In Galveston County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.98% 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 Providers in Galveston County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Galveston County are not shown.
Galveston 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 Galveston County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.98% of Galveston County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Galveston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Galveston County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Galveston County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Galveston 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 95.97% 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 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Galveston County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Galveston County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Galveston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Galveston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.80% of Galveston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.54% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.14%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.10% of Galveston County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Galveston County, along with details on where in Galveston County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Galveston County, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.97%, or 279,580 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, west, north, south, east, and southwest Galveston County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Galveston County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Galveston County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
enTouch Cable in Galveston County, TX
enTouch cable coverage
About 4.35%, or 12,666 people, have enTouch cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, central, east, and southeast Galveston County area. enTouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galveston County.
enTouch cable download speeds
enTouch is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, enTouch cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from enTouch goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
enTouch cable upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch cable. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Galveston County cable providers. enTouch offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Galveston County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Galveston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Galveston County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 95.98% in Galveston County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Galveston 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
- Brazoria County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harris County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wharton County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Osceola County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boulder County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds