Internet providers in Houston, TX

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What is the best internet provider in Houston?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Spectrum - No data caps
Optimum - Highly reliable
Frontier - No-contract plans available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Viasat - Widely available
Windstream - No long-term commitment required
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Optimum - Highly reliable

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
AT&T	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Windstream	DSL	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Windstream
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
Brightspeed	DSL & Fiber	940 Mbps	1.0/5	View Plans for Brightspeed
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Speed Net Broadband	Fixed Wireless	150 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Speed Net Broadband
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Upstream Network	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Upstream Network
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Consolidated Communications	DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Tachus	Fiber	1001 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Tachus
ERF Wireless	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for ERF Wireless
Rural Telecommunications of America	Fixed Wireless	36 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Telecommunications of America
GHz Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for GHz Wireless
Skynet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Skynet
Bluepeak	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Bluepeak

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 EarthLink received the highest rating among nationwide providers in overall satisfaction in 2022 with a 4.0 score, followed by a close race between Spectrum in third place, AT&T in fourth place, and Xfinity in fifth. Frontier ranked near the bottom in 11th place.

T-Mobile was also included in our survey this year and actually earned a higher overall customer satisfaction score than the bigger nationwide providers with its 5G home internet.

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.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
AT&T	$55.00–$250.00/mo.*	Up to 5,000 Mbps	3.7/5	View AT&TPlans
EarthLink	$49.95–$189.95/mo.^§	Up to 5,000 Mbps	4/5	View EarthLinkPlans
Frontier	$49.99–$154.99/mo.^†	Up to 5,000 Mbps (for fiber)	3.5/5	View Frontier Plans
Xfinity	$30.00–$80.00/mo.^‡	1,200 Mbps	3.7/5	View Xfinity Plans
Spectrum	$49.99–$89.99/mo.^\|\|	Up to 1,000 Mbps	3.7/5	View Spectrum Plans

Data effective as of 8/1/2023. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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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.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
Xfinity	$19.99–$80.00/mo.*	1,200 Mbps	3.7/5.0	View Xfinity Plans
Optimum	$35.00–$265.00/mo.^†	Up to 8,000 Mbps	3.4/5	View Suddenlink Plans
Rise Broadband	$25.00–$65.00/mo.	Up to 50 Mbps	N/A	View Rise Broadband Plans

Data effective as of 8/1/2023. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Internet Deals and Promotions in Houston, TX

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Order a fiber internet plan to get a reward card worth $100 or $150. You get the $100 card with the 300 Mbps and 500 plans and the $150 card with the gigabit plan or faster. You can also get up to $300 gift card with the promo code HOLIDAY150. Order a fiber plan of 300Mbps or higher online and get up to a $150 reward card.	Get the Deal
	Get a free Unlimited Mobile line for 12 months when you sign up for an internet plan with speeds of 300Mbps or faster. Get a free mobile line with unlimited talk, text and data and free Advanced WiFi for enhanced network security when you sign up for Spectrum One Stream and get 300Mbps Spectrum Internet®. You can also get a free Xumo Stream Box when you add Spectrum TV®.	Get the Deal
	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.	Get the Deal
	If you refer a new customer to CenturyLink services and they sign up, you and the new customer will both get a reward of up to $100.	Get the Deal
	Order a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan to get a free installation and a free rental of the Amazon eero Pro 6 or 6E router. You also get a $200 Visa Reward Gift Card if you sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan.	Get the Deal
	Get a $50 Virtual Prepaid MasterCard, 65% off Nest Wifi routers, SiriusXM Streaming Platinum for 6 mos., and Pandora Premium for 4 mos. when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Also, you can get a free Blink Outdoor 4 and Mini Pan-Tilt Camera security package (a $179.98 value) when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.	Get the Deal
	Get a $100 gift card and free installation with code CYBER23. Also, get Max for one year on 1 Gig or higher plans.	Get the Deal
	EarthLink's fiber plans include unlimited data without an extra fee.	Get the Deal
	Get a $200 Kinetic Visa® Prepaid Card when you sign up for a qualifying high-speed internet plan.	Get the Deal
	Sign up for Optimum internet and get $50 off your first month’s bill when you use promo code SLEIGH50. Offer valid through 12/31. Also, get Smart WiFi 6 for free with select Internet packages and free installation when you order online.	Get the Deal
	Get an internet plan for as low as $25 a month for 12 months—no annual contract required.	Get the Deal
	Get $25 off a month for six months on select plans. Offer excludes 15 GB plan and a 24-month commitment is required	Get the Deal
	Get free installation 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.

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.

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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Featured customer reviews

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

–J. Hall

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

–B. Peck

“Customer service is great.”

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Fastest internet service providers in Houston

*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.

Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

*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.

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