In Bowie County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.44% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,091 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.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Bowie 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 Bowie County are not shown.
Bowie County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.44% of Bowie County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Now you can call companies in Bowie County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bowie County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bowie County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bowie County home can get up to 1,091 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 15.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bowie County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Bowie County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bowie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bowie County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.98% of Bowie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.59% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.68%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bowie County homes.
Internet Market Health in Bowie County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bowie County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bowie County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Bowie County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bowie County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bowie County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bowie County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bowie County, along with details on where in Bowie County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Bowie County, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 94.97%, or 88,220 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bowie County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bowie County customers is up to 91 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bowie County DSL providers. Windstream offers 20 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 Bowie County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 37.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Bowie County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 70.33%, or 65,330 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, north, southeast, central, and northeast Bowie County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bowie County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bowie County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 57.37%, or 53,295 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bowie County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bowie County customers is up to 1,269 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 26.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Bowie County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Bowie County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,269 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 26.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Bowie County, TX
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 14.38%, or 13,356 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Bowie County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bowie County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bowie County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 10.73%, or 9,969 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, north, west, south, and northeast Bowie 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 Bowie County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bowie County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Bowie County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 527 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 4.28%, or 3,976 people, have Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and southeast Bowie County area. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bowie County.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bowie County fiber providers. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.36%, or 71,865 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie 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 much of Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie 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 Bowie County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Bowie 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 8.6 Mbps.
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- 33.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.54%, or 69,244 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bowie County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie 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 Bowie County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowie 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 below average compared to other Bowie 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 Bowie 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.54%, or 69,244 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie 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 Bowie County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie 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 Bowie County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowie 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 below average compared to other Bowie 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 Bowie 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bowie County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 51.33%, or 47,685 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bowie County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowie 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 above average compared to other Bowie County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bowie County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bowie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bowie County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Bowie County are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 1,091 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 99.44% in Bowie County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bowie County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Miller County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red River County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ouachita County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delta County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fannin County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bradley County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunflower County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Orangeburg County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Geauga County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craven County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northumberland County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moore County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds