Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Wharton, TX


In Wharton there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 84.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,790 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 Wharton, TX.

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Wharton, TX Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Wharton

Rise Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

81.05%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

11.06%

Avg. Speed:

7,044 Mbps

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 Wharton are not shown.

 

Wharton Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Wharton is fiber internet available?

Wharton, TX map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 84.63% of Wharton. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Rise Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Wharton above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Wharton?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wharton.

Wharton, TX map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Wharton home can get up to 1,790 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 9.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 73.57% 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 Wharton.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Wharton, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wharton?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wharton you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.33% of Wharton homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 1.70% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.28%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.68% of Wharton homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wharton, along with details on where in Wharton and at what speeds.

Rise Broadband Fiber in Wharton, TX

Rise Broadband fiber coverage

About 81.05%, or 9,819 people, have Rise Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wharton area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wharton.

 

Rise Broadband fiber download speeds

Rise Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wharton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Rise Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wharton. The fastest plan anyone in Wharton can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wharton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Wharton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Wharton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wharton fiber providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wharton is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Rise Broadband's Wharton fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hotwire Communications Fiber in Wharton, TX

Hotwire Communications fiber coverage

About 11.06%, or 1,340 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, south, southwest, central, and northwest Wharton area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wharton.

 

Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds

Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wharton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wharton. The fastest plan anyone in Wharton can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wharton customers is up to 7,044 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hotwire Communications customers in Wharton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 82.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 17.4% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds

In Wharton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wharton fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wharton is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,500 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 7,044 Mbps.

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Hotwire Communications's Wharton fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 82.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 17.4% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Wharton Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wharton or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Wharton compare to the rest of Texas?

Fiber internet speeds in Wharton are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,790 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 84.63% in Wharton.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wharton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7748877.90%
7744310.11%
774208.17%
7745181.74%
774361.68%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7743541.67%
7743784.38%
7741739.89%
7746153.24%
7744434.99%

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