In Mason County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 97.62% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,733 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Mason 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 Mason County are not shown.
Mason 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
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Internet service is available in 97.62% of Mason 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Mason County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mason County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mason County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mason County home can get up to 3,733 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 47.91% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mason County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Mason County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Mason County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mason 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 68.86% of Mason County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.56%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.38% of Mason County homes.
Internet Market Health in Mason County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mason 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 Mason County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Mason County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Mason 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. Mason County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Mason County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mason County, along with details on where in Mason County and at what speeds.
HCTC Fiber in Mason County, TX
HCTC fiber coverage
About 67.54%, or 2,670 people, have HCTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, northeast, southwest, southeast, and south Mason County area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mason County.
HCTC fiber download speeds
HCTC is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HCTC fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from HCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
HCTC fiber upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mason County fiber providers. HCTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mason County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Mason County, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 47.91%, or 1,894 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, southwest, and south Mason County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mason County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Mason County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mason County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
HCTC DSL in Mason County, TX
HCTC DSL coverage
About 20.72%, or 819 people, have HCTC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, southwest, southeast, west, and south Mason County area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mason County.
HCTC DSL download speeds
HCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, HCTC DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from HCTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
HCTC DSL upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HCTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County DSL providers. HCTC offers 4 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 Mason County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, HCTC customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Mason County, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 89.63%, or 3,543 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mason County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mason County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 144 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 Mason County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 42 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
HCTC Fixed Wireless in Mason County, TX
HCTC fixed wireless coverage
About 85.15%, or 3,366 people, have HCTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, northeast, north, south, southwest, and southeast Mason County area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mason County.
HCTC fixed wireless download speeds
HCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HCTC fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from HCTC goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 264 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
HCTC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HCTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County fixed wireless providers. HCTC 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 Mason County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, HCTC customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mason County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.46%, or 1,797 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southeast, north, southwest, south, and northeast Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason 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 Mason County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mason County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.92%, or 76 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and north Mason County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mason County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason 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 Mason County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mason County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.92%, or 76 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and north Mason County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mason County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason 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 Mason County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mason County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mason County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mason County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Mason County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 3,733 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 97.62% in Mason County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mason 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
- Llano County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burnet County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schleicher County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crockett County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milam County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brazos County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pecos County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walker County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jeff Davis County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oliver County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mitchell County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Modoc County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moffat County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds