Internet providers in | 77071 Houston, TX

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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.

What’s a good internet speed?

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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

Best internet providers in Houston

Optimum - Highly reliable
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
AT&T - Great value
Viasat - Widely available

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 & Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	498 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLinkor call 833-811-8784
AT&T	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&Tor call 833-811-9493
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
GHz Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A

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.

What are the highest-rated home 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.

In our annual internet service provider review, T-Mobile received the highest rating among nationwide providers for providing the easiest internet switch. The next-highest rated Houston ISPs are Xfinity and AT&T.

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.

What are the fastest home internet providers in Houston?

Hotwire Communications is the fastest home internet provider in Houston with its advertised speeds of 10 gigs. Frontier is the second-fastest with its 7 gig plan. AT&T and EarthLink are tied for third-fastest internet providers in Houston with still ridiculously fast 5 gig fiber plans. Kinetic 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, 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.

Fastest internet providers in Houston

AT&T — Up to 5,000Mbps
EarthLink — Up to 5,000Mbps
Frontier — Up to 7,000Mbps
Xfinity — Up to 2,000Mbps
Spectrum — Up to 1,000Mbps
Brightspeed — Up to 2,000Mbps

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What is the cheapest home internet provider in Houston?

The cheapest internet service in Houston is Frontier, which comes in at $29.99 per month. Xfinity, Optimum and also stand out from the competition with budget plans priced well below most other providers in the city.

Cheapest home internet providers in Houston

Provider	Price	Max speeds	Rating	View on Provider Site
Frontier	$29.99–$199.99/mo.**	7,000Mbps	3.5/5.0	View Frontier Plans
Xfinity	$55–$100/mo.*	1,200Mbps	3.9/5.0	View Xfinity Plans
Optimum	$40–$280/mo.^†	8,000Mbps	3.3/5	View Suddenlink Plans
Rise Broadband	$35–$95/mo.	940Mbps	N/A	View Rise Broadband Plans

Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Internet Deals and Promotions in Houston, TX

We no longer recommend Hughesnet for residential internet service. For more information on affordable satellite internet, see our overview of satellite providers, including Starlink.

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Save 20% every month when you bundle unlimited wireless with home internet from AT&T Get up $15 off your AT&T fiber internet plan every month for a year	Get the Deal
	Get ten streaming services included when you add Spectrum TV^® Select to your internet plan Get a monthly $20 discount for a year with a new 1 Gig Internet plan from Spectrum Get one line of unlimited service free for a year when you add Spectrum Mobile to your Spectrum Internet plan	Get the Deal
	Get free perks like Disney+, Hulu Bundle and Peacock Premium included with a new 1 Gig plan from Xfinity, now available with a 5-year price guarantee Earn up to $500 per year by referring friends to Xfinity Get automatic enrollment in Xfinity Rewards for exclusive access to merch, free TV and movies, and rotating weekly offers	Get the Deal
	You and a friend can get a $50–$100 reward 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 $20 off the monthly fee for Bark parental control software with your CenturyLink internet subscription	Get the Deal
	Get a Visa Reward Card worth up to a $200 when you sign up for Frontier Fiber, with higher-speed plans earning the biggest rewards Get a Wi-Fi 7 from Eero included with any Frontier Fiber Internet plan with speeds of at least 500Mbps Get one month of Unbreakable Wi-Fi free from Frontier Fiber, then pay just $25 per month	Get the Deal
	Get a 5-Year Price Guarantee with any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan and some T-Mobile Fiber plans, not including taxes and fees Get one month free when you order a new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan, plus up to $300 back Get Hulu (With Ads) and Paramount+ Essential included on a new All-in plan from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	Get the Deal
	Get a Gig Wifi for $40 per month for life when you sign up with Astound Broadband and use the code WIFIDEAL at checkout Get a $100 service credit when you refer a friend to Astound Internet and earn up to $1,200 annually	Get the Deal
	Get a 12-month price lock when you sign up for fiber internet from EarthLink Enjoy discounts and coupons with EarthLink Perks when you sign up for a qualifying fiber internet plan	Get the Deal
	Get a gift card worth up to $300 when you switch back to Kinetic Fiber Internet Get a gift card worth up to $150 when you refer a friend to Kinetic home internet services Get a $20 monthly discount on your Kinetic Internet bill when you connect a new or existing plan from AT&T Wireless	Get the Deal
	Get a 5-year price lock on all Optimum Internet plans Get a free iPhone 17, six months of cloud DVR, and free installation when you bundle mobile, TV, and internet service from Optimum and order online Get 6–12 months of HBO with ads with Optimum internet plans with 500Mbps speeds or faster	Get the Deal
	Get home internet plans free installation, unlimited data, and no contracts from Rise Internet Sign up for Rise Internet internet and get a 30-day money-back guarantee	Get the Deal
	Get a gift card worth up to $100 when you sign up for Hughesnet home internet by April 21 Get free professional installation of home internet from Hughesnet, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection Save up to $25 every month during your first year of home internet service with Hughesnet
	Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan from Viasat Get a $300 Mastercard™ Reward Card when you switch to Viasat from another satellite internet provider by May 17 Save $30 per month for three months when you sign up for a new Viasat Essentials plan and mention this deal	Get the Deal

What fiber internet providers are available in Houston?

AT&T, Frontier, and EarthLink are nationwide fiber internet providers that are available 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.

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.

Xfinity vs. Centurylink

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

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Methodology

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.

Disclaimers

* Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

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.

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. Ltd. availability/areas.

† w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month. Max speeds are wired. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charge on disconnect applies. In select areas where available.

‡ Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Connect More and Gigabit Extra plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

§ with a 12-month contract.

|| 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. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo.; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.

* Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Connect More and Gigabit Extra plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

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

Internet providers in | 77071 Houston, TX

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