In the Houston area there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 96.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,811 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 Houston, TX.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Houston
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 the Houston area are not shown.
Houston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Houston area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.16% of the Houston area. 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 the Houston area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Houston area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Houston area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Houston home can get up to 1,811 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 74.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Houston area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Houston area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Houston area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Houston area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.49% of Houston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Houston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Houston area, along with details on where in the Houston area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Houston, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 92.78%, or 6,633,174 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Houston area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston cable providers. XFINITY offers 4 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 the Houston area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 249 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 78.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Houston, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 5.91%, or 422,322 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Houston area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 929 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston cable providers. Optimum 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 the Houston area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Houston, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 4.44%, or 317,776 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and north Houston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Houston, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.78%, or 127,476 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and south Houston area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Houston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Houston area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Houston area compare to the rest of Texas?
Cable internet speeds in the Houston area are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 1,811 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 96.16% in the Houston area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Houston area 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.
Nearby Cities
- Hilshire Village, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hunters Creek Village, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley Village, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hedwig Village, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West University Place, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Piney Point Village, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Southside Place, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bellaire, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bunker Hill Village, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds