In Galveston County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 33.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 719 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.
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 33.08% of Galveston County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Galveston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Galveston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Galveston County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Galveston County home can get up to 719 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 22.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Galveston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Galveston County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
AT&T Fiber in Galveston County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 18.22%, or 53,067 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, east, south, northeast, west, and north Galveston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Galveston County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 12.81%, or 37,320 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, southwest, and central Galveston County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Galveston County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Galveston County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Galveston County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
enTouch Fiber in Galveston County, TX
enTouch fiber coverage
About 4.35%, or 12,666 people, have enTouch fiber 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 fiber download speeds
enTouch is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Galveston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, enTouch fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Galveston County. The fastest plan anyone in Galveston County can order from enTouch goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Galveston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
enTouch fiber upload speeds
In Galveston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch fiber. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Galveston County fiber 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Galveston County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Galveston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Galveston County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 719 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 33.08% in Galveston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chambers County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wharton County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Osceola County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boulder County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds