In Hardin County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 96.10% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 798 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Hardin County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hardin County are not shown.
Hardin 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 Hardin County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 96.10% of Hardin 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Hardin County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hardin County.
How fast are internet speeds in Hardin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hardin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hardin County home can get up to 798 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 12.53% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hardin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Hardin County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hardin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hardin County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.43% of Hardin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.60%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.33%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.90% of Hardin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hardin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hardin 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 Hardin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hardin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hardin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Hardin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Hardin County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hardin County, along with details on where in Hardin County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Hardin County, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.32%, or 37,871 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northeast, north, and south Hardin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hardin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hardin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hardin County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 66.57%, or 36,373 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, south, northeast, north, southwest, and northwest Hardin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hardin County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hardin County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 47.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hardin County DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 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 Hardin County is up to 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.3 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Hardin County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 11.10%, or 6,062 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and central Hardin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Hardin 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 Hardin County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Hardin County, TX
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 5.09%, or 2,781 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Hardin County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hardin County customers is up to 78 Mbps.
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- 61.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hardin County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Hardin County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 61.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.1 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hardin County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 1.43%, or 784 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Hardin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in Hardin County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.86%, or 28,334 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hardin 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 a majority of Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 18.19%, or 9,937 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hardin 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 Hardin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hardin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hardin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hardin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hardin County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Hardin County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 798 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 96.10% in Hardin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hardin 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
- Jefferson County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tyler County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Jacinto County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Columbia County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pender County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humacao Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athens County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds