In Matagorda County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 96.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 836 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.
12 Internet Service Providers in Matagorda County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Matagorda County are not shown.
Matagorda County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Matagorda County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 96.29% of Matagorda 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 Sparklight. Call one of the companies with service in Matagorda County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Matagorda County.
How fast are internet speeds in Matagorda County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Matagorda County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Matagorda County home can get up to 836 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,024 Mbps, which 4.86% 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 Matagorda County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Matagorda County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Matagorda County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Matagorda 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 41.68% of Matagorda County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.95% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.71% of Matagorda County homes.
Internet Market Health in Matagorda County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Matagorda 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 Matagorda County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Matagorda County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Matagorda County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, 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. Matagorda 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, Matagorda County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Matagorda County, along with details on where in Matagorda County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Matagorda County, TX
Sparklight cable coverage
About 76.84%, or 28,201 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, northeast, central, west, northwest, and east Matagorda County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Matagorda County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Matagorda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Matagorda 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 Matagorda County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Matagorda County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Matagorda County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 56.02%, or 20,559 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, east, south, northwest, west, and southeast Matagorda County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Matagorda County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Matagorda 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 Matagorda County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Matagorda County is up to 3.0 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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- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 34.31%, or 12,593 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, and south Matagorda 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 Matagorda County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Matagorda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Matagorda 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 Matagorda County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Matagorda 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
Earthlink DSL in Matagorda County, TX
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 14.25%, or 5,230 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Matagorda 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 Matagorda County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda 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 Matagorda County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 27.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Matagorda County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 5 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 Matagorda 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 0.96 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 54.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
MyJEC.net Fiber in Matagorda County, TX
MyJEC.net fiber coverage
About 9.72%, or 3,567 people, have MyJEC.net fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, southeast, and southwest Matagorda County area. MyJEC.net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
MyJEC.net fiber download speeds
MyJEC.net is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MyJEC.net fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from MyJEC.net goes up to 1,024 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Matagorda County customers is up to 572 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 112.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
MyJEC.net fiber upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MyJEC.net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MyJEC.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Matagorda County fiber providers. MyJEC.net offers 5 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 Matagorda County is up to 112 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, MyJEC.net customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 112.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 102.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
YK Communications DSL in Matagorda County, TX
YK Communications DSL coverage
About 3.95%, or 1,450 people, have YK Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, and north Matagorda County area. YK Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
YK Communications DSL download speeds
YK Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, YK Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from YK Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Matagorda County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 54.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
YK Communications DSL upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for YK Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, YK Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Matagorda County DSL providers. YK Communications offers 4 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 Matagorda County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, YK Communications customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 54.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Matagorda County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.36%, or 8,940 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Matagorda 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 small portion of Matagorda 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 Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 below average compared to other Matagorda 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 Matagorda County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
MyJEC.net fixed wireless coverage
About 11.27%, or 4,135 people, have MyJEC.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, west, southwest, central, north, and northwest Matagorda County area. MyJEC.net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
MyJEC.net fixed wireless download speeds
MyJEC.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MyJEC.net fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from MyJEC.net goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Matagorda County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
MyJEC.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MyJEC.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MyJEC.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Matagorda County fixed wireless providers. MyJEC.net offers 4 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 Matagorda County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MyJEC.net customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Skynet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.69%, or 2,822 people, have Skynet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, and west Matagorda County area. Skynet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
Skynet fixed wireless download speeds
Skynet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skynet fixed wireless is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from Skynet goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Matagorda County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Skynet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Skynet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skynet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Matagorda County fixed wireless providers. Skynet offers 4 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 Matagorda County is up to 6.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Skynet customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.49%, or 2,014 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, east, central, southeast, and north Matagorda 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 Matagorda County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Matagorda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Matagorda 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 Matagorda County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Wharton County Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless coverage
About 2.08%, or 765 people, have Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Matagorda County area. Wharton County Electric Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Wharton County Electric Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from Wharton County Electric Cooperative goes up to 15 Mbps, and all Matagorda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wharton County Electric Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wharton County Electric Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Matagorda County fixed wireless providers. Wharton County Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Matagorda County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
True Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Matagorda County, TX
True Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 1.72%, or 631 people, have True Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, west, southwest, southeast, and north Matagorda County area. True Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Matagorda County.
True Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
True Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Matagorda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, True Internet Services fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Matagorda County. The fastest plan anyone in Matagorda County can order from True Internet Services goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Matagorda County customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 23.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 31.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
True Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Matagorda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for True Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, True Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Matagorda County fixed wireless providers. True Internet Services offers 2 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 Matagorda County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, True Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Matagorda County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Matagorda County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Matagorda County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Matagorda County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 836 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 96.29% in Matagorda County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Matagorda 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
- Wharton County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brazoria County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Bend County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Austin County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lavaca County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galveston County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Douglas County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fremont County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hendry County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okeechobee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coshocton County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Finney County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newberry County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds