In Friendswood there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,586 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Friendswood, TX.
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Friendswood, TX Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Friendswood
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Friendswood are not shown.
Friendswood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Friendswood is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.79% of Friendswood. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Friendswood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Friendswood?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Friendswood.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Friendswood home can get up to 1,586 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 48.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.66% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Friendswood.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Friendswood, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Friendswood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Friendswood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.79% of Friendswood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Friendswood homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Friendswood, along with details on where in Friendswood and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Friendswood, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.79%, or 55,399 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Friendswood area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Friendswood.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendswood. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendswood. The fastest plan anyone in Friendswood can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Friendswood customers is up to 1,586 Mbps.
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- 48.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Friendswood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Friendswood cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendswood is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 139 Mbps.
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- 48.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Friendswood Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Friendswood or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Friendswood compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in Friendswood are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,586 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 99.79% in Friendswood.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Friendswood are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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