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In Galveston County there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 97.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 246 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Galveston County, TX.
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Galveston County, TX Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Galveston County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 97.72% of Galveston County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Galveston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Galveston County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Galveston County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Galveston County home can get up to 246 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 400 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, 11.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Galveston County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Galveston County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless 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, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.64%, or 314,358 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Galveston County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Galveston County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 82.96%, or 290,938 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of Galveston County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 82.96%, or 290,938 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of Galveston County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.22%, or 235,723 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Galveston County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Galveston County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless coverage
About 26.82%, or 94,045 people, have Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, central, southwest, northeast, east, and south Galveston County area. Rural Telecommunications of America is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless download speeds
Rural Telecommunications of America is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Rural Telecommunications of America goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Telecommunications of America is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless providers. Rural Telecommunications of America offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 8.93%, or 31,302 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Galveston County area. Rise Broadband 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.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Galveston County customers is up to 213 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 80 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Skynet fixed wireless coverage
About 6.71%, or 23,538 people, have Skynet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Galveston County area. Skynet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galveston County.
Skynet fixed wireless download speeds
Skynet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skynet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Skynet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Skynet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skynet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skynet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Galveston County fixed wireless providers. Skynet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Galveston County Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Galveston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 246 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 97.72% in Galveston County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chambers County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Waller County, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wharton County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Austin County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Webb County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Alachua County, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lane County, OR: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds