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Internet providers in Austin, TX

Shopping for internet plans in Austin? Compare our top picks for internet providers in the Austin area to find the plan that best fits your needs. 

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Internet availability by connection type

  • Cable – 100%
  • DSL – 59%
  • Fiber optic – 69%

Source: FCC Fixed Broadband Deployment – Area Summary

All available Austin residential internet providers

*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. As of 6/15/22.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

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 180 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 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

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.

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Fastest internet options in Austin

In the majority of Austin, TX, residential customers have at least two or three options to choose from when deciding among internet service providers. Below is a list of Austin internet providers that provide the fastest internet service speeds in the area.

*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 6/15/22.

Austin high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Austin is a very well-connected city, with around 100% coverage for 250 Mbps speed, versus just 88% for total U.S. 250 Mbps speeds. Meanwhile, Austin boasts about 69% having 1,000 Mbps speeds, while only 24% of the U.S. total can say the same.

  • Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

    Austin – 100%

    Texas – 87%

    U.S. – 89%

  • Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

    Austin – 69%

    Texas – 38%

    U.S. – 27%

Source: FCC Fixed Broadband Deployment – Area Summary

Cheapest internet service providers in Austin

*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. As of 6/15/22.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Astound

Astound wins for the most affordable choice for internet providers in Austin, TX at $25.99/mo.* At that price, it’s also a cable connection with a fairly stable 300 Mbps download speed. 

Google Fiber logo

Allconnect Rating

4.50 / 5

Google Fiber: Best overall

Google Fiber is a popular offering for internet in Austin, TX and starts at $70.00/mo.* It’s no wonder it’s popular with fast speeds of 1 or 2 gigs.

Why Austin loves Google Fiber

  • Plans offer up to 2 gigs, the fastest plan for fiber internet in Austin

  • Free professional installation

Things to consider about Google Fiber

  • Is the most expensive service on the list

  • If you have modest internet uses, a less expensive, slower plan might make more sense

Learn more about Google Fiber
AT&T logo

Allconnect Rating

4.43 / 5

AT&T: Best for customer satisfaction

AT&T has a good selection of plans with speeds up to 4700 Mbps, along with prices that match these speeds. Plans start at $55.00/mo.

Why Austin loves AT&T

  • AT&T is the highest rated in customer service for the southern region.

  • There is a wide range of internet speeds to choose from, with speeds as high as 940 Mbps with fiber optic internet.

Things to consider about AT&T

  • Your AT&T bill will be higher than advertised once you account for equipment fees and other monthly costs.

  • AT&T fiber optic internet isn’t available in all locations, and its cable internet plans are more expensive.

Learn more about AT&T internet

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Erin Gobler

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Erin Gobler is a freelance writer based in Madison, WI. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing, broadband and insurance. Including Allconnect.com, her work has b… Read more

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