In Stephens County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.44% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 772 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 Stephens 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 Stephens County are not shown.
Stephens 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 98.44% of Stephens 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Stephens County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stephens County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stephens County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stephens County home can get up to 772 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Stephens County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Stephens County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stephens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stephens 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 Stephens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.78% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.33%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.56% of Stephens County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stephens County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stephens 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 Stephens County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Stephens County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stephens County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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. Stephens County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Stephens County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stephens County, along with details on where in Stephens County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Stephens County, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 76.78%, or 6,988 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stephens County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stephens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Stephens 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 the fastest compared to other Stephens County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephens 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 Stephens County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 68.94%, or 6,274 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens 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 Stephens County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stephens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Stephens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stephens County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephens 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 Stephens County, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 68.94%, or 6,274 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stephens County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stephens County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Stephens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stephens County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephens County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
New Source Broadband Fixed Wireless in Stephens County, TX
New Source Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 93.47%, or 8,507 people, have New Source Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens County area. New Source Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Stephens County.
New Source Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
New Source Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, New Source Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens County can order from New Source Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stephens County customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
New Source Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stephens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for New Source Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, New Source Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stephens County fixed wireless providers. New Source Broadband 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 Stephens County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, New Source Broadband customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stephens County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.70%, or 7,709 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens 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 Stephens County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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
- 56.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stephens County, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 83.14%, or 7,567 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stephens County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stephens County customers is up to 158 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stephens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stephens County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Stephens County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 37 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stephens County, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 41.59%, or 3,785 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stephens County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens 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 Stephens County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stephens County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 41.59%, or 3,785 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stephens 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 Stephens County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stephens County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephens 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 Stephens County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Stephens County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stephens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stephens County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Stephens County are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 772 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 98.44% in Stephens County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stephens 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
- Shackelford County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palo Pinto County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parker County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fisher County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scurry County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Borden County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kaufman County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clark County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds