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Top internet providers in the Houston area

Price starting at
$29.99/mo.^*

Speeds up to
5,000Mbps

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Price starting at
$19.99/mo.^†

Speeds up to
1,200Mbps

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Price starting at
$49.99/mo.^‡
_{for 12 or 24 mos.}

Speeds up to
1,000Mbps
_{(wireless speeds may vary)}

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Price starting at
$50.00/mo.^§

Speeds up to
245Mbps

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Price starting at
$55.00/mo.^#

Speeds up to
5,000Mbps

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Price starting at
$20.00/mo.^||

Speeds up to
1,500Mbps

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The prices and plans above are for the general Houston metro area

The cost of internet in Houston

Houston is one of the most populated cities in the U.S., with a cost of living that is 6% below the national average. Likewise, the cost of staying connected in Houston is well below the national average—11% lower, in fact.

The average Houston resident pays $72 per month on their internet bill, according to a new survey by HighSpeedInternet.com.

Despite being an affordable city on almost all fronts, 1 in 4 internet users in Houston feel like they overpay for the mediocre internet service they receive.

Read our 2024 Houston Internet Trends Report to learn more.

$72 average monthly cost of internet

$864 average annual cost of internet

$50,976 average cost of internet over a lifetime

Houston residents spend 1.5% of their income on staying connected

1 in 4 Houston residents say prices are not reasonable for the mediocre service they receive.

Best internet deals in Houston

60-day money-back guarantee

Get free installation when you order online plus a 60-day money-back guarantee and included Wi-Fi equipment.

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Free $200 Visa Gift Card

Get a $200 Visa Reward Gift Card when you sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan.

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Bundle with Xfinity Mobile to save

When you pair Xfinity 150Mbps internet with Xfinity Mobile, you can get one line with unlimited data and get one FREE for a year.

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Cheapest internet plans in Houston

The cheapest internet service in Houston is Xfinity, which starts at $20 per month. Optimum and Rise Broadband also stand out from the competition, offering budget plans priced well below most other providers in the city.

Xfinity Connect

$19.99/mo.^*

_{for 12 mos. w/1yr contract}

Speeds up to 150Mbps

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Provider & Plan name	Price	Speed	Rating
Astound Broadband 300 Mbps Internet	$20.00/mo.^†	Up to 300Mbps	4.0/5
	$25.00/mo.	Up to 25Mbps	N/A
Xfinity Connect More	$30.00/mo.^‡ ^{for 24 mo.}	Up to 300Mbps	4.0/5
Optimum 300 Mbps Internet	$30.00/mo.^§	Up to 300Mbps	4.0/5
Optimum 500 Mbps Internet	$45.00/mo.^\|\|	Up to 500Mbps	4.0/5

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Fastest internet providers in Houston

Spectrum CTAM Plans is the fastest internet provider in Houston based on our proprietary data collected from over 50,000 speed tests, with an average download speed of 240Mbps. AT&T is a close second with fiber internet, followed by Frontier, Xfinity, Sparklight CTAM Plans, and Astound Broadband (via enTouch and Grande).

Price starting at

$49.99/mo.^*
_{for 12 or 24 mos.}

Speeds up to 1,000Mbps

_{(wireless speeds may vary)}

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Provider	Starting price	Speed	Rating
Astound Broadband	$20.00/mo.^†	Up to 1,500Mbps	4.0/5
AT&T	$55.00/mo.^‡	Up to 5,000Mbps	3.0/5
Frontier	$44.99/mo.^§ ^{w/Auto Pay and Paperless Bill}	Up to 5,000Mbps	4.0/5
Sparklight	$26.00/mo.^\|\|	Up to 940Mbps	3.5/5
Xfinity	$19.99/mo.^# ^{for 24 mos.}	Up to 1,200Mbps	4.0/5

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Whether you need to find a new internet connection, test your speed, or troubleshoot your Wi-Fi, we can help you have the best possible experience with your internet.

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Top internet providers

* Frontier

w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month for 24 mos. One-time charge on disconnect applies.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 200/200 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 500/500 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 1000/1000 Mbps. Location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 2000/2000 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 5000/5000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.

† Xfinity

For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Not available in all areas. Prices may vary by location.

‡ Spectrum

For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
For 24 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.

§ T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.

|| Astound Broadband

24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

# AT&T

AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. . Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.

Cheapest internet plans

* For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.

† No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

‡ For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.

§ w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.

|| For 1 yr. w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 6 months at then prevailing rate (currently $15.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

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* Spectrum

For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
For 24 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.

† Astound Broadband

24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

‡ AT&T

AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. . Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.

§ Frontier

w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month for 24 mos. One-time charge on disconnect applies.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 500/500 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 1000/1000 Mbps. Location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 2000/2000 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 5000/5000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.

|| Sparklight

For the first 12 months. $50/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
For the first 3 months. $65/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
$80/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
Equipment, taxes, fees, and any applicable surcharge extra. $10 charge for each add’l 100GB; Up to $30/mo. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
Equipment, taxes, fees, and any applicable surcharge extra. Actual speeds vary and are subject to equipment limitations. Wi-Fi speeds will be substantially lower. Up to $30/mo. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.

# Xfinity

For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Not available in all areas. Prices may vary by location.