Texas city · Medina County
Internet providers in Hondo, Texas
86% of the 2,610 households in Hondo have a broadband subscription, 4 points below the Texas average of 90%. 56% connect over cable, fiber or DSL, and about 1 in 5 rely on a cellular data plan alone.
- Households
- 2,610
- Have broadband
- 86%
- Cellular data only
- 21%
- No internet at home
- 12%
Internet providers serving Hondo
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet in Hondo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rNetworks | Fixed wireless / 5G | 100% | |
| Valley Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 98% | |
| Rise BroadbandReports to FCC as JAB Wireless, Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 96% | |
| SpectrumReports to FCC as Charter Communications | Fiber, Cable | 86% | |
| VerizonReports to FCC as Verizon Communications Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 81% | |
| T-MobileReports to FCC as T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 73% | |
| AT&TReports to FCC as AT&T Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 26% |
Satellite: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink report service across Hondo. 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 Hondo households get online
What 2,610 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 DSL56% · 1,470
- Cellular data only21% · 539
- Satellite only1% · 29
- Other connection types8% · 217
- Access without a paid plan1% · 36
- No internet at home12% · 319
Hondo compared with Texas
Small-sample estimate: the Census margin of error is large relative to this figure. 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.
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 Hondo 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 Hondo, 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 Hondo: common questions
What internet providers are available in Hondo, Texas?
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet to at least 1% of homes in Hondo, according to FCC data as of December 31, 2025. The widest reported coverage: rNetworks (100% of homes), Valley Telephone Cooperative (98% of homes) and Rise Broadband (96% 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 Hondo have broadband?
2,255 of 2,610 households (86%) 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 Hondo households have no internet at home?
319 households (12%) report no internet access at home, with a margin of error of ±144 households. Statewide the share is 8%.
Do people in Hondo use phone data instead of home internet?
21% of households — about 1 in 5 — 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 Hondo?
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.