In the Houston metro area there are 18 residential internet providers covering 98.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 953 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.

If you live anywhere near 77010, 77006, or 77019 ZIP Codes in central Houston, you're probably wondering which ISPs provide high-speed internet service for the Metro area. There are more than a dozen answers to this question, and a few offer multiple service tiers. Perhaps the most well-known internet service providers in the Houston area are Comcast (Xfinity), AT&T, and Spectrum.

If you're east in the city from Gulf Freeway to West Loop South Frontage Road, you'll find fiber internet with no problem; although the more readily available cable internet services nearly 93% of homes in Houston, with exceptions of a few city blocks surrounding Dakota Lofts on either side of Elysian Street. Satellite internet from Dish or DirecTV is available in all areas.

 

18 Internet Service Providers in Houston

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

86.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

73.47%

Avg. Speed:

71 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

41.58%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

enTouch | Fiber

Availability:

9.35%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

enTouch | Cable

Availability:

9.35%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

6.74%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

Suddenlink | Cable

Availability:

6.66%

Avg. Speed:

679 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | DSL

Availability:

4.31%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

3.90%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

3.68%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

3.32%

Avg. Speed:

154 Mbps

Sparklight | Cable

Availability:

1.62%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

1.26%

Avg. Speed:

860 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.03%

Avg. Speed:

730 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

43.67%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.59%

Avg. Speed:

28 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.29%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.26%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Houston metro area are not shown.

I want the best. Who has the most reliable coverage?

The most reliable service provider throughout the Houston area depends on your needs and community. If you live in the Bellaire area, choose AT&T Fiber, which runs throughout much of the city. There are a couple of fiber dead zones bordering Brays Bayou, but even the cable internet here (provided widely by Xfinity) is faster than the river. Speaking of Xfinity, that's probably going to be the most logical choice if you live closer to Hunter's Creek Village. Xfinity is available with 1000 Mbps service to all 4,367 people of this sleepy Houston suburb, along with Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, and just about all of the “villages” between Houston and Highway 6.

If you're wondering, our choice for Houston is AT&T. Why? Because with AT&T, you have lots of options. AT&T not only offers high-speed internet via fiber in many areas, but the ISP also connects homes to broadband DSL or, in a pinch, fixed wireless. Plus, AT&T provides 24/7 tech support and is available nationally, meaning there's a good chance you can transfer your service if you move later on.

 

Houston 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 the Houston metro area is internet available?

Houston, TX map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 98.02% of the Houston metro area. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Houston metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Houston metro area.

 

How fast are internet speeds in the Houston metro area?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Houston metro area.

Houston, TX map of local internet speeds

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The average Houston home can get up to 953 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Houston metro area.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Houston metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in the Houston metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Houston metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.

 

Internet Market Health in Houston

Houston, TX map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

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The map shows how competitive the the Houston metro area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Houston metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Houston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Houston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Houston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Houston metro area is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet 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.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Houston, TX

XFINITY cable coverage

About 86.16%, or 5,101,032 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Houston metro area.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Houston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston cable providers. XFINITY 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Houston cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Houston, TX

AT&T DSL coverage

About 73.47%, or 4,349,489 people, have AT&T DSL 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 much of the Houston metro area.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 14 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 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 71 Mbps.

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

  • 53.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 6.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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AT&T's Houston DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

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.

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

  • 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.

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AT&T's Houston fiber customers can expect the following 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

enTouch Cable in Houston, TX

enTouch cable coverage

About 9.35%, or 553,445 people, have enTouch cable 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 cable download speeds

enTouch is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, enTouch cable 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 115 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

enTouch cable upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch cable. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston cable 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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enTouch's Houston cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Houston, TX

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 6.74%, or 399,016 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, southwest, and south Houston area. Earthlink 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.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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

  • 1.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 19.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 48.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 15.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Houston DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 1.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 84.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Suddenlink Cable in Houston, TX

Suddenlink cable coverage

About 6.66%, or 394,500 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston area. Suddenlink 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.

 

Suddenlink cable download speeds

Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 679 Mbps.

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

  • 52.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 31.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 10.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Suddenlink cable upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston cable providers. Suddenlink offers 8 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 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 41 Mbps.

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Suddenlink's Houston cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 53.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 31.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications DSL in Houston, TX

Consolidated DSL coverage

About 4.31%, or 255,084 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, 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 DSL download speeds

Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is below average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Consolidated goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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

  • 5.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 46.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Consolidated offers 12 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.

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Consolidated's Houston DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 63.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Houston, TX

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 3.90%, or 231,106 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, southwest, and northwest Houston area. Centurylink 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.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Centurylink goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 40 Mbps.

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

  • 0.7% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 15.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston DSL providers. Centurylink offers 16 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Houston DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 17.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 18.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 19.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Houston, TX

Spectrum cable coverage

About 3.68%, or 217,963 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, west, east, and northeast Houston area. Spectrum 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.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston cable providers. Spectrum 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Houston cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Houston, TX

Windstream DSL coverage

About 3.32%, or 196,519 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 154 Mbps.

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

  • 6.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 53.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 22.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houston DSL providers. Windstream offers 18 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 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 138 Mbps.

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Windstream's Houston DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 46.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 21.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Sparklight Cable in Houston, TX

Sparklight cable coverage

About 1.62%, or 96,206 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, southwest, northwest, west, north, southeast, and central Houston area. Sparklight 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.

 

Sparklight cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sparklight cable upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Houston cable providers. Sparklight 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sparklight's Houston cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 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.

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

  • 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.

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Windstream's Houston fiber customers can expect the following 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.

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

  • 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.

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Consolidated's Houston fiber customers can expect the following 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

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Houston, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 43.67%, or 2,585,441 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houston 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 the Houston metro area.

 

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 the Houston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless 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 T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Houston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Houston metro area 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Houston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 6.59%, or 390,266 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, south, northeast, east, north, and southeast Houston 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 the Houston metro area.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houston customers is up to 28 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Houston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 18.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Houston metro area 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 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 5.7 Mbps.

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Rise Broadband's Houston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 50.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 18.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 1.29%, or 76,156 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, southwest, northwest, southeast, north, and south Houston 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 the Houston metro area.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Houston metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Houston metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Houston metro area 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 Houston fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Houston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, TX

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 1.26%, or 74,886 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, southwest, north, and southeast Houston area. AT&T 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.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Houston metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless 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 AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Houston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Houston metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Houston fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Houston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Houston Internet 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 internet in the Houston metro area compare to the rest of Texas?

Internet speeds in the Houston metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 953 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 98.02% in the Houston metro area.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.99%
100.00%
99.62%
100.00%
100.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.90%
99.82%
97.08%
99.63%
0.00%

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