In the Houston metro area there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 48.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 992 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 Houston
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Houston metro area 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Houston metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 48.82% of the Houston 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 Houston metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Houston metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Houston metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Houston home can get up to 992 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 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 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Houston metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Houston metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Houston metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Houston metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.45% of Houston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.00% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.32%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.98% of Houston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Houston metro area, along with details on where in the Houston metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Houston, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 41.58%, or 2,461,520 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 some of the Houston metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Houston 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 below average compared to other Houston 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 Houston metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 8.0 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 8.0 Mbps
enTouch Fiber in Houston, TX
enTouch fiber coverage
About 9.35%, or 553,445 people, have enTouch fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. enTouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Houston metro area.
enTouch fiber download speeds
enTouch is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, enTouch fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from enTouch goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
enTouch fiber upload speeds
In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch fiber. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fiber providers. enTouch offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Houston metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Houston, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.26%, or 74,556 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, east, northeast, and southeast 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 metro area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 860 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be 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 6 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 metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 16 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 858 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 16.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Houston, TX
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.03%, or 60,869 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, and southwest Houston area. Consolidated 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 metro area.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 730 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fiber providers. Consolidated offers 9 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 metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 725 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
Houston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Houston metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Houston metro area compare to the rest of Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in the Houston metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 992 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 48.82% in the Houston metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Houston 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
- Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West University Place, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southside Place, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bellaire, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hilshire Village, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jacinto City, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hunters Creek Village, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Galena Park, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley Village, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Piney Point Village, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas Metro, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds