In Nueces County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.98% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 971 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Nueces County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Nueces County are not shown.
Nueces County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Nueces County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.98% of Nueces 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 Nueces County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Nueces County.
How fast are internet speeds in Nueces County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nueces County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nueces County home can get up to 971 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nueces County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Nueces County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Nueces County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nueces 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 60.32% of Nueces County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.16% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nueces County homes.
Internet Market Health in Nueces County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nueces 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 Nueces County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Nueces 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, Nueces 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. Nueces County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Nueces County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nueces County, along with details on where in Nueces County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Nueces County, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.44%, or 331,528 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nueces County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Nueces County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Nueces 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 below average compared to other Nueces County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nueces 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 Nueces County, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 78.72%, or 267,834 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces 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 Nueces County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Nueces 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 the fastest compared to other Nueces County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Nueces County is up to 20 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 10 Mbps.
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- 40.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Nueces County, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 74.73%, or 254,249 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, south, northwest, north, and west Nueces County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nueces County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 600 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 964 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 600.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nueces County cable providers. Astound Broadband 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 Nueces County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Astound Broadband customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Nueces County, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 55.59%, or 189,132 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces 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 Nueces County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nueces County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nueces County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nueces 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
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Nueces County, TX
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.94%, or 20,193 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, northwest, and north Nueces County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nueces County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nueces County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nueces County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nueces 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 Nueces County, TX
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 4.55%, or 15,490 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Nueces 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 Nueces County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces 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 Nueces County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Nueces 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 slowest compared to other Nueces County DSL providers. Earthlink 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 Nueces 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 0.1 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Nueces County, TX
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 1.00%, or 3,413 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Nueces County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nueces County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nueces County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Nueces County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 2.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 67.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Nueces County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.22%, or 82,413 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Nueces County, TX
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless coverage
About 17.54%, or 59,660 people, have VTX1 Companies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, northeast, and north Nueces County area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nueces County.
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless download speeds
VTX1 Companies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTX1 Companies fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nueces County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nueces County fixed wireless providers. VTX1 Companies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nueces County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Nueces County, TX
Gtek Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 5.85%, or 19,887 people, have Gtek Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, central, southeast, south, northeast, and north Nueces County area. Gtek Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nueces County.
Gtek Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Gtek Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nueces County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Gtek Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Nueces County. The fastest plan anyone in Nueces County can order from Gtek Communications goes up to 61 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nueces County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 15.3% up to 61.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 41.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 31.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Gtek Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nueces County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Gtek Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Gtek Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nueces County fixed wireless providers. Gtek Communications offers 8 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 Nueces County is up to 31 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Gtek Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 31.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 41.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nueces County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nueces County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nueces County compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Nueces County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 971 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 99.98% in Nueces County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nueces 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
- San Patricio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Refugio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bee County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Live Oak County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
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- Westmoreland County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lane County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collier County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds