In Galveston County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 84.10% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,934 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 Galveston County, TX.
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Galveston County, TX Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Galveston 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 Galveston County are not shown.
Galveston 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 Galveston County is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 84.10% of Galveston County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Galveston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Galveston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Galveston County.
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The average Galveston County home can get up to 5,934 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.97% 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 Galveston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Galveston County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Galveston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Galveston County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.20% of Galveston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.79% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Galveston County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Galveston County, along with details on where in Galveston County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.64%, or 191,600 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, southwest, and south Galveston County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Galveston County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 6,601 Mbps.
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- 80.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Galveston County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,601 Mbps.
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- 80.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Galveston County, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 29.04%, or 101,844 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Galveston County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 4,754 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Galveston County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,754 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Galveston County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 29.04%, or 101,844 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Galveston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 4,754 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Galveston County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,754 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Galveston County, TX
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.70%, or 5,959 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, southeast, and central Galveston County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galveston County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 1,541 Mbps.
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- 42.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Galveston County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 403 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Galveston County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Galveston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Galveston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 5,934 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 84.10% in Galveston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Galveston 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
- Brazoria County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harris County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waller County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wharton County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Austin County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Webb County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alachua County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lane County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds