Texas internet providers

By Camryn Smith Last updated: April 9, 2025

Explore the best internet providers in Texas. Learn about plans, speed and pricing from our broadband experts.

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*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Updated as of 04/09/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 

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Key takeaways

• The most widely available non-satellite internet provider in Texas is T-Mobile, which is serviceable to 57% of the state 
• The fastest internet provider in Texas is AT&T Fiber, which provides fiber speeds ranging from 300 to 4,700 Mbps**
• Xfinity is the most available provider in Houston, aside from satellite providers such as Starlink and Viasat, available to over 96% of the city
• Texas has more fiber serviceability than cable, with fiber clustered in the panhandle, as well as Central Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Houston and San Antonio

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Fastest internet in Texas

AT&T Fiber provides the fastest internet in Texas with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps.** AT&T is available in major cities like Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as surrounding cities like Waco, Abilene, Tyler and McKinney. We’ve listed the fastest providers in Texas below.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/09/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

Cheapest internet in Texas

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Texas with a starting price of $19.99/mo. for 150 Mbps. The cheapest internet in Texas comes from multiple providers, but Xfinity offers starting prices below $30.00/mo. for its lowest speed tier. Xfinity’s availability is mainly focused in Houston. Verizon and T-Mobile are also cheap options, but you have to bundle with a mobile plan for the cheapest rate.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/09/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

Texas internet provider comparison

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/09/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.
†Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

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How we review internet in Texas

Texas internet statistics

Compare Texas’ median download and upload speeds to those of the U.S. According to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index, Texas pulls ahead of the U.S. in both median download and upload speed.

Internet availability in Texas

Aside from satellite internet which is available throughout 100% of Texas, cable (78%) is the most available internet type in the state. Those in metro areas are more likely to also have access to fiber internet (51%), while residents in rural areas can look to fixed wireless, which covers 58% of Texas. DSL is still available to about 5% of the state.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Quality of internet access in Texas

All Texas households have access to the minimum broadband speed standard of 100/20 Mbps, but less than 70% have access to gigabit speeds.

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 90%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 65%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

Data privacy

The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act was enacted at the start of 2025 and offers Texas residents more rights over their data. It establishes new laws for collecting, storing, processing and selling personal data.

Read more about the new Texas data privacy laws.

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Texas internet provider breakdowns

*Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 04/09/25.

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Texas internet customer reviews

Find Texas internet providers by city

Take a look at the median download and upload speeds from Ookla’s Speedtest.net and the number of providers available in each city. We’ve also included FCC data on each city’s access to at least 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps.

Depending on where in Texas you live or are moving to, shopping for internet can present a variety of options. Click on your city or metro area below to explore types of internet, providers, available speeds and plan options in your area.

North Texas

North Texas is generally considered the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis and other areas north of Waco.

North Texas has access to cable, fiber, fixed wireless and satellite internet. Fixed wireless is heavily available in North Texas, while fiber availability is focused in areas such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Denton and Cleburne.

Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

Central Texas

The Central Texas region can be defined as the area home to major cities such as Austin, Killeen, College Station and Waco.

Central Texas residents can enjoy widespread fixed wireless and satellite access, but there is more limited fiber and cable availability. Austin has access to around 80% – 100% fiber serviceability while surrounding towns like Round Rock and Georgetown have more limited access.

Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

South Texas 

South Texas comprises areas south of and including San Antonio, with the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico forming its western, southern and eastern boundaries.

Cable availability is spotty in South Texas, mainly in cities like Corpus Christi, Edinburg, Kingsville and Harlingen. Fiber availability is even less, with those areas hovering around 0% – 40% serviceability.

Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

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*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 04/09/25.