In Friendswood there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 90.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,979 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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Friendswood, TX Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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
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 Friendswood is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 90.09% of Friendswood. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Friendswood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Friendswood?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Friendswood.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Friendswood home can get up to 4,979 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 5.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Friendswood.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Friendswood, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Friendswood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Friendswood you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Friendswood, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.46%, or 46,887 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Friendswood area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Friendswood.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendswood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendswood. The fastest plan anyone in Friendswood can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Friendswood customers is up to 4,844 Mbps.
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- 96.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Friendswood download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Friendswood fiber providers. EarthLink 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,844 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Friendswood, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 84.46%, or 46,887 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Friendswood area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Friendswood.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendswood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendswood. The fastest plan anyone in Friendswood can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Friendswood customers is up to 4,844 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Friendswood download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Friendswood fiber providers. AT&T 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,844 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Friendswood, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 5.63%, or 3,125 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Friendswood area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Friendswood.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendswood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Friendswood. The fastest plan anyone in Friendswood can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Friendswood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Friendswood download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Friendswood fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendswood is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Friendswood Fiber 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 fiber internet in Friendswood compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Friendswood are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 4,979 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 90.09% in Friendswood.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Webster, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- League City, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alvin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pearland, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor Lake Village, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brookside Village, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kemah, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Lake Shores, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Lago, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Annapolis, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Diamond Bar, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ceres, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loveland, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Park, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nurillo, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Fort Myers, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Prospect, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Beach, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds