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Internet providers in Houston, TX

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Optimum
31% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(1209)
AT&T
61% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Get AT&T Fiber free for 6 months when you get AT&T Wireless when purchasing a new smartphone on installment. 6 mos free via reward card. Redempt req’d. Taxes & fees extra.

Brightspeed
31% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Ltd avail/areas. 2000 Mbps not avail in all areas.

Spectrum
22% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

EarthLink
62% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(110)

Fiber internet starting at $39.95

Frontier
61% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card. Terms apply, check for availability.

Xfinity
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Our best internet + mobile deals! Get 300 Mbps internet + an Unlimited line TOGETHER for $35/mo for 1 year!

Verizon Home Internet
53% available in Houston
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)
Ezee Fiber
26% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps

Ezee Fiber delivers 100% fiber connections, reliability, and future-proof technology through tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers

Windstream
62% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

User Rating(594)
Nextlink Internet
34% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Viasat
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Astound Broadband
47% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
Easy Internet Now
97% available in Houston
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
Skynet
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
GHz Wireless
93% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America
75% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
36Mbps
ERF Wireless
69% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Tachus
63% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1001Mbps
Consolidated Communications
59% available in Houston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Hotwire Communications
50% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Upstream Network
16% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Comcast Business
100% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)
Spectrum
22% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Frontier
49% available in Houston
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card. Terms apply, check for availability.

Earthlink Business
90% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

AT&T Business
61% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Optimum Business
20% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
150Mbps

User Rating(0)
Nextlink Internet
34% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Astound Broadband
47% available in Houston
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
Easy Internet Now
97% available in Houston
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
Skynet
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America
75% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
36Mbps
GHz Wireless
93% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Consolidated Communications
59% available in Houston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
ERF Wireless
69% available in Houston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Hotwire Communications
50% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Tachus
53% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Zayo Group
22% available in Houston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Houston
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
PS Lightwave
5% available in Houston
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Visible
Available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
100% available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
63% available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Xfinity Mobile
Available in Houston
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

Save up to $830 on an eligible 5g phone with trade in!

What’s a good internet speed?

Take our quiz to find out how much internet speed you need. Or use our internet speed test to test your current speeds.

0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

What is the best internet provider in Houston?

Several major internet companies offer gigabit internet speeds (1,000 Mbps or faster) in the Houston area, including AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum, and EarthLink. Local Houston providers like Tachus have invested in fiber networks capable of gigabit speeds for parts of the city but are not as widely available as major providers yet.

Summary of Houston internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Brightspeed Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.3/5 View Plans for Brightspeed
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Ezee Fiber Fiber 8000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Ezee Fiber
Windstream Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Windstream
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Astound Broadband Cable & Fiber 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Astound Broadband
Easy Internet Now DSL & Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
Skynet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Skynet
GHz Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps N/A
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless 36 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Rural Telecommunications of America
ERF Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A
Tachus Fiber 1001 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Tachus
Consolidated Communications DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 1000 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Hotwire Communications Fiber 10000 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Upstream Network Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Upstream Network

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 Houston

AT&T, Xfinity, EarthLink, and Spectrum internet services top the list in the customer reviews we receive on our site, and all four of those providers offer their highly rated services in Houston. 

Our annual customer satisfaction survey shows that T-Mobile received the highest rating among nationwide providers in overall satisfaction in 2023 with a 4.1 score. The next-highest rated Houston ISPs are Xfinity (third place) and AT&T (fourth place). Spectrum fell right in the middle of the pack at 7th place, with Frontier near the bottom in 11th place.

Smaller Houston internet providers, like Tachus, offer fast fiber internet service in limited areas, but most of them haven’t received enough customer reviews for a reliable rating. 

The best internet for gaming in Houston is going to be a fiber connection, whether that’s with AT&T or another fiber provider in your neighborhood. Fiber usually offers faster upload speeds than cable or DSL, which means you’ll have lower latency (ping rate) and faster response time.

 

Fastest internet service providers in Houston

Hotwire Communications is the fastest with its advertised speeds of 10 gigs. AT&T, EarthLink, and Frontier are tied for second-fastest internet providers in Houston with still ridiculously fast 5 gig fiber plans. Windstream comes next with its fiber internet plans. Most other fiber providers come in around the standard 1 Gbps fiber plan. Although 1 gig doesn’t sound as impressive when compared to Hotwire Communications, AT&T, Frontier, and Earthlink’s 5 gig plan, it’s still more speed than most households use—even if every device in the home streams at once, so I wouldn’t sweat it if these fiber providers are not in your neighborhood.

ProviderPriceSpeedRatingView on Provider Site
AT&T$55.00–$250.00/mo.*Up to 5,000 Mbps3.9/5View AT&TPlans
EarthLink$49.95–$189.95/mo.§Up to 5,000 Mbps3.3/5View EarthLinkPlans
Frontier$49.99–$154.99/mo.Up to 5,000 Mbps (for fiber)3.5/5View Frontier Plans
Xfinity$30.00–$80.00/mo.1,200 Mbps3.9/5View Xfinity Plans
Spectrum$49.99–$89.99/mo.||Up to 1,000 Mbps3.7/5View Spectrum Plans

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Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

The cheapest internet service in Houston is Xfinity, which comes in at 30 bucks per month. Optimum and also stand out from the competition with budget plans priced well below most other providers in the city.

ProviderPriceSpeedRatingView on Provider Site
Xfinity$19.99–$80.00/mo.*1,200 Mbps3.9/5.0View Xfinity Plans
Optimum$35.00–$265.00/mo.Up to 8,000 Mbps3.3/5View Suddenlink Plans
Rise Broadband$25.00–$65.00/mo.Up to 50 MbpsN/AView Rise Broadband Plans
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Internet Deals and Promotions in Houston, TX

ProviderAvailable DealView on Provider’s Site
AT&T
  • Get six months of gig speed internet free from AT&T Fiber when you bundle with mobile phone service and buy a smartphone on an installment plan by Jan. 6, 2025.
Get the Deal
Spectrum

Get a three-year price lock when you sign up for a 500Mbps internet plan and bundle with two unlimited plus mobile lines and a TV plan.

Get the Deal
Xfinity Add Xfinity mobile and get $25 a month off internet faster than a gig. Also, get unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment for 24 months.

Also, get fast, reliable internet with Wifi equipment included for $25/mo for 2 years if you live in one of the following states- WI, MN, MO, KS, TX, CO, ID, UT, AZ, NM, CA, OR, WA only. Offer valid until 3/21.
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CenturyLink
  • Get $100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink. Plus, get a $10 donation to your choice of charity.

  • Get free installation when you sign up for a fiber internet plan with 940Mbps speeds.
  • Get the Deal
    Frontier
  • Get free rental of the Amazon eero router with a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan.

  • Save $10 per month on your first year of YouTube TV.
  • Get the Deal
    T-Mobile
    • Get a free 40-inch smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile Home Internet by Jan. 15, 2025.
    • Get a free Blink smart security package when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.
    • Get ​​Netflix Standard with ads included with most Go5G plans.
    Get the Deal
    Astound Broadband
    • Get a gift card worth up to $400 when you bundle home internet and mobile service with the code GIFT or GIFT1 in certain areas
    • Refer a friend to Astound and get a $100 service credit
    Get the Deal
    EarthLink Get a gift card worth up to $200 when you sign up for Earthlink fiber internet.Get the Deal
    Windstream
    • Get a reward card worth up to $200 when you sign up for a 1 GIG or 2 GIG fiber plan.
    • Get professional home Wi-Fi evaluation and optimization during installation when you sign up for any internet plan.
    Get the Deal
    Optimum
    • Get a gift card worth $400 when you bundle internet, TV and mobile phone service from Optimum through Jan. 5, 2025.
    Get the Deal
    Rise Broadband Get flexible packages with unlimited data options and free installation.Get the Deal
    Hughesnet
    • Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service.
    • Get free professional installation, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection.
    Get the Deal
    Viasat Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan.Get the Deal

    Fiber internet in Houston

    Houston has access to both nationwide fiber networks and several local providers, so there are lots of options for fast, reliable internet. Although you can get gigabit speeds over other types of connection, fiber has other advantages such as reliability, low latency, and symmetrical upload speeds. This makes fiber ideal for activities like livestreaming and video chat. The following providers offer fiber connections in Houston:

    • AT&T
    • Frontier
    • EarthLink
    • Windstream
    • Astound Broadband
    • Easy Internet Now
    • Tachus
    • Consolidated Communications
    • Upstream
    • Hotwire Communications
    • Bluepeak
    • EIN

     

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    AT&T vs. Spectrum

    AT&T is perfect for those who need affordable home internet in Houston. Pick Spectrum for a high value on fast plans of 1000 Mbps or more.

    Read more about AT&T vs. Spectrum

    AT&T vs. Xfinity

    If you have gamers or YouTubers in your household, go with AT&T Fiber for better upload speeds. Opt for Xfinity to get high-speed plans that deliver smooth video streaming.

    Read more about AT&T vs. Xfinity

    Xfinity vs. Centurylink

    Order CenturyLink for affordable packages and long-term savings. Pick Xfinity for fast speeds on widely available packages.

    Read more about Xfinity vs. Centurylink

    Houston residential internet coverage

    Houston residents have several broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) options, but AT&T and Xfinity serve the most areas. Although some ISPs offer service in more areas of Houston than others, no wired ISP services the entire city.

    For example, Spectrum offers internet service in the Spring area, but Xfinity is the main cable internet provider to downtown Houston. Similarly, people living in the Baytown or League City areas can get internet service from Frontier, but AT&T would be the main fiber or DSL internet provider for most of Houston. CenturyLink also offers service in some Houston neighborhoods and surrounding areas.

    If you live outside the Texas 8 Beltway (the Sam Houston Parkway), you might be outside the service area of all the ISPs mentioned above. If this is you, don’t worry. You can still get high-quality internet service through a satellite internet provider like Viasat or Hughesnet.

    Most internet providers offer TV service, phone service, and bundling options to keep your costs down. Some even offer mobile phone plans. To see which ISPs offer service in your corner of Houston, use the map below.

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    Learn more about Ezee Fiber

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    Learn more about Nextlink Internet

    Learn more about Hughesnet

    Learn more about Viasat

    Learn more about Astound Broadband

    Learn more about Easy Internet Now

    Learn more about Skynet

    Learn more about GHz Wireless

    Learn more about Rural Telecommunications of America

    Learn more about ERF Wireless

    Learn more about Tachus

    Learn more about Consolidated Communications

    Learn more about Hotwire Communications

    Learn more about Upstream Network

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    Featured customer reviews

    Xfinity

    “I have had Comcast/Xfinity for many years with excellent results. My uptime is practically 100%.”

    –J. Hall

    Spectrum

    “We have internet bundled with phone. Internet is fine. Phone is unreliable.”

    –B. Peck

    AT&T

    “Customer service is great.”

    –Leonardo M.

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    Customer reviews of internet providers in Houston

    XFINITY

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    Joyce D | 08-24-2024

    You spend more time on the phone trying to reach someone than you do when tryinhg to solve an issue.

    Was this review helpful? Yes 9 No 0

    XFINITY

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    Cherie L | 07-10-2024

    Worst customer service ever. Cannot speak with a live human being. AI or robot gives you options and when they don’t work. Too bad, you try to explain and they give you the same option. When you keep trying to call and speak with someone they give a recording and hang up. I’m changing very soon!!! Have spent hours on the phone trying to talk to someone to no avail.

    Was this review helpful? Yes 123 No 4

    XFINITY

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    Johnny R | 07-10-2024

    You cannot speak to a customer service agent

    Was this review helpful? Yes 11 No 3
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