Texas internet providers

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.

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

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Internet in Texas

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 5,000 Mbps.

Houston is the most populated city in Texas and has a median internet speed of 288 Mbps download and about 74 Mbps upload. Xfinity is the most available provider in Houston, aside from satellite providers such as Starlink and Viasat, available to over 96% of the city.

Best internet providers in Texas

*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. As of 01/16/25.
**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: 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.
***5G Home Internet: 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. Price guarantee: 2 yrs for 5G Home, 3 yrs for 5G Home Plus, for new Verizon Home Internet (“VHI”) households who have not subscribed to a VHI service within the last 90 days. Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.

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What internet speed do you need?

• Light internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps

• Moderate internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps

• High internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps

The speed you need depends on whether you consistently participate in bandwidth-heavy activities and the number of internet users in your home. If you have multiple internet users in your home gaming, streaming, working from home or downloading large amounts of data, choose a plan of at least 500 Mbps or higher. If you just have one or two internet users with lighter internet use, you can get by with a slower plan.

Fastest internet in Texas

AT&T Fiber provides the fastest internet plans in Texas, with its fastest plan providing speeds up to 5,000 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. As of 01/16/25.
**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: 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

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. As of 01/16/25.
**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: 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.
***5G Home Internet: 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. Price guarantee: 2 yrs for 5G Home, 3 yrs for 5G Home Plus, for new Verizon Home Internet (“VHI”) households who have not subscribed to a VHI service within the last 90 days. Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.

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 all of Texas, cable is the most available internet type in the state. Those in metro areas are more likely to also have access to fiber internet, while residents in rural areas can look to fixed wireless, which covers the majority of the state as well.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Quality of internet access in Texas

99% of Texas households have access to the minimum broadband speed standard, but less than 60% have access to gigabit speeds.

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 64%
• Median download speed in Texas: 286.13 Mbps

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

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