Utility Providers in Early, Texas

Early is served by 20 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Brown County.

Brown County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Early vs. US average

Electricity
16.1¢/kWh
↑ 7% above US average (15.0¢)
↑ 18% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Early-area providers. Natural gas: EIA state-level residential price (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 15.0¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Early

Electricity$200-$249 (16.1¢–16.1¢/kWh)
Natural gas$50-$99
Water & sewer~$83/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Early heats its homes

19%
77%
5%

19% natural gas · 77% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Early

Residential rates range from 16.1¢ to 16.1¢ per kWh.

Early
16.1¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include AEP Texas North Company, Comanche County Elec Coop Assn, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC.

This is 7% above the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Texas has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Early

Early has strong broadband coverage.

UPN
10,000 Mbps
Fiber
Frontier
7,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
Astound Broadband
1,500 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
200 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 3 providers

AEP Texas North Company
Comanche County Elec Coop Assn
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC

Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation

Water 8 providers

BROOKESMITH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
BROWN COUNTY WID 1
CITY OF BLANKET
CITY OF BROWNWOOD

Internet 8 providers

AMA TechTel Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps
Astound Broadband
Cable / Fiber up to 1,500 Mbps
AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Frontier
Fiber / DSL up to 7,000 Mbps
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless up to 200 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 25 Mbps
UPN
Fiber up to 10,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps

ZIP codes in Early, TX

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.