In Ellis County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 67.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Ellis County

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

67.86%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ellis County are not shown.

 

Ellis County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Ellis County is cable internet available?

Ellis County, TX map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 67.86% of Ellis County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Ellis County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Ellis County?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ellis County.

Ellis County, TX map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Ellis County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable 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, 67.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ellis County.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Ellis County, and slower in the central areas of the county.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ellis County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellis County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.56% of Ellis County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 49.93% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 4.85%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.67%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ellis County homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellis County, along with details on where in Ellis County and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Ellis County, TX

Spectrum cable coverage

About 67.86%, or 101,526 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, southeast, west, east, south, and northeast Ellis County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ellis County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellis County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellis County. The fastest plan anyone in Ellis County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ellis County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Ellis County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Ellis County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ellis County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellis County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Ellis County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ellis County Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellis County or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Ellis County compare to the rest of Texas?

Cable internet speeds in Ellis County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has far less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 67.86% in Ellis County.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellis County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
87.77%
22.91%
68.45%
84.07%
0.00%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
0.00%
71.61%
73.83%
0.07%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other counties?

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