In Wharton County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 63.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 Wharton County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Wharton County are not shown.
Wharton 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 Wharton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 63.30% of Wharton 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 Wharton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wharton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wharton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wharton County home can get up to 998 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 63.12% 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 Wharton County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wharton County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wharton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wharton County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.36% of Wharton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 31.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.77% of Wharton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wharton County, along with details on where in Wharton County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Wharton County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 63.12%, or 26,055 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, east, northeast, north, central, south, and northwest Wharton County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wharton County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wharton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wharton County. The fastest plan anyone in Wharton County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wharton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Wharton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wharton County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wharton County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Suddenlink Cable in Wharton County, TX
Suddenlink cable coverage
About 2.09%, or 863 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southwest Wharton County area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wharton County.
Suddenlink cable download speeds
Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wharton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wharton County. The fastest plan anyone in Wharton County can order from Suddenlink goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Wharton County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Suddenlink cable upload speeds
In Wharton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wharton County cable providers. Suddenlink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wharton County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Wharton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wharton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wharton County compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Wharton County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 998 Mbps in the county. The state has far less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 63.30% in Wharton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wharton 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
- Matagorda County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Austin County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brazoria County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lavaca County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waller County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jackson County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ravalli County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Habersham County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitman County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Danville City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bonner County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Callaway County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds