In the Houston area there are 23 residential internet providers covering 99.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,339 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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23 Internet Service Providers in Houston
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Houston.
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This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
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Houston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.52% of the Houston area. 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 the Houston area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Houston area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Houston area.
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The average Houston home can get up to 5,339 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 24.36% 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 the Houston area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Houston area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Houston area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Houston area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.66% of Houston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.66% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.11%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Houston homes.
Internet Market Health in Houston
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The map shows how competitive the the Houston area 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 the Houston area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Houston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 15 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 fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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 0 and 15 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, the Houston area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Houston area, along with details on where in the Houston area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Houston, TX
XFINITY cable coverage
About 92.74%, or 6,630,640 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Houston area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 1,885 Mbps.
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- 85.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 the Houston area 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 294 Mbps.
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- 4.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Houston, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 67.51%, or 4,826,875 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Houston area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 4,806 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 above average compared to other Houston fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 the Houston area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,806 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Houston, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 67.51%, or 4,826,875 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Houston area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 4,806 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 above average compared to other Houston fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 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 the Houston area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,806 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Houston, TX
AT&T DSL coverage
About 59.51%, or 4,255,081 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 the Houston area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 47.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 the Houston area 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Houston, TX
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 59.51%, or 4,255,081 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 the Houston area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 47.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 the Houston area 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ezee Fiber Fiber in Houston, TX
Ezee Fiber fiber coverage
About 16.88%, or 1,207,093 people, have Ezee Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, and central Houston area. Ezee Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Houston area.
Ezee Fiber fiber download speeds
Ezee Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ezee Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Ezee Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Ezee Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ezee Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ezee Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. Ezee Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Tachus Fiber in Houston, TX
Tachus fiber coverage
About 7.43%, or 531,461 people, have Tachus fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Houston area. Tachus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Tachus fiber download speeds
Tachus is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tachus fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Tachus goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Tachus fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tachus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tachus is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Houston fiber providers. Tachus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Houston, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 6.84%, or 489,139 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Houston 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 the Houston area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 6,685 Mbps.
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- 91.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston fiber providers. Frontier offers 3 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 the Houston area is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,685 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Houston, TX
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 6.51%, or 465,453 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 1,841 Mbps.
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- 80.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 the Houston area 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 1,359 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Houston, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 5.93%, or 424,007 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Houston 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 the Houston area.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 930 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston cable providers. Optimum 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 the Houston area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Houston, TX
Spectrum cable coverage
About 4.45%, or 318,334 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and north Houston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 the Houston area 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 647 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Houston, TX
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 3.57%, or 254,921 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, west, central, southwest, and south Houston 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 the Houston area.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Houston, TX
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 3.10%, or 221,391 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Houston area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 the Houston area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Houston, TX
Fidium DSL coverage
About 3.10%, or 221,337 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Houston area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Fidium goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 166 Mbps.
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- 22.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Fidium offers 8 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 the Houston area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 22.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Houston, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 2.43%, or 173,889 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Houston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 135 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 38.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Windstream offers 3 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 the Houston area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 73.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Houston, TX
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 1.91%, or 136,377 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 4,327 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 5 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 the Houston area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 4,327 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Houston, TX
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.87%, or 133,743 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and south Houston 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 the Houston area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Houston, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.78%, or 127,529 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Houston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 1,536 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fiber providers. Windstream 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 the Houston area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,536 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.49%, or 6,827,003 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 the Houston area.
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 the Houston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area 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 69 Mbps.
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- 59.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 below 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 the Houston area 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 94.52%, or 6,758,158 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 most of the Houston area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 335 Mbps.
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- 10.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 below average compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 3 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 the Houston area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
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- 10.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 79.00%, or 5,648,117 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Houston area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 the Houston area 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 79.00%, or 5,648,117 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Houston area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Houston area 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 the Houston area 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless coverage
About 2.74%, or 195,672 people, have Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Houston area. Rural Telecommunications of America is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston area.
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless download speeds
Rural Telecommunications of America is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston area can order from Rural Telecommunications of America goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Houston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rural Telecommunications of America fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Telecommunications of America is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. Rural Telecommunications of America offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston area is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Houston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Houston area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Houston area compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in the Houston area are faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 4,265 Mbps in Texas versus 5,339 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.90% versus 99.52% in the Houston area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Houston area 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
- Hilshire Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hunters Creek Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Valley, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Valley Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hedwig Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West University Place, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Piney Point Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southside Place, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bellaire, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bunker Hill Village, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds