In Ward County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 83.90% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 500 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 Ward County, TX.
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Ward County, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Ward 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 Ward County are not shown.
Ward County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ward County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 83.90% of Ward County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Ward County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ward County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ward County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ward County home can get up to 500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 500 Mbps, which 83.90% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ward County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ward County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.32% of Ward County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.77% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ward County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ward County, along with details on where in Ward County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Ward County, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 83.90%, or 9,769 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, south, southeast, and southwest Ward County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ward County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ward County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ward County. The fastest plan anyone in Ward County can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Ward County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ward County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ward County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ward County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ward County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ward County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ward County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Ward County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 500 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 83.90% in Ward County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ward 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
- Crane County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tom Green County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nacogdoches County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Augustine County, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sabine Parish, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grant Parish, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Glascock County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gates County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gem County, ID: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gentry County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Giles County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gilmer County, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gilpin County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glacier County, MT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gasconade County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds