In Starr County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,918 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Starr 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 Starr County are not shown.
Starr 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 98.72% of Starr 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 Starr County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Starr County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Starr County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Starr County home can get up to 5,918 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 79.44% 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 Starr County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Starr County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Starr County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Starr 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 87.87% of Starr County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.11% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Starr County homes.
Internet Market Health in Starr County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Starr 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 Starr County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Starr County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Starr County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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. Starr County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Starr County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Starr County, along with details on where in Starr County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Starr County, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 91.44%, or 60,278 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Starr County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Starr County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Starr County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Starr County, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 79.44%, or 52,366 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, central, south, northwest, north, and southwest Starr County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Starr County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Starr 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 Starr County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Starr County, TX
Smartcom Telephone fiber coverage
About 18.69%, or 12,323 people, have Smartcom Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, south, northwest, central, and southwest Starr County area. Smartcom Telephone is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Starr County.
Smartcom Telephone fiber download speeds
Smartcom Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Smartcom Telephone fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Smartcom Telephone goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Smartcom Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Smartcom Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Starr County fiber providers. Smartcom Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr 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
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Starr County, TX
VTX1 Companies fiber coverage
About 12.51%, or 8,248 people, have VTX1 Companies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, northeast, northwest, north, east, and southeast Starr County area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Starr County.
VTX1 Companies fiber download speeds
VTX1 Companies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, VTX1 Companies fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies fiber upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Starr County fiber providers. VTX1 Companies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr 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
Spectrum Fiber in Starr County, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.42%, or 2,256 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, west, central, and north Starr 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 Starr County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Starr 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 the slowest compared to other Starr 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 Starr 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 282 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies DSL in Starr County, TX
VTX1 Companies DSL coverage
About 3.26%, or 2,148 people, have VTX1 Companies DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Starr County area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Starr County.
VTX1 Companies DSL download speeds
VTX1 Companies is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, VTX1 Companies DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies DSL upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies DSL. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Starr County DSL providers. VTX1 Companies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.79%, or 59,850 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr 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 Starr County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 69.41%, or 45,757 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, west, northwest, south, northeast, north, and east Starr County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Starr County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr 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 Starr County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 69.41%, or 45,757 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, west, northwest, south, northeast, north, and east Starr County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Starr County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr 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 Starr County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 32.50%, or 21,421 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Starr 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 Starr County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr 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 average compared to other Starr County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless coverage
About 28.36%, or 18,694 people, have VTX1 Companies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, south, northeast, west, north, and east Starr County area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Starr County.
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless download speeds
VTX1 Companies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTX1 Companies fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Starr County customers is up to 264 Mbps.
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- 41.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Starr County fixed wireless providers. VTX1 Companies 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 Starr County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, VTX1 Companies customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 66.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless in Starr County, TX
Falcon Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 2.00%, or 1,316 people, have Falcon Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Starr County area. Falcon Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Starr County.
Falcon Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Falcon Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Starr County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Falcon Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Starr County. The fastest plan anyone in Starr County can order from Falcon Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Starr County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Falcon Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Starr County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Falcon Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Falcon Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Starr County fixed wireless providers. Falcon Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Starr County is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Starr County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Starr County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Starr County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Starr County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 5,918 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 98.72% in Starr County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Starr 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
- Hidalgo County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zapata County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jim Hogg County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Willacy County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webb County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Van Buren County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Creek County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fauquier County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds