In Houston there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 990 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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10 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 99.34% 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 AcenTek. 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 990 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.14% 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 30 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 southeast 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.14% 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 less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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: 3.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Houston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Houston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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 1 and 6 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 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.
AcenTek Fiber in Houston, MN
AcenTek fiber coverage
About 97.92%, or 1,788 people, have AcenTek fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. AcenTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Houston.
AcenTek fiber download speeds
AcenTek is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AcenTek fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from AcenTek 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
AcenTek fiber upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AcenTek fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AcenTek is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. AcenTek 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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Mediacom Cable in Houston, MN
Mediacom cable coverage
About 60.51%, or 1,105 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, northeast, north, northwest, and east Houston area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houston.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AcenTek DSL in Houston, MN
AcenTek DSL coverage
About 5.37%, or 98 people, have AcenTek DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, and east Houston area. AcenTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
AcenTek DSL download speeds
AcenTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AcenTek DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from AcenTek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 92.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AcenTek DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AcenTek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston DSL providers. AcenTek offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Spring Grove Communications Fiber in Houston, MN
Spring Grove Communications fiber coverage
About 1.37%, or 25 people, have Spring Grove Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Houston area. Spring Grove Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
Spring Grove Communications fiber download speeds
Spring Grove Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spring Grove Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from Spring Grove Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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Spring Grove Communications fiber upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spring Grove Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spring Grove Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. Spring Grove Communications 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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HBC Internet Fiber in Houston, MN
HBC Internet fiber coverage
About 1.31%, or 24 people, have HBC Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Houston area. HBC Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
HBC Internet fiber download speeds
HBC Internet is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HBC Internet fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from HBC Internet 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
HBC Internet fiber upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HBC Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HBC Internet is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. HBC Internet 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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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.01%, or 1,607 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 most 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 average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 85.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.8% 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 above average compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Houston 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 17 Mbps.
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- 85.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 74.92%, or 1,368 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Houston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below 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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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 one of 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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EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 13.09%, or 239 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, north, southwest, northwest, and south Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece 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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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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AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 13.09%, or 239 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, north, southwest, northwest, and south Houston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece 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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HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
HBC Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.86%, or 34 people, have HBC Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Houston area. HBC Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houston.
HBC Internet fixed wireless download speeds
HBC Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HBC Internet fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houston. The fastest plan anyone in Houston can order from HBC Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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HBC Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HBC Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HBC Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. HBC Internet 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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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 Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Houston are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 990 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.34% 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
- Money Creek, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheldon, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yucatan, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Rushford, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hartford, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgeway, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hokah, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rushford, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caledonia, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rushford Village, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bird-in-Hand, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blanchard, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bloxom, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brackettville, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cadyville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Hill, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Converse, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cridersville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sand Fork, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds