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Internet providers in Smith County, Texas
89% of Smith County households have broadband, about the same as the Texas average. 52% connect over cable, fiber or DSL; about 1 in 3 use phone data alone.
- Households
- 81,690
- Have broadband
- 89%
- Satellite subscribers
- 10%
- No internet at home
- 9%
Internet providers in Smith County
13 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet in Smith County, sorted by the share of homes each says it can serve.
| Provider | Service types (company-wide) | Homes covered | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptimumReports to FCC as Optimum Communications | Fiber, Cable | 75% | |
| T-MobileReports to FCC as T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 64% | |
| VerizonReports to FCC as Verizon Communications Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 62% | |
| AT&TReports to FCC as AT&T Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 53% | |
| MetronetReports to FCC as Metronet Holdings, LLC | Fiber | 36% | |
| Digi Comm Enterprises | Fixed wireless / 5G | 30% | |
| BrightspeedReports to FCC as Connect Holding II LLC | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 9% | |
| SpectrumReports to FCC as Charter Communications | Fiber, Cable | 8% | |
| Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association | Fiber | 6% | |
| Peoples Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 5% | |
| FrontierReports to FCC as Frontier Communications Corporation | Fiber, DSL | 4% | |
| Point BroadbandReports to FCC as Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 3% | |
| Etex Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | 1% |
Satellite: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink report service across Smith County. Satellite reaches almost any home with a clear view of the sky; see how they compare.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025. “Homes covered” is the share of residential locations where the provider reports it can install service within 10 business days. Service types are those the company reports anywhere in the U.S.; the type at a given address may differ. 4 more providers report service to under 1% of homes here. Providers self-report; confirm at your address. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC or any provider.
Towns in Smith County
Places of 5,000 people or more, by population.
How Smith County households get online
- Cable, fiber or DSL52% · 42,245
- Cellular data only31% · 24,921
- Satellite only2% · 1,547
- Other connection types5% · 3,928
- Access without a paid plan2% · 1,328
- No internet at home9% · 7,721
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B28002.
Check your address
- Step 1
Look up the exact address
Type your street address on the FCC National Broadband Map. It lists each provider that reports service at that home, with technology and top advertised speeds.
- Step 2
Confirm with the provider
Put the same address into each provider’s availability checker. New fiber builds can be missing from FCC data, and some listed coverage turns out not to be installable.
- Step 3
Compare the broadband labels
Providers must publish a standard “broadband facts” label for every plan, showing the monthly price, fees and typical speeds. Compare those, not the headline offer.
Internet in Smith County: common questions
What internet providers serve Smith County, Texas?
13 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet to at least 1% of homes in Smith County (FCC data as of December 31, 2025). Widest reported coverage: Optimum (75%), T-Mobile (64%) and Verizon (62%). Satellite service is reported countywide.
What share of Smith County homes have broadband?
89% of 81,690 households, about the same as the Texas average (Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey).
How common is satellite internet in Smith County?
10% of households have a satellite internet subscription, and 2% rely on satellite alone. Across Texas, 9% have satellite service.
How many Smith County households depend on phone data?
31% — about 1 in 3 households — have a cellular data plan and no other internet subscription.
How can I see which providers reach my home in Smith County?
Search your street address on the FCC National Broadband Map, then confirm with each listed provider. In rural parts of a county, coverage can change from one road to the next.