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In Harris County there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 46.32% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Harris County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Harris County are not shown.
Harris County 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 Harris County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 46.32% of Harris County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in Harris County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Harris County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Harris County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Harris County home can get up to 36 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 1.81% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Harris County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Harris County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Harris County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harris County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.45% of Harris County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.32% of Harris County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harris County, along with details on where in Harris County and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Harris County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 43.84%, or 1,794,220 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Harris County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Harris County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harris County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harris County. The fastest plan anyone in Harris County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Harris County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Harris County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Harris County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harris County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Harris County, TX
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 2.17%, or 88,967 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, northeast, east, and southeast Harris County area. Rise 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 Harris County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harris County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Harris County. The fastest plan anyone in Harris County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Harris County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Harris County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Harris County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 Harris County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Harris County, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.81%, or 74,086 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, west, south, northwest, southeast, north, and northeast Harris County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Harris County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harris County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harris County. The fastest plan anyone in Harris County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Harris County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Harris County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Harris County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harris County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harris County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harris County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Harris County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Harris County are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 921 Mbps in Texas versus 36 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Texas is 88.03% versus 46.32% in Harris County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harris County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Galveston County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brazoria County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Waller County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Austin County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Jacinto County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wharton County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Maricopa County, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside County, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds