In Dawson County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,636 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Dawson 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 Dawson County are not shown.
Dawson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Dawson County
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Internet service is available in 98.88% of Dawson 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 Dawson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dawson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dawson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Dawson County home can get up to 1,636 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 63.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dawson County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dawson County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Dawson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dawson 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 98.17% of Dawson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 1.12% of Dawson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Dawson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dawson 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 Dawson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Dawson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Dawson County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Dawson County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Dawson County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dawson County, along with details on where in Dawson County and at what speeds.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 96.19%, or 11,982 people, have Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson County area. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dawson County.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Dawson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Dawson County fiber providers. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson 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
Windstream DSL in Dawson County, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 72.94%, or 9,085 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dawson County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson 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 Dawson County customers is up to 130 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Dawson 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 Dawson County DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Dawson 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 37 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 66.88%, or 8,330 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, south, northwest, east, southeast, and northeast Dawson County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dawson County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson 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 Dawson County customers is up to 1,951 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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 1,951 Mbps.
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- 95.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Dawson County, TX
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 2.61%, or 325 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, and southwest Dawson County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dawson County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from MetroNet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Dawson 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 one of the slowest compared to other Dawson County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson 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
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dawson County, TX
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 1.90%, or 237 people, have Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Dawson County area. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dawson County.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Dawson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Dawson County fiber providers. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson 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
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 95.98%, or 11,955 people, have Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson County area. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dawson County.
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dawson County fixed wireless providers. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 94.83%, or 11,812 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson County area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dawson County.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from TWN Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TWN Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, TWN Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dawson County fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 77.97%, or 9,712 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dawson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson 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 Dawson County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 77.97%, or 9,712 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson 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 Dawson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson 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 Dawson County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 39.69%, or 4,944 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dawson 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 some of Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson 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 Dawson County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 23.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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 6.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, TX
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 1.85%, or 230 people, have Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Dawson County area. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dawson County.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dawson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dawson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dawson County can order from Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Dawson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dawson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dawson County fixed wireless providers. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dawson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Dawson County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dawson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dawson County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Dawson County are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 1,636 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 98.88% in Dawson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dawson 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
- Borden County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gaines County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scurry County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lea County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shackelford County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stephens County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palo Pinto County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otero County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Monroe County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountrail County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moultrie County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morton County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrow County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Musselshell County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds