In Ector County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.71% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,337 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Ector County, TX.
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Ector County, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Ector County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ector County are not shown.
Ector County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ector County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.71% of Ector County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Ector County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ector County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ector County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ector County home can get up to 1,337 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,500 Mbps, which 61.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ector County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ector County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ector County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ector County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.85% of Ector County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.42% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ector County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ector County, along with details on where in Ector County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Ector County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 74.05%, or 122,313 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ector County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ector County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ector County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ector County. The fastest plan anyone in Ector County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ector County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Ector County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ector County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ector County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Ector County, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 61.81%, or 102,097 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, south, southeast, west, and southwest Ector County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ector County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ector County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ector County. The fastest plan anyone in Ector County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Ector County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Ector County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ector County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ector County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Reach Broadband Cable in Ector County, TX
Reach Broadband cable coverage
About 19.02%, or 31,418 people, have Reach Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Ector County area. Reach Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ector County.
Reach Broadband cable download speeds
Reach Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ector County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Reach Broadband cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ector County. The fastest plan anyone in Ector County can order from Reach Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ector County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Reach Broadband cable upload speeds
In Ector County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Reach Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Reach Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ector County cable providers. Reach Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ector County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ector County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ector County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ector County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Ector County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,337 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 91.71% in Ector County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ector County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Winkler County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Runnels County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hill County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Freestone County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Natchitoches Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Winnebago County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Portage County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kootenai County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Aiken County, SC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Madera County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maui County, HI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mesa County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds