In Howard County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,628 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Howard County
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Internet service is available in 99.54% of Howard 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 Vero. Now you can call companies in Howard County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 1,628 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,300 Mbps, which 52.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Howard County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard 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 78.14% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.48% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.
Internet Market Health in Howard County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Howard 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 Howard County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Howard County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Howard County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, 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. Howard County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Howard County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Howard County, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 77.51%, or 27,021 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Vero Broadband Fiber in Howard County, TX
Vero fiber coverage
About 52.20%, or 18,197 people, have Vero fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southwest, east, southeast, west, northeast, and north Howard County area. Vero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Howard County.
Vero Broadband fiber download speeds
Vero is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vero fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Vero goes up to 2,300 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
Vero Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vero fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vero is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Vero offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 2,300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Howard County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 46.47%, or 16,198 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Howard County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 46.47%, or 16,198 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Howard County, TX
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 31.24%, or 10,889 people, have Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, east, northwest, southeast, and north Howard County area. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard 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 Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard 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 Howard 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 the slowest compared to other Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.05%, or 31,044 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 average compared to other Howard 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 Howard 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 88.69%, or 30,916 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 86.16%, or 30,035 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 86.16%, or 30,035 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 86.04%, or 29,994 people, have Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard 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 Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Howard 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 Howard 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 above average compared to other Howard 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 Howard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 75.91%, or 26,463 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Basin Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
Basin Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 13.94%, or 4,858 people, have Basin Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Basin Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
Basin Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Basin Broadband is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Basin Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Basin Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Basin Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Basin Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Basin Broadband is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Basin Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Howard County, TX
AMA Techtel fixed wireless coverage
About 3.97%, or 1,385 people, have AMA Techtel fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Howard County area. AMA Techtel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
AMA Techtel fixed wireless download speeds
AMA Techtel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AMA Techtel fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from AMA Techtel goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
AMA Techtel fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AMA Techtel fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AMA Techtel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. AMA Techtel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Howard County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Howard County are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 1,628 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 99.54% in Howard County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Martin County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andrews County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Callahan County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eastland County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erath County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somervell County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dona Ana County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prentiss County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pottawatomie County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Posey County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juneau County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds