In the Austin metro area there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 47.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Austin
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Austin metro area are not shown.
Austin 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Austin metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.32% of the Austin metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Austin metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Austin metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Austin metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Austin home can get up to 989 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 46.49% 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 18 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Austin metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Austin metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Austin metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Austin metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.70% of Austin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.10% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Austin homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Austin metro area, along with details on where in the Austin metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Austin, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 30.77%, or 528,177 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Austin area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Austin metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Austin metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Austin metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Austin metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Austin customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Austin metro area download speeds tend to be 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 Austin fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Austin metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Austin, TX
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 22.08%, or 378,929 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, southeast, east, and northwest Austin area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Austin metro area.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Austin metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Austin metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Austin metro area can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Austin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Austin metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Austin fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Austin metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Austin, TX
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 9.32%, or 159,932 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, west, north, south, northwest, northeast, and east Austin 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 Austin metro area.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Austin metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Austin metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Austin metro area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Austin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In the Austin metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Austin fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Austin metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Austin Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Austin metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Austin metro area compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in the Austin metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 989 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 47.32% in the Austin metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Austin metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rollingwood, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Lake Hills, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sunset Valley, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hornsby Bend, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Creedmoor, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Del Valle, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Manchaca, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall Ford, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wells Branch, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cleveland Metro, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City Metro, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cincinnati Metro, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus Metro, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nashville Metro, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds