FAQs

Services

Why is a phone line required when I’m only interested in internet services?

Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Wes-Tex) is a rural telephone service provider regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Federal Communications Commission.

Wes-Tex receives high-cost support and Texas Universal Service support based on the number of telephone lines served as well as the cost of providing those lines. Current law does not provide those types of support for Internet-only lines.

A rural Wes-Tex customer can have an Internet-only line, but the regulations require that Wes-Tex charge what it actually costs to provide that service, which is currently more than $200 per month.

Assistance

What do I dial for long distance directory assistance?
  • For local numbers not found in this directory: dial 1 + Area Code + 555-1212
  • For other numbers within your area code, and for numbers outside your area code: dial 1 + Area Code + 555-1212
  • Inward WATS (800) numbers dial 1 + 800 + 555-1212
Who do I contact if I have trouble with my service?

If you have trouble with your service you reach us at the following numbers:

If you need to subscribe to new services with us for your home or business, transfer service to a different address, discuss your bill, or even have your service disconnected, please feel free to contact us at either of the numbers listed above.

Are you planning on digging around your home or business? Call 811 Before You Dig.

Billing

Why is my bill prorated?

We bill a month in advance. Depending on when you are actually connected, your bill may show more than 1 months’ worth of service, this is why we require the first month upfront.

When are the bills due?

Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative bills are due on or around the 16th of every month.

Wes-Tex Telecom bills are due on or around the 23rd of every month.

Internet

What Internet speed do I need?

The picture below provides a guide to the devices you might need to consider when requesting Internet access. All these devices will generate Internet traffic from within your residence.

illustration showing internet-connected devices that can be found throughout a home, such as appliances, sound system, security cameras, television, bulbs, heating and cooling systems

Router

What router can I use?

Wes-Tex will rent a managed router for $9.99. per month with a 24-month minimum contract. A cancellation fee of $150 is applied if the contract is stopped sooner. The router service fee applies for as long as the router is in use.

However, you can also purchase your own. If you choose to purchase your own, please call our office so we can authenticate your router.