In Houston there are 8 residential internet providers covering 82.61% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 285 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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8 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 Houston 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
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Internet service is available in 82.61% of Houston. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Houston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Houston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Houston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Houston home can get up to 285 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.14% 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 Houston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Houston, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Houston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.14% of Houston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 71.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 17.39% of Houston homes.
Internet Market Health in Houston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Houston 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 Houston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Houston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Houston homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Houston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Houston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston, along with details on where in Houston and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Houston, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 30.43%, or 42 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and west Houston area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services DSL in Houston, IL
Egyptian DSL coverage
About 18.84%, or 26 people, have Egyptian DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Houston area. Egyptian is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston.
Egyptian Internet Services DSL download speeds
Egyptian is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Egyptian DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Egyptian goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services DSL upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Egyptian DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Egyptian is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston DSL providers. Egyptian offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services Fiber in Houston, IL
Egyptian fiber coverage
About 10.14%, or 14 people, have Egyptian fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and north Houston area. Egyptian is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
Egyptian Internet Services fiber download speeds
Egyptian is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Egyptian fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Egyptian 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
Egyptian Internet Services fiber upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Egyptian fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Egyptian is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. Egyptian offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 64.49%, or 89 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, southeast, west, central, and northwest Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houston 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 one of the slowest compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 64.49%, or 89 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, southeast, west, central, and northwest Houston 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 Houston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houston 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 one of the slowest compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 47.83%, or 66 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, and central Houston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Houston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houston 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 17.39%, or 24 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and north Houston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houston 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Houston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Houston compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Houston are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 285 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 82.61% in Houston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston 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 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
- Baldwin, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sparta, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preston, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walsh, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tilden, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marissa, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Marissa, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eden, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prairie, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarmin, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- McCanna, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marrtown, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshwood, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martinsville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mascot, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matlock, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maud, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maud, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maxine, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds