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Utility Providers in Panhandle, Texas

Panhandle is served by 14 utility providers across 4 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Carson County.

Carson County · Updated April 2026

Utility rates in Panhandle vs. US average

Electricity
14.7¢/kWh
≈ About US average (15.0¢)
↑ 8% above TX state average (13.6¢)
Natural gas
$17.98/Mcf
↑ 24% above US average
Electricity: NREL Utility Rate Database, residential avg across Panhandle-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 Panhandle

Electricity$100-$149 (14.7¢–14.7¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
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 Panhandle heats its homes

68%
27%
5%

68% natural gas · 27% electricity · 5% other fuels

Electric rates in Panhandle

Residential rates range from 14.7¢ to 14.7¢ per kWh.

Panhandle
14.7¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Panhandle is served by Southwestern Public Service Co, a investor owned utility.

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

Internet providers in Panhandle

Panhandle has strong broadband coverage.

AW Broadband
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Plains Internet LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Sparklight
1,000 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
300 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

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

Electric 1 provider

Southwestern Public Service Co
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Natural Gas 1 provider

Atmos Energy Corporation
(888) 286-6700 · www.atmosenergy.com

Water 4 providers

GROOM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
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PANHANDLE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
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SKELLYTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
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WHITE DEER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
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Internet 8 providers

AMA TechTel Communications
Fixed Wireless up to 75 Mbps
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AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-800-288-2020 · www.att.com/internet/
AW Broadband
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Plains Internet LLC
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
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Sparklight
Cable up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
1-844-275-9310 · www.t-mobile.com/home-internet
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 300 Mbps
1-800-837-4966 · www.verizon.com/home/fios/

ZIP codes in Panhandle, TX

79068

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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.