In the Dallas metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 61.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 701 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 Dallas
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Dallas metro area are not shown.
Dallas 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 Dallas metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 61.25% of the Dallas 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 Dallas metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Dallas metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Dallas metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Dallas home can get up to 701 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Dallas metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Dallas metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Dallas metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Dallas metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.05% of Dallas homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.49% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.86%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dallas homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Dallas metro area, along with details on where in the Dallas metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Dallas, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 38.93%, or 2,498,118 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dallas area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Dallas metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Dallas metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Dallas metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Dallas 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 Dallas customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Dallas, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 21.21%, or 1,361,436 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, central, northwest, west, and southeast Dallas 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 the Dallas metro area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Dallas metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Dallas metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Dallas metro area can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Dallas customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Dallas metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dallas fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Dallas metro area is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Dallas Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Dallas metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Dallas metro area compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in the Dallas metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 701 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 61.25% in the Dallas metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Dallas 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
- Grand Prairie, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Euless, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Irving, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bedford, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pantego, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dalworthington Gardens, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hurst, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cockrell Hill, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colleyville, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Houston Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chicago Metro, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds