
Internet providers in Austin, TX
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COVID Practices
Unlimited data allowance
AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.
Temporary speed upgrade
Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
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Installation practices
Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.
New TV plan
Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.
Installation practices
Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.
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Installation practices
Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.
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Installation practices
Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.
Best internet providers in Austin
- Google Fiber – Best overall
- Spectrum – Best for starting prices
- AT&T – Best for customer satisfaction
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
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability in Austin |
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Google Fiber | $70.00/mo. | 1,000 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber optic | 42% |
Spectrum | $49.99/mo. | 300 – 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 10 – 4,700 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic | 76% |
Astound (formerly Grande Communications) | $25.99/mo. | 300 – 940 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
EarthLink | $49.95/mo. | 50 – 1,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic | 76% |
HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | Up to 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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. 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.
See how we review internet providersFastest 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.
Provider | Speed | Plan name | Connection type |
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AT&T | 4,700 Mbps | Internet 5 Gig | Fiber |
Google Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | 2 Gig | Fiber |
Earthlink | 940 Mbps | HyperLink 1 Gig | Fiber |
Spectrum | 940 Mbps | Spectrum Internet Gig | Cable |
*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
Provider | Starting Price* | Download Speed | Connection type |
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Astound (formerly Grande) | $25.99/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable |
Xfinity | $49.99/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 300 Mbps | Fiber |
*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.

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

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.
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Written by:
Erin GoblerContributor
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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Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
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