Texas city · Waller County
Internet providers in Hempstead, Texas
91% of the 1,909 households in Hempstead have a broadband subscription, about the same as the Texas average. 70% connect over cable, fiber or DSL, and about 1 in 6 rely on a cellular data plan alone.
- Households
- 1,909
- Have broadband
- 91%
- Cellular data only
- 18%
- No internet at home
- 9%
Internet providers serving Hempstead
9 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet in Hempstead, sorted by the share of homes each says it can serve (FCC data as of December 31, 2025).
| Provider | Service types (company-wide) | Homes covered | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnerMuscle Marketing | Fixed wireless / 5G | 100% | |
| XfinityReports to FCC as Comcast Corporation | Fiber, Cable | 95% | |
| SparklightReports to FCC as Cable One, Inc. | Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 94% | |
| Ezee Fiber Texas | Fiber | 90% | |
| Nextlink InternetReports to FCC as AMG Technology Investment Group LLC | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 83% | |
| AT&TReports to FCC as AT&T Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 81% | |
| VerizonReports to FCC as Verizon Communications Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 77% | |
| Rise BroadbandReports to FCC as JAB Wireless, Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 65% | |
| T-MobileReports to FCC as T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 21% |
Satellite: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink report service across Hempstead. 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 Hempstead households get online
What 1,909 households told the Census Bureau about their home internet. Each household is counted once: homes with any cable, fiber or DSL plan first, then the rest by what they have.
- Cable, fiber or DSL70% · 1,336
- Cellular data only18% · 337
- Satellite only1% · 18
- Other connection types2% · 40
- Access without a paid plan0% · 0
- No internet at home9% · 178
Hempstead compared with Texas
Households whose only internet is a phone or hotspot data plan.
Small-sample estimate: the Census margin of error is large relative to this figure.
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. Survey estimates; categories other than the bar above overlap, because many homes have both a wired plan and phone data.
Check providers at your Hempstead address
Town-wide coverage tells you who is around. Whether a provider can connect your home is decided street by street, so finish with an address check.
- 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 in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead: common questions
What internet providers are available in Hempstead, Texas?
9 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet to at least 1% of homes in Hempstead, according to FCC data as of December 31, 2025. The widest reported coverage: EnerMuscle Marketing (100% of homes), Xfinity (95% of homes) and Sparklight (94% of homes). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is reported across the town. Coverage varies street by street, so confirm your exact address before you order.
How many homes in Hempstead have broadband?
1,731 of 1,909 households (91%) have a broadband subscription of some kind, according to the Census Bureau's 2019–2023 American Community Survey. The Texas figure is 90%.
How many Hempstead households have no internet at home?
178 households (9%) report no internet access at home, with a margin of error of ±125 households. Statewide the share is 8%.
Do people in Hempstead use phone data instead of home internet?
18% of households — about 1 in 6 — get online with a cellular data plan and no other internet subscription. That compares with 13% across Texas.
How do I check which providers serve my address in Hempstead?
Enter your street address on the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov). It lists every provider that reports service at that location, with technology and advertised speeds. Then confirm on the provider's own site, because FCC data can lag new builds and occasionally overstates coverage.