In Rice there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 73.79% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,002 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 Rice

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

73.79%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rice are not shown.

 

Rice Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Rice is fiber internet available?

Rice, Houston, TX map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 73.79% of Rice. 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 Rice above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Rice?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rice.

Rice, Houston, TX map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Rice home can get up to 1,002 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 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, 73.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rice.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rice, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rice?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.79% of Rice homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 11.46% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.51%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.24% of Rice homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice, along with details on where in Rice and at what speeds.

AT&T Fiber in Rice, Houston, TX

AT&T fiber coverage

About 73.79%, or 11,667 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northeast, south, north, central, west, northwest, and east Rice area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rice.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rice customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Rice. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Rice 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 the slowest compared to other Rice fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rice is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Rice fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Rice Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Rice compare to the rest of Houston?

Fiber internet speeds in Rice are comparable versus the average speeds in Houston: 999 Mbps in Houston versus 1,002 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Houston is 94.01% versus 73.79% in Rice.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
59.33%
80.11%
84.20%
84.77%
71.15%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
83.18%
25.63%
32.38%
78.81%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?

Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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