In Austin County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 45.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
Cable Internet Service Provider in Austin County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Austin County are not shown.
Austin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Austin County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 45.14% of Austin County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Sparklight. Call one of the companies with service in Austin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Austin County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Austin County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Austin County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 45.14% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Austin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Austin County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Austin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.66% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.40%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 48.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Austin County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Austin County, along with details on where in Austin County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Austin County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 45.14%, or 12,827 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, central, south, northwest, east, west, and northeast Austin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Austin County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Austin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Austin County. The fastest plan anyone in Austin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Austin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Austin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Austin County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Austin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Austin County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Austin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Austin County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Austin County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has far less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 45.14% in Austin County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Austin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Waller County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wharton County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grimes County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Burleson County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harris County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Summit County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wythe County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, WY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, MT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, ND: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gilmer County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morton County, ND: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sumter County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Leflore County, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds