In Greater Fifth Ward there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,708 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Greater Fifth Ward
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 Greater Fifth Ward are not shown.
Greater Fifth Ward 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
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Internet service is available in 99.46% of Greater Fifth Ward. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Now you can call companies in Greater Fifth Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Greater Fifth Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Greater Fifth Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average Greater Fifth Ward home can get up to 3,708 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 60.62% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Greater Fifth Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Greater Fifth Ward, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Greater Fifth Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Greater Fifth Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.62% of Greater Fifth Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.53% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Greater Fifth Ward homes.
Internet Market Health in Greater Fifth Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Greater Fifth Ward internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Greater Fifth Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Greater Fifth Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Greater Fifth Ward homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Greater Fifth Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Greater Fifth Ward needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Greater Fifth Ward, along with details on where in Greater Fifth Ward and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.04%, or 11,774 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater Fifth Ward.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 1,718 Mbps.
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- 64.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward 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 Greater Fifth Ward cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward 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 174 Mbps.
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- 64.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 88.39%, or 10,508 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater Fifth Ward.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 37.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 88.39%, or 10,508 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater Fifth Ward.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 37.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 50.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 61.70%, or 7,335 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Greater Fifth Ward.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 4,930 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward 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 4,930 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 61.70%, or 7,335 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Greater Fifth Ward.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 4,930 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward 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 4,930 Mbps.
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- 98.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.46%, or 10,992 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater Fifth Ward.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 22.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
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- 22.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.32%, or 8,241 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Greater Fifth Ward.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 437 Mbps.
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- 19.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
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- 19.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 58.57%, or 6,963 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Greater Fifth Ward.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 58.57%, or 6,963 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater Fifth Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Greater Fifth Ward.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Greater Fifth Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater Fifth Ward customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Greater Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Greater Fifth Ward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Greater Fifth Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Greater Fifth Ward compare to the rest of Houston?
Internet speeds in Greater Fifth Ward are slower versus the average speeds in Houston: 4,795 Mbps in Houston versus 3,708 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Houston is 99.48% versus 99.46% in Greater Fifth Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Greater Fifth Ward are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Harbor-Port Houston, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East End, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trinity-Houston Gardens, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fourth Ward, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rice Military, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dock Square, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dilworth, Charlotte, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turn of River, Stamford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastmoor, Columbus, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midway, St. Paul, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Glen, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flatbush-Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds