13 Best Internet Providers in Wood County, TX
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Wood County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,218 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Wood County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Wood 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 Wood County.
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Wood 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 Wood County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Peoples
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Optimum
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Spectrum
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EarthLink
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Above are the top 4 providers in Wood 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 Wood County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wood County, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Wood 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 Wood County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 96.85% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wood County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Wood County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wood County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 467 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Wood County residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. ETEX wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 12.8% coverage in Wood County.
At a national level, based on 4137 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| ETEX | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skynet Country | 75 Mbps | ||
| Texas CellNet | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Wood County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Wood County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,474 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 Wood 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 Wood County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Wood County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (1) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet Country | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Wood 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 Wood County below, including the metrics used and how Wood County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Wood County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wood County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 91.81% | 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. | 1,218 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 Wood County. | 6.1 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Wood County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Wood County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wood County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wood County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Wood 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.
86% of Wood County households have an internet connection despite having 99.38% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 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 Wood 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 Wood County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
How Much Speed does a Wood County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wood County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wood County's average household income is $65,198 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Wood County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% 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 Wood County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wood County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Peoples Fiber in Wood County, TX
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 63.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Wood County, TX
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Wood County, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 12.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Wood County, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Optimum Cable in Wood County, TX
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
905 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 45.2% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 905 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 34 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Peoples DSL in Wood County, TX
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers DSL service to 35.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Peoples DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Wood County, TX
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 15.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Wood County, TX
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 15.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Wood County, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Wood County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
340 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 340 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 44 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Wood 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 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 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 71 Mbps throughout the county.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
40.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Point Broadband Fixed Wireless.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
26.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.9% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Texas CellNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county.
Skynet Country Fixed Wireless in Wood County, TX
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Skynet Country offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Skynet Country Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County is Peoples.
- Viasat, Peoples Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wood 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 Wood County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Wood 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 Wood County's B ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100