In Texas there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 45.27% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 924 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 Texas

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

30.89%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

5.77%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

2.59%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

enTouch | Fiber

Availability:

2.29%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Vexus | Fiber

Availability:

1.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,001 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

1.20%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

Texas 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 Texas is fiber internet available?

Texas map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 45.27% of Texas. 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 Texas above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Texas?

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

Texas map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Texas home can get up to 924 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state 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 0.90 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Texas.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Texas, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Texas?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Texas you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.13% of Texas homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 50.30% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.60%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.28%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Texas homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

AT&T Fiber in Texas

AT&T fiber coverage

About 30.89%, or 7,767,421 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Texas 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 Texas.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Texas customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Texas 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 Texas fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas 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.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Texas

Frontier fiber coverage

About 5.77%, or 1,450,381 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, southeast, east, central, south, southwest, and west Texas area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Texas.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Texas customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Texas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Texas 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 Texas fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's Texas fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in Texas

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 2.59%, or 650,706 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, southwest, south, southeast, northeast, north, west, and east Texas area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Texas.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in Texas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Texas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Texas fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Google Fiber's Texas fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

enTouch Fiber in Texas

enTouch fiber coverage

About 2.29%, or 575,709 people, have enTouch fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Texas area. enTouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Texas.

 

enTouch fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to enTouch customers in Texas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

enTouch fiber upload speeds

In Texas 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 above average compared to other Texas fiber providers. enTouch offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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enTouch's Texas fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vexus Fiber in Texas

Vexus fiber coverage

About 1.45%, or 365,592 people, have Vexus fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, east, and central Texas area. Vexus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Texas.

 

Vexus fiber download speeds

Vexus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Texas. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vexus fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Texas. The fastest plan anyone in Texas can order from Vexus goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Texas customers is up to 1,001 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vexus customers in Texas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vexus fiber upload speeds

In Texas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vexus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vexus is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Texas fiber providers. Vexus offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Vexus customers can get speeds up to 1,001 Mbps.

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Vexus's Texas fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Texas

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 1.20%, or 301,557 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, north, southwest, west, northeast, southeast, and east Texas 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 Texas.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Texas. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Texas download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Texas fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Texas is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Texas fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Texas Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Texas compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Texas are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 924 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 45.27% in Texas.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
14.72%
33.17%
12.72%
19.53%
1.46%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
1.66%
0.00%
2.32%
94.44%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other states?

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

Nearby States

  • Oklahoma: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Louisiana: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Mississippi: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • New Mexico: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Missouri: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Alabama: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Tennessee: more fiber coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Florida: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • New York: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • California: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Illinois: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Ohio: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Georgia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Michigan: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds