Texas internet providers
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Last updated: July 10, 2025
Explore the best internet providers in the Lone Star State. Learn about plans, speed and pricing from our broadband experts and compare fiber, cable, fixed wireless, satellite and DSL connections.
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Best internet providers in Texas
AT&T Internet
Plans starting at
$55
00/mo*
Speeds up to
4,700
Mbps
Spectrum Internet
Plans starting at
$30
00/mo*
Speeds up to
1,000
Mbps
T-Mobile Internet
Plans starting at
$35
00/mo*
Speeds up to
415
Mbps
SPECTRUM: 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. Updated as of 07/10/25.
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
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.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | $55.00/mo.** | Up to 4,700 Mbps** |
| Spectrum | $70.00/mo.*** | Up to 1,000 Mbps |
| Nextlink Fiber | $80.00/mo. | 1,000 – 2,000 Mbps |
| Google Fiber | $70.00/mo. | 1,000 – 2,000 Mbps |
*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 07/10/25.
**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. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. 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
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Texas with a starting price of $30.00/mo. for 100 Mbps. The cheapest internet in Texas comes from multiple providers, but Xfinity offers starting prices at $40.00/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.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 318 Mbps |
| Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 Mbps |
| Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 Mbps |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan | 85 – 300 Mbps |
*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 07/10/25.
**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 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/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
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AT&T | $55.00/mo.† | 10 – 4,700 Mbps† | Fiber, DSL | 53% |
 Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 45% |
 Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
 Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan | 85 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 24% |
 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 5G | 57% |
 Kinetic | $24.99/mo. | 100 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber, DSL | 20% |
 Nextlink | $45.00/mo. | 50 – 2,000 Mbps | Fixed wireless, fiber | 18% |
 Rise Broadband | $35.00/mo. | 25 – 1,000 Mbps | Fixed wireless, fiber | 13% |
 Viasat | $99.99/mo. | 25 – 250 Mbps | Satellite | 95% |
 Hughesnet | $39.99/mo. | Up to 100 Mbps | Satellite | 71% |
 Starlink | $80.00/mo. | 50 – 500 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
 Google Fiber | $70.00/mo. | 1,000 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber | 1% |
*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 07/10/25.
**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 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/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. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. 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
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
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.
Texas
- Download speed: 308.02 Mbps
- Upload speed: 86.36 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 279.93 Mbps
- Upload speed: 40.55 Mbps
Internet availability in Texas
- Satellite: 100%
- Cable: 78%
- Fixed wireless: 63%
- Fiber internet: 55%
- DSL: 5%
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.
Texas internet provider breakdowns
Allconnect Rating
4.40 / 5
AT&T: Best for fiber internet
Nearly half of Texas can get AT&T fiber service. Starting at $55.00/mo.,* plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill) for up to 300 Mbps,* it is a good price point for fast, symmetrical internet.
Why Texas loves AT&T
- Symmetrical upload and download speeds
- No contracts, no equipment fees
Things to consider about AT&T
- No separate TV service
*Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 07/10/25.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.75 / 5
Spectrum: Best for cable internet
Spectrum is a solid choice for a cable service, with up to 100 Mbps for just $30.00/mo. It’s available to just less than half of Texas addresses.
Why Texas loves Spectrum
- Bundle savings on multiple services
- No data caps or contracts
Things to consider about Spectrum
- Slower upload speeds, up to 35 Mbps
Spectrum Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.35 / 5
T-Mobile: Best for bundling savings
T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet is a fixed wireless service, meaning you need to be near a cell tower to use it. However, it’s one of the cheapest providers at $35.00/mo. for a phone bundle.
Why Texas loves T-Mobile
- Good for rural areas
- Speeds up to 415 Mbps
Things to consider about T-Mobile
- Must be near a cell tower
- Speeds can be throttled
T-Mobile Customer Reviews:
Texas internet customer reviews
We’ve collected provider reviews from real Texas customers to help you make the most informed internet purchase for your home.
My internet speed continued to decrease from the maximum speed of 8 Mbps. It actually averages less than 5 Mbps. It’s been a waste of money and a horrible experience. Don’t waste your money.
1/5
The tech was fabulous. The customer service I received when my internet wasn’t working was terrible.
5/5
This is the FIRST AND ONLY internet provider I’ve been able to find that serves this area. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
5/5
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.
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % access to 100 Mbps | % access to 250 Mbps | % access to 1 Gbps | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 356.57 Mbps | 192.13 | 100% | 98% | 66% | 10 |
| Dallas | 171.71 Mbps | 39.24 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 70% | 7 |
| McKinney | 366.76 Mbps | 233.60 Mbps | 100% | 93% | 86% | 10 |
| Plano | 309.17 Mbps | 167.34 Mbps | 100% | 91% | 87% | 8 |
| Grand Prairie | 372.20 Mbps | 240.65 Mbps | 100% | 93% | 76% | 7 |
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.
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % access to 100 Mbps | % access to 250 Mbps | % access to 1 Gbps | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | 316.80 Mbps | 35.47 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 47% | 8 |
| Austin | 363.70 Mbps | 115.79 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 70% | 9 |
| College Station | 276.89 Mbps | 37.34 Mbps | 100% | 85% | 26% | 10 |
| Killeen | 396.37 Mbps | 30.99 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 85% | 8 |
| Round Rock | 347.89 Mbps | 35.91 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 38% | 8 |
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.
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % access to 100 Mbps | % access to 250 Mbps | % access to 1 Gbps | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 361.56 Mbps | 35.57 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 63% | 9 |
| Laredo | 329.69 Mbps | 21.96 Mbps | 100% | 90% | 23% | 8 |
| McAllen | 366.04 Mbps | 32.87 Mbps | 92% | 63% | 26% | 8 |
| Brownsville | 345.50 Mbps | 21.57 Mbps | 100% | 93% | 81% | 10 |
| Eagle Pass | 347.89 Mbps | 35.91 Mbps | 100% | 90% | 4% | 6 |
Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.
Explore Texas internet providers by ZIP code
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Texas internet FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Texas?
AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber and Nextlink provide fiber internet in Texas, which is the fastest and most reliable type of internet.
What is the fastest internet provider in Texas?
The fastest internet provider in Texas is AT&T Fiber, which provides speeds up to 4,700 Mbps.* Google Fiber is another fast option with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, but it has limited availability in Austin and San Antonio.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Texas?
The cheapest internet provider in Texas is Spectrum, but Verizon and T-Mobile offer cheap options as well when you bundle with a mobile plan.
Is fiber internet available in Texas?
Yes, fiber internet is available in Texas through AT&T Fiber, Google Fiber and Nextlink.
*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 07/10/25.
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