In Madison County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 81.95% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,771 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 Madison 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 Madison County are not shown.
Madison 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 81.95% of Madison 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 MidSouth Fiber. Now you can call companies in Madison County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Madison County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Madison County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Madison County home can get up to 2,771 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 38.75% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Madison County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Madison County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison 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 61.48% of Madison County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.05% of Madison County homes.
Internet Market Health in Madison County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Madison 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 Madison County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Madison 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, Madison County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Madison County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Madison County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison County, along with details on where in Madison County and at what speeds.
MidSouth Fiber Fiber in Madison County, TX
MidSouth Fiber fiber coverage
About 60.22%, or 8,102 people, have MidSouth Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. MidSouth Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Madison County.
MidSouth Fiber fiber download speeds
MidSouth Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MidSouth Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from MidSouth Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Madison County customers is up to 3,574 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MidSouth Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MidSouth Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison County fiber providers. MidSouth Fiber 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 Madison County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, MidSouth Fiber customers can get speeds up to 3,574 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Madison County, TX
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 39.35%, or 5,295 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, southeast, north, and northeast Madison County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Madison 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 the fastest compared to other Madison County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Madison County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 38.31%, or 5,155 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, north, southeast, and northeast Madison 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 Madison County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison 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 Madison County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 38.31%, or 5,155 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, north, southeast, and northeast Madison County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Madison County, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 17.34%, or 2,333 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, north, and south Madison County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Madison County customers is up to 114 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County DSL providers. Windstream offers 9 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 Madison County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.2% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Madison County, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.17%, or 157 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Madison 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 Madison County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.57%, or 10,572 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Madison County customers is up to 311 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 the fastest compared to other Madison County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 9 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 Madison County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 90 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.97%, or 8,742 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison 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 a majority of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.38%, or 4,760 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, north, northeast, and northwest Madison County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison 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 Madison County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 17.85%, or 2,402 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, southeast, central, north, south, east, and northwest Madison County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Madison County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Madison County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.85%, or 2,402 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, southeast, central, north, south, east, and northwest Madison County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Madison County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Madison County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, TX
Zochnet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.75%, or 235 people, have Zochnet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Madison County area. Zochnet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Zochnet fixed wireless download speeds
Zochnet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zochnet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Zochnet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Zochnet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zochnet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zochnet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison County fixed wireless providers. Zochnet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Madison County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Madison County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Madison County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 2,771 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 81.95% in Madison County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Leon County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walker County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brazos County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Houston County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grimes County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robertson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trinity County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Jacinto County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burleson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Candler County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carlisle County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds