink DSL in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.7% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Winkler County, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.7% of Winkler County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Winkler 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 Winkler County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Winkler County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Delcom has the broadest coverage in Winkler County, available to 99.1% 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.