Texas county · 13,855 people · mostly rural
Internet providers in Zapata County, Texas
71% of Zapata County households have broadband, 19 points below the Texas average of 90%. 59% connect over cable, fiber or DSL; about 1 in 12 use phone data alone.
- Households
- 4,612
- Have broadband
- 71%
- Satellite subscribers
- 8%
- No internet at home
- 28%
Internet providers in Zapata County
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet in Zapata County, sorted by the share of homes each says it can serve.
| Provider | Service types (company-wide) | Homes covered | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliary Communications | Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 84% | |
| SpectrumReports to FCC as Charter Communications | Fiber, Cable | 79% | |
| T-MobileReports to FCC as T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 68% | |
| VerizonReports to FCC as Verizon Communications Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 51% | |
| AT&TReports to FCC as AT&T Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 12% | |
| Smartcom Telephone | Fiber | 4% | |
| Valley Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 2% |
Satellite: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink report service across Zapata 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. Providers self-report; confirm at your address. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC or any provider.
How Zapata County households get online
- Cable, fiber or DSL59% · 2,732
- Cellular data only8% · 371
- Satellite only2% · 76
- Other connection types2% · 104
- Access without a paid plan0% · 22
- No internet at home28% · 1,307
Small-sample estimate: the Census margin of error is large relative to this figure.
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.
Outside the towns, wired service often stops at the edge of the grid. Our rural internet guide compares fixed wireless, 5G home internet and satellite for homes past the cable line.
Internet in Zapata County: common questions
What internet providers serve Zapata County, Texas?
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet to at least 1% of homes in Zapata County (FCC data as of December 31, 2025). Widest reported coverage: Hilliary Communications (84%), Spectrum (79%) and T-Mobile (68%). Satellite service is reported countywide.
What share of Zapata County homes have broadband?
71% of 4,612 households, 19 points below the Texas average of 90% (Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey).
How common is satellite internet in Zapata County?
8% of households have a satellite internet subscription, and 2% rely on satellite alone (a small-sample estimate with a wide margin of error). Across Texas, 9% have satellite service.
How many Zapata County households depend on phone data?
8% — about 1 in 12 households — have a cellular data plan and no other internet subscription.
How can I see which providers reach my home in Zapata 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.