In Texas there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 88.06% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,235 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Texas
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 Texas are not shown.
Texas 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 Texas is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 88.06% of Texas. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Texas above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Texas?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Texas.
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The average Texas home can get up to 1,235 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which 18.33% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Texas.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Texas, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Texas?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Texas you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.75% of Texas homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.20% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.18% of Texas homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Texas, along with details on where in Texas and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Texas
Spectrum cable coverage
About 52.12%, or 15,190,996 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Texas area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Texas.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Texas customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Texas 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 the fastest compared to other Texas cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 445 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Texas
XFINITY cable coverage
About 22.79%, or 6,642,373 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, east, and southwest Texas area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Texas.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Texas customers is up to 1,842 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.3% 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 Texas 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 above average compared to other Texas cable providers. XFINITY offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas 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 248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 77.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Texas
Optimum cable coverage
About 11.58%, or 3,375,784 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Texas 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 Texas.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Texas customers is up to 915 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Texas 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 Texas cable providers. Optimum offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Texas
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 5.31%, or 1,547,893 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, north, southeast, and northeast Texas 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 Texas.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Texas customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Texas 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 Texas cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Texas
Sparklight cable coverage
About 2.40%, or 698,976 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, southeast, west, east, south, northwest, central, and north Texas area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Texas.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Texas customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Texas download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Texas cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Texas Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Texas or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Texas compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Texas are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,235 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 88.06% in Texas.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Texas 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisiana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Mexico: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nebraska: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- South Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds