In Polk County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 51.27% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 380 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 Polk County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Polk County are not shown.
Polk 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 Polk County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 51.27% of Polk County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Eastex Telephone Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Polk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 380 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 12.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Polk County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Polk County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.18% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.18% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 13.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Polk County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Polk County, TX
Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 35.73%, or 16,228 people, have Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, south, northwest, southeast, east, central, and north Polk County area. Eastex Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Eastex Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Eastex Telephone Cooperative goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Eastex Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Lake Livingston Telephone Company Fiber in Polk County, TX
Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 15.10%, or 6,857 people, have Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Polk County area. Lake Livingston Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Lake Livingston Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Lake Livingston Telephone Company goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Lake Livingston Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lake Livingston Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Lake Livingston Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Livcom Fiber in Polk County, TX
Livcom fiber coverage
About 12.25%, or 5,561 people, have Livcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, and southwest Polk County area. Livcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Livcom fiber download speeds
Livcom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Livcom fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Livcom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Livcom fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Livcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Livcom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Livcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Polk County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Polk County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 380 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 51.27% in Polk County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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
- San Jacinto County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Trinity County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tyler County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Angelina County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walker County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Houston County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pittsburg County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Miller County, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Muscatine County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, NH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barren County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gadsden County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allegany County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds