In Houston County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 24.04% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 962 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 Provider in Houston County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Houston County are not shown.
Houston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Houston County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 24.04% of Houston County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Houston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Houston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Houston County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Houston County home can get up to 962 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 22.91% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Houston County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Houston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houston County you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.47% of Houston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.49% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 44.90%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.91% of Houston County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houston County, along with details on where in Houston County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Houston County, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 24.04%, or 5,706 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, east, northwest, and north Houston County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houston County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Houston County. The fastest plan anyone in Houston County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Houston County customers is up to 962 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Houston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston County fiber providers. Windstream offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houston County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 962 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
Houston County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Houston County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Houston County are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 962 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 24.04% in Houston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houston County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Trinity County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Leon County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walker County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Angelina County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nacogdoches County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Freestone County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nodaway County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Duchesne County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phillips County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saluda County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bourbon County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: more fiber coverage, faster speeds