In Hidalgo County there are 7 residential Fiber providers covering 57.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,503 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 Hidalgo County, TX.
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Hidalgo County, TX Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County are not shown.
Hidalgo County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hidalgo County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 57.33% of Hidalgo County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Smartcom Telephone. Call one of the companies with service in Hidalgo County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hidalgo County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hidalgo County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hidalgo County home can get up to 4,503 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 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, 10.95% 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 Hidalgo County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Hidalgo County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hidalgo County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hidalgo County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.33% of Hidalgo County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.45% 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 Hidalgo County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hidalgo County, along with details on where in Hidalgo County and at what speeds.
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Smartcom Telephone fiber coverage
About 29.00%, or 252,486 people, have Smartcom Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hidalgo County area. Smartcom Telephone is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hidalgo County.
Smartcom Telephone fiber download speeds
Smartcom Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Smartcom Telephone fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from Smartcom Telephone goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 5,059 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Smartcom Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Smartcom Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. Smartcom Telephone 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 Hidalgo County is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Smartcom Telephone customers can get speeds up to 5,059 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.2% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 16.68%, or 145,274 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hidalgo County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hidalgo County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 3,126 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.6% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. MetroNet 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 Hidalgo County is up to 5,120 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, MetroNet customers can get speeds up to 3,126 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.6% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 12.02%, or 104,702 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hidalgo County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County customers is up to 4,337 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 4,337 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 12.02%, or 104,702 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hidalgo County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County customers is up to 4,337 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 4,337 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 11.36%, or 98,879 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hidalgo County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Hidalgo County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 362 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 6.31%, or 54,964 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, south, and west Hidalgo County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hidalgo County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Hidalgo County, TX
VTX1 Companies fiber coverage
About 5.10%, or 44,432 people, have VTX1 Companies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, southeast, northeast, east, north, and south Hidalgo County area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
VTX1 Companies fiber download speeds
VTX1 Companies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, VTX1 Companies fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. VTX1 Companies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hidalgo County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hidalgo County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hidalgo County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hidalgo County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Hidalgo County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 4,503 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 57.33% in Hidalgo County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hidalgo 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
- Willacy County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Starr County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jim Hogg County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Zapata County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jim Wells County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kern County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds