In Rusk County there are 19 residential internet providers covering 98.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,337 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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19 Internet Service Providers in Rusk 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 Rusk County are not shown.
Rusk 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 98.69% of Rusk 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 Rusk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rusk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rusk County.

Internet Speed Key
The average Rusk County home can get up to 2,337 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 35.68% 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 Rusk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rusk County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Rusk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rusk 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 76.31% of Rusk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.52%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.31% of Rusk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Rusk County

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rusk 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 Rusk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Rusk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rusk 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. Rusk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Rusk County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rusk County, along with details on where in Rusk County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Rusk County, TX

Optimum cable coverage
About 36.29%, or 18,949 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, east, south, and southeast Rusk County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rusk County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Rusk 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 average compared to other Rusk County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Frontier fiber coverage
About 34.70%, or 18,120 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, northeast, east, southeast, and southwest Rusk County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Frontier goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Sparklight fiber coverage
About 33.87%, or 17,687 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, and east Rusk County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk 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
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 28.39%, or 14,822 people, have Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. Eastex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Eastex Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Eastex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk 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
Zito Media Cable in Rusk County, TX

Zito cable coverage
About 13.48%, or 7,039 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, and east Rusk County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rusk County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Longview Cable Television Cable in Rusk County, TX

Longview Cable cable coverage
About 9.44%, or 4,927 people, have Longview Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Rusk County area. Longview Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Longview Cable Television cable download speeds
Longview Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Longview Cable cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Longview Cable goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Longview Cable Television cable upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Longview Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Longview Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rusk County cable providers. Longview Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Rusk County, TX

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 8.53%, or 4,456 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, southwest, and north Rusk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 39.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Rusk County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Rusk County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Rusk County, TX

Frontier DSL coverage
About 7.75%, or 4,048 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, and central Rusk County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 19.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Rusk County is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.84%, or 3,573 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Rusk 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 Rusk County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Rusk County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 497 Mbps.
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- 99.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL in Rusk County, TX

Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 5.52%, or 2,881 people, have Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, and southwest Rusk County area. Eastex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Eastex Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Eastex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 62.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County DSL providers. Eastex Telephone Cooperative 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 Rusk County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Eastex Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 62.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hilliary Communications DSL in Rusk County, TX

Hilliary Communications DSL coverage
About 3.95%, or 2,065 people, have Hilliary Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Rusk County area. Hilliary Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Hilliary Communications DSL download speeds
Hilliary Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hilliary Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Hilliary Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hilliary Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hilliary Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hilliary Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rusk County DSL providers. Hilliary Communications 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 Rusk County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hilliary Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Rusk County, TX

ETEX fiber coverage
About 3.25%, or 1,696 people, have ETEX fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, northeast, and north Rusk County area. ETEX is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
ETEX fiber download speeds
ETEX is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ETEX fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from ETEX goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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ETEX fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ETEX fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ETEX is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. ETEX offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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EarthLink Fiber in Rusk County, TX

EarthLink fiber coverage
About 2.78%, or 1,449 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Rusk 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 Rusk County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 4,754 Mbps.
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- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rusk County fiber 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 Rusk County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,754 Mbps.
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- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Rusk County, TX

AT&T fiber coverage
About 2.78%, or 1,449 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Rusk 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 Rusk County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 4,754 Mbps.
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- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rusk County fiber 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 Rusk County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,754 Mbps.
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- 93.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Zito fiber coverage
About 2.16%, or 1,126 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Rusk County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Hilliary Communications Fiber in Rusk County, TX

Hilliary Communications fiber coverage
About 1.64%, or 857 people, have Hilliary Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Rusk County area. Hilliary Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Hilliary Communications fiber download speeds
Hilliary Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hilliary Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Hilliary Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hilliary Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hilliary Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hilliary Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. Hilliary Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T DSL in Rusk County, TX

AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.38%, or 719 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Rusk 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 Rusk County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 72.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County DSL 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 Rusk 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 72.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Rusk County, TX

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.38%, or 719 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Rusk 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 Rusk County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 72.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County DSL 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 Rusk 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 72.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Rusk County, TX

Windstream DSL coverage
About 1.12%, or 586 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Rusk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 19.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 25 Mbps.
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- 37.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association Fiber in Rusk County, TX

CCECA BROADBAND fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 564 people, have CCECA BROADBAND fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Rusk County area. CCECA BROADBAND is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association fiber download speeds
CCECA BROADBAND is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CCECA BROADBAND fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from CCECA BROADBAND goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association fiber upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for CCECA BROADBAND fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CCECA BROADBAND is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fiber providers. CCECA BROADBAND offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.99%, or 44,900 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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.
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- 33.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 40.14%, or 20,958 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rusk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 17.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 40.14%, or 20,958 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk 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 Rusk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk 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 Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk 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 Rusk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 17.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 24.47%, or 12,775 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rusk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rusk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rusk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk 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 the fastest compared to other Rusk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rusk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skynet Country Fixed Wireless in Rusk County, TX

Skynet Country fixed wireless coverage
About 12.16%, or 6,350 people, have Skynet Country fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, and northeast Rusk County area. Skynet Country is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rusk County.
Skynet Country fixed wireless download speeds
Skynet Country is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rusk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skynet Country fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rusk County. The fastest plan anyone in Rusk County can order from Skynet Country goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rusk County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 35.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Skynet Country fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rusk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skynet Country fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skynet Country is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rusk County fixed wireless providers. Skynet Country 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 Rusk County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Skynet Country customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
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- 35.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 64.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rusk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rusk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rusk County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Rusk County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 2,337 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 98.69% in Rusk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rusk 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
- Panola County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- De Soto Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Red River Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Navarro County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somervell County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erath County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Whiteside County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bonner County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Box Elder County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyd County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watauga County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds


