In Bowie County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 900 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Bowie County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bowie County are not shown.
Bowie 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 Bowie County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.69% of Bowie County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Bowie County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Bowie County.
How fast are internet speeds in Bowie County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bowie County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bowie County home can get up to 900 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bowie County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bowie County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bowie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bowie County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.38% of Bowie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.82% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 11.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bowie County homes.
Internet Market Health in Bowie County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bowie County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bowie County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Bowie County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bowie County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bowie County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bowie County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bowie County, along with details on where in Bowie County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Bowie County, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 99.13%, or 91,757 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bowie County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bowie County customers is up to 115 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bowie County DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 99 Mbps.
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- 4.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Bowie County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 70.86%, or 65,596 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southeast, northeast, north, central, west, and northwest Bowie County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bowie County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bowie County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Bowie County, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 49.34%, or 45,667 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bowie County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bowie County customers is up to 971 Mbps.
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- 96.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bowie County fiber providers. Windstream offers 9 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 971 Mbps.
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- 96.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Bowie County, TX
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 17.60%, or 16,296 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, south, and central Bowie County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bowie County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bowie County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Suddenlink Cable in Bowie County, TX
Suddenlink cable coverage
About 2.07%, or 1,916 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, northwest, and northeast Bowie 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 Bowie County.
Suddenlink cable download speeds
Suddenlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from Suddenlink goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Suddenlink cable upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bowie County cable providers. Suddenlink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Bowie County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.09%, or 33,404 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bowie County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bowie County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowie County. The fastest plan anyone in Bowie County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bowie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowie County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bowie County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowie County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bowie County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bowie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bowie County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Bowie County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 900 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 99.69% in Bowie County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bowie County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Miller County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little River County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hempstead County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Titus County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rogers County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burleigh County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockwall County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northumberland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds