In Refugio County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 763 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Refugio 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 Refugio County are not shown.
Refugio 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 98.52% of Refugio 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Refugio County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Refugio County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Refugio County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Refugio County home can get up to 763 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 70.23% 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 Refugio County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Refugio County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Refugio County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Refugio County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Refugio County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.23% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.48% of Refugio County homes.
Internet Market Health in Refugio County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Refugio 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 Refugio County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Refugio 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, Refugio County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Refugio County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Refugio County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Refugio County, along with details on where in Refugio County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Refugio County, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 70.23%, or 4,734 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, and northwest Refugio County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Refugio County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Refugio County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Refugio County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Refugio County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Refugio County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Refugio County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 49.01%, or 3,304 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, north, west, southeast, northwest, and south Refugio 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 Refugio County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Refugio County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Refugio 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 fastest compared to other Refugio County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Refugio County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Refugio County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 49.01%, or 3,304 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, north, west, southeast, northwest, and south Refugio County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Refugio County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Refugio County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Refugio 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 fastest compared to other Refugio County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Refugio County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
Gtek Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 87.33%, or 5,887 people, have Gtek Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Refugio County area. Gtek Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Refugio County.
Gtek Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Gtek Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Gtek Communications fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from Gtek Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 120 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Refugio County customers is up to 123 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
Gtek Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Gtek Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Gtek Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Refugio County fixed wireless providers. Gtek Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Refugio County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.13%, or 5,199 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, northeast, northwest, south, southeast, and west Refugio County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Refugio 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 Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio 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 Refugio County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio 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 the slowest compared to other Refugio 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 Refugio County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 34.67%, or 2,337 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, central, southwest, south, northeast, and west Refugio 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 Refugio County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio 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 Refugio County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 34.67%, or 2,337 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, central, southwest, south, northeast, and west Refugio 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 Refugio County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio 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 Refugio County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
True Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
True Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 10.21%, or 688 people, have True Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Refugio County area. True Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Refugio County.
True Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
True Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, True Internet Services fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from True Internet Services goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Refugio County customers is up to 107 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
True Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for True Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, True Internet Services is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Refugio County fixed wireless providers. True Internet Services 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 Refugio County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, True Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Refugio County, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.66%, or 449 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Refugio County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Refugio County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Refugio County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Refugio County. The fastest plan anyone in Refugio County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Refugio County customers is up to 320 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 89.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Refugio County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Refugio County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Refugio County is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 110 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 89.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Refugio County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Refugio County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Refugio County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Refugio County are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 763 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 98.52% in Refugio County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Refugio 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
- Aransas County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Patricio County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goliad County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bee County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Live Oak County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Karnes County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeWitt County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bamberg County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wolfe County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wirt County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baylor County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bath County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnes County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barber County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baraga County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Banner County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodruff County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds