In Gaines County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 68.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,126 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 Fiber internet providers in Gaines County, TX.
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Gaines County, TX Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gaines 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 Gaines County are not shown.
Gaines County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gaines County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 68.00% of Gaines County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Gaines County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gaines County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gaines County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Gaines County home can get up to 1,126 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 12.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gaines County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Gaines County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gaines County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gaines County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.90% of Gaines County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.99% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gaines County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gaines County, along with details on where in Gaines County and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Optimum fiber coverage
About 52.26%, or 11,287 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, and west Gaines County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gaines County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaines County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gaines County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaines County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Gaines County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Gaines County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gaines County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaines County is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 13.54%, or 2,924 people, have Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, and southeast Gaines County area. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gaines County.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaines County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gaines County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaines County can order from Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gaines County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Gaines County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gaines County fiber providers. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaines County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Gaines County, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 12.95%, or 2,797 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, central, and west Gaines County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gaines County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaines County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Gaines County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaines County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaines County customers is up to 1,900 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Gaines County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gaines County fiber providers. Windstream offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaines County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,898 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
Gaines County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gaines County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gaines County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Gaines County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,126 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 68.00% in Gaines County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gaines County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Lea County, NM: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dawson County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Borden County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Otero County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shackelford County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stephens County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Palo Pinto County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Parker County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Panola County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mariposa County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro County, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Overton County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Owen County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: less fiber coverage, faster speeds