Internet providers in Austin, TX

What is the fastest internet provider in Austin?

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Austin, with fiber internet speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. You can really take advantage of all that speed, too, since AT&T internet plans have no data caps. Google Fiber is another great high-speed fiber internet service provider (ISP) in Austin, which came in first place in our fastest internet providers in 2022 analysis.

Don’t worry if your area doesn’t have access to fiber infrastructure, as several cable ISPs offer gigabit (1,000 Mbps) internet plans in Austin as well. We particularly like Spectrum, as its plans have no data caps or term contracts.

Provider	Max speeds (download/upload)	Internet type	View plans
AT&T	5,000 Mbps/5,000 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	View Plans
Google Fiber	2,000 Mbps/2,000 Mbps	Fiber	View Plans
Earthlink	5,000 Mbps/5000 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	View Plans
Spectrum	Up to 1,000 Mbps/35 Mbps*	Cable	View Plans
Astound Broadband	Up to 1,200 Mbps/20 Mbps	Cable
Optimum	Up to 8000 Mbps/8000 Mbps	Fiber, Cable	View Plans

*Wireless speeds may vary.

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What is the cheapest internet provider in Austin?

Astound Broadband is the cheapest internet provider in Austin—its 50 Mbps internet plan is priced at $19.99 per month. If you can afford to spend a little more, Astound Broadband’s Internet 300 has a lot more value and is only $25.99 per month. Another cheap cable ISP is Optimum—its 300 Mbps internet plan is priced at $40 per month.

The cheapest fiber internet in Austin is AT&T’s Internet 300 plan, which packs in 300 Mbps symmetrical speeds for $55 per month.

Provider	Price	Max speeds	View plans
Astound Broadband	$25.00/mo.*	Up to 300 Mbps
Optimum	$35.00/mo.**	Up to 300 Mbps	View Plans
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.***	Up to 300 Mbps	View Plans
AT&T	$55.00/mo.****	300 Mbps	View Plans

*Regional price differences may apply. No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

**w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill w/unlimited mobile plans. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.

***Wireless speeds may vary. 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.

****Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes & fees. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Call or go to www.fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.

Internet Deals and Promotions in Austin, TX

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Get a Wi-Fi 7 gateway, AT&T Extended Wi-Fi® Coverage Service, and AT&T ActiveArmor advanced internet security when you order AT&T 2 Gig of 5 Gig internet Get a bill credit for you and a friend when you refer them to AT&T internet Customers 55+ can get two unlimited mobile lines plus AT&T fiber home internet for $99 per month	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Try Spectrum Mobile for a full year at no cost. Additional lines $30/month.	Get the Deal
	Get $50–$100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink, plus a $10 donation to your choice of charity Get free installation and included Wi-Fi equipment when you sign up for a fiber internet plan from CenturyLink with 940Mbps speeds	Get the Deal
	Get up to $300 back when you activate select T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans, until July 23 Get a 5-Year Price Guarantee with any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan, not including taxes and fees Get free access to two streaming services with a new All-in internet plan from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	Get the Deal
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	Get flexible internet packages from Rise Broadband with unlimited data and no contracts	Get the Deal
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	Get a $100 gift card when you order a Hughesnet Internet plan by August 6 Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service with Hughesnet Internet Get free professional installation of Hughesnet Internet, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection	Get the Deal
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What are the fiber internet providers in Austin?

Austin’s fiber internet providers are AT&T, Google Fiber, EarthLink, and Synergy Internet. AT&T and Synergy internet are the fastest, with symmetrical speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, but it’s very unlikely you actually need that much bandwidth.

All of Austin’s fiber ISPs offer gigabit speeds (1,000 Mbps), which is enough speed for just about anybody. With any Austin fiber provider, you can expect fast symmetrical speeds, consistent performance, and high reliability. Without a doubt, fiber is the best kind of internet connection you can get.

Fiber internet providers in Austin

AT&T—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Google Fiber—Fiber speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Synergy Internet—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps

What is the best internet provider in Austin?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
Google Fiber - High speeds with no data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Viasat - Widely available
Optimum - Highly reliable
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

If you’re looking for ways to connect in the capital of Texas, Austin has several great choices for people shopping for internet service. AT&T and Spectrum both cover the majority of the downtown area and suburbs with solid speeds, while CenturyLink brings affordable options and fiber speeds to outlying areas. Austin is also a Google Fiber city, and coverage has been expanding rapidly into new neighborhoods over the last year.

For those who have a need for speed, AT&T offers the fastest speeds with a 5,000 Mbps connection. Google Fiber offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Spectrum speeds can reach up to 1,000 Mbps, which is more than fast enough for almost anything you can throw at it.

Both Spectrum and AT&T cover basically all of the Austin area, so finding an internet plan that works for you should be easy. CenturyLink availability is more limited—mostly in the far northeastern and southern parts of town—but it’s still a good option for people who live in those areas.

Summary of Austin internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5
Google Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Google Fiber
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Frontier	Fiber	7000 Mbps	3.5/5
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	3.5/5
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.0/5
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
Evolve Broadband	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Evolve Broadband
SOS Communications LLC	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	5.0/5
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	150 Mbps	5.0/5	Link not provided
GHz Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A
Ranch Wireless	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A
Texas Wireless Internet	Fixed Wireless	8 Mbps	2.5/5
Western Broadband	Fixed Wireless	15 Mbps	5.0/5
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	3.0/5

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Highest-rated internet providers in Austin

Google Fiber is by far the highest-rated internet provider in Austin. It ranked first in nearly every category in our customer satisfaction survey; however, Google Fiber wasn’t included in our report due to its small customer base compared to other national ISPs. T-Mobile also ranked high in the survey, earning the top spots for overall satisfaction, price, and customer service among national providers.

Spectrum received consistently high ratings in every category, especially speed, in which Spectrum scored a 4.0 out of 5.

CenturyLink placed near the bottom in most categories, but it’s worth noting that CenturyLink fiber customers gave great ratings. CenturyLink still provides DSL internet to many of its customers, likely leading to a lower overall score.

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AT&T in Austin

AT&T offers coverage for the entire downtown Austin area and the vast majority of suburbs. The only major gap is in the southwest area of Austin, past Restoration Ranch Airport.

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Spectrum in Austin

Spectrum brings fast cable service to an even larger coverage area than AT&T. Service is available from North Austin and North Burnett all the way down to Sweetbriar. If AT&T doesn’t have a package that meets your needs, chances are good Spectrum will.

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CenturyLink in Austin

CenturyLink provides service to outlying neighborhoods on the north side of town, including North Austin, North Lamar, and Windsor Hills. CenturyLink also covers the southwest area that AT&T misses, so if you live south of Ranch to Market Road, it may be a good option.

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Google Fiber in Austin

Google Fiber has been in Austin since 2014, but expansion has picked up in the last year. Google Fiber also recently introduced its 2 Gig internet plan to the area, offering speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. To keep up with the latest news, check out our information about the current Google Fiber Expansion.

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“The internet service isn’t bad as long as your on a Mobil device playing games or watch videos, or music downloads. But when I try to play online games like the last of us on my PS4 it always lags or tends to lose service especially if I have to use WiFi networking on my PS4 it horrible the service connection is lost about every 3 to 5 minutes, but if I use a lan line to connect into the modem to the PS4 the service isn’t that bad, just every once in awhile it will lag or lose connection.”

–Michael H.

“A young man named Devin at Spectrum came by to put in my internet and cable, and he was a perfect gentleman, polite and respectful! He even offered to help me move my furniture to get the television situated.”

–Joanie C.

“I live in a rural community and finding stable service was challenging. Century Link was perfect. I have teenagers so needless to say connection is life!”

–Angela R.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Internet providers in Austin, TX

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