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Houston residents have a lot of high-speed internet providers to choose from, including fiber internet from AT&T — one of the best options anywhere in the country. In addition to the providers listed above, Spectrum, Optimum, Windstream and Frontier also service neighboring suburbs like Katy, League City and Sugar Land.
Overall, Houston residents get a bit higher internet speed than the state of Texas as a whole, but significantly faster speeds than the national average. Houston’s upload speeds lag behind the state, largely because AT&T is the area’s only major fiber internet provider.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo. | 50 – 100 Mbps | Satellite | 91% |
| Xfinity | $19.99/mo. | 150 – 6,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 96% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 5G | 54% |
| AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 300 – 4,700 Mbps | Fiber | 66% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 85 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 38% |
| Brightspeed | $29.00/mo. | 200 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber | 2% |
| Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2% |
*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 03/12/25.
Houston internet takeaways
- Spectrum is available to 96% of Houston addresses
100% of Houston has access to at least 100 Mbps of internet speed. One of the largest cable providers, Xfinity, is available to 96% of residents.
If you live near Rice University and Midtown, you’ll have access to cable and fiber connections.
The Woodlands, home to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, offers residents AT&T Fiber up to 4,700 Mbps and Xfinity plans up to 2,000 Mbps.
Help to pay your internet bill in Houston
There are a few nonprofit organizations that will help Houston customers find help to pay their internet bills, including findhelp.org and Everyone On.
Houston Community College also offers help with internet and cellphone bills to its students.
Houston internet deals
AT&T serves parts of Houston with up to 5 gigs of fiber speed.
T-Mobile plans have unlimited data, free rental equipment and no contracts.
Cheapest internet plans in Houston
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet option in Houston at $19.99/mo. for 150 Mbps.
Houston residents have internet plans starting at low prices. Keep in mind that while the company advertises starting prices, the price you see isn’t necessarily the amount you’ll pay each month. Not only can rates vary depending on your ZIP code, but you’ll also likely pay installation costs, equipment rental fees, taxes and other fees.
- Xfinity offers the cheapest internet with 150 Mbps for $19.99/mo.
- T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet plans start at $35.00/mo. with a qualifying mobile plan for speeds of 87 – 415 Mbps
- Verizon 5G Home Internet starts at $35.00/mo. with a mobile plan and has speeds starting at 85 Mbps
- Brightspeed offers fiber internet starting at $29.00/mo. for speeds starting at 200 Mbps
An internet speed under 100 Mbps is good for a one- or two-person household for browsing, checking emails and online shopping. Gaming and video calls are most likely to lag with these speeds, however.
For gamers or homes with two to four internet users, a 300 to 500 Mbps plan is best.
Fastest internet plans in Houston
AT&T offers the fastest internet in Houston with speeds reaching up to 4,700 Mbps.
Houston residents have plenty of options when it comes to fast internet. Several providers offer gigabit speeds, and the fastest speed available in the city is 4,700 Mbps.
Multi-gig speeds are a bit more expensive than slower plans, often starting at over $150/mo.
- AT&T’s 5 gig plan is $245.00/mo.
- Xfinity’s 3 gig plan is $299.95/mo.
- Brightspeed’s 2 gig plan is $99.00/mo.
- Optimum’s 1 gig plan is $80.00/mo.
A 1 gig plan should power a larger household with four to five internet users and support heavy gamers and multiple smart devices online simultaneously.
Houston internet provider breakdowns
Allconnect Rating
4.40 / 5
AT&T Fiber: Best provider overall
AT&T Fiber offers five plans in Houston: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1,000 Mbps, 2,000 Mbps and 4,700 Mbps with prices ranging from $55/mo. – $245/mo.
AT&T will continue to expand its fiber optic footprint to more markets across the country in the coming years. AT&T and BlackRock, the investment management company, formed a joint venture called Gigapower. This will expand fiber coverage beyond AT&T’s current footprint.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.93 / 5
Xfinity: Best for affordability
Xfinity really stands out when it comes to prices in Houston. Its cheapest plan offers speeds of 150 Mbps for just $19.99/mo. Fees and equipment will add some extra money to your bill, but Xfinity is still a great choice.
Xfinity internet speeds in Houston have also gotten faster over the last few years. Xfinity ranks second behind AT&T in customer satisfaction in the South.
Xfinity Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.35 / 5
T-Mobile 5G Home: Best for simple pricing
T-Mobile is one of the newest providers to offer home internet service, and it uses its 5G cellphone towers to transmit data wirelessly to your home. It costs $35.00 – $55.00/mo., and that includes equipment and fees.
T-Mobile is quickly becoming the most widely available 5G provider. Its 5G footprint provides coverage to 323 million people across the U.S. and has is increasing speeds with more coverage with its Ultra Capacity 5G network.
T-Mobile Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
2.22 / 5
Hughesnet: Best for rural customers
Hughesnet offers satellite internet across the country, serving rural areas that may have a hard time getting internet service. Plans start at $49.99/mo., with speeds from 50 to 100 Mbps.
Hughesnet recently created its Fusion service, a combination of satellite and wireless tech that will provide a high-speed and low-latency internet option for customers, which has previously been an ongoing issue with satellite internet. Hughesnet plans to expand this service across U.S. markets.
Hughesnet Customer Reviews:
How we review internet in Houston
Allconnect broadband experts review internet providers in Houston to compare price, speed, availability and connection type. We use the broadband map of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as proprietary and internet service provider (ISP) data to ensure you know which providers are available in Houston.
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 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.
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Internet in Houston neighborhoods
The entire city of Houston has widespread cable access. Fiber has less serviceability but is heavily clustered in areas like Bellaire, Spring Valley Village and Hunters Creek Village. Satellite internet is available to the entire city as well, while 5G availability hovers around 20% to 50% serviceability, with the heaviest availability in Houston’s city center.
Internet in surrounding cities
Cities and towns north of Houston see heavier fiber availability, mainly in The Woodlands and Montgomery areas. Cable is widely available in surrounding areas, while fixed wireless service has less serviceability outside of Houston.
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Houston internet statistics to know
Houston is a good place for fast internet, with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps. 97% of Houston addresses have access to speeds from 250 Mbps and 72% have access to 1,000 Mbps and above.
How do Houston internet speeds compare?
In Texas, 90% of addresses, and 87% in the U.S., have access to 250 Mbps and up. According to Ookla, the median fixed download speed in Houston is above those averages at 306.92 Mbps.
Houston internet customer reviews
Game changing latency. Always 100% uptime never had any buffering or downtimes from AT&T Fiber, I’ve gotten my full 1 Gig speeds, hands down the true best provider.
5/5
So far great service. Was restored as soon as power was restored after Hurricane Beryl
5/5
Purchased a plan from the mymove website after signing my lease. The internet plan I chose said I was eligible for a gift card (forgot the exact dollar amount but it was $150-$200 I believe). After signing up for the service, AT&T emailed me saying I was eligible for a free blue tooth speaker. I asked about the gift card offer and was met with no real answer. Advise you double check any special promotions your potential ISP offers on their own website to make sure the offers/promotions are accurate.
4/5
Future of internet in Houston
Houston’s internet future is one of fiber. Comcast, the largest provider in the city, invested over $265 million in a broadband expansion project across southeast Texas. 2024 efforts to bring fiber to the cities of Conroe, Montgomery, Hempstead, Porter, Navasota and Cleveland will continue this year, as well as areas such as Prairie View, Waller and New Caney.
Spectrum is also working on expanding service in Texas through the company’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) initiative that aims to connect over one million unserved customers to high-speed internet. Infrastructure buildouts for this multiyear project across 24 states are expected to be completed in 2027 and 2028.
Houston internet FAQs
Is fiber available in Houston?
About 53% of residents in Houston have access to fiber connections up to 1,000 Mbps.
Which provider is most available in Houston?
Other that the satellite providers such as Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink that cover 100% of Houston, Xfinity is the most widely available provider in Houston with 96% coverage.
What is the cheapest internet in Houston?
The cheapest internet in Houston is Xfinity’s Connect plan. It’s $19.99/mo. for 150 Mbps. Brightspeed also has a cheap option at $29.00/mo., but it has limited availability. You can, however, get T-Mobile and Verizon 5G in Houston starting at $35.00/mo. when bundled with a mobile plan.
What is the fastest internet in Houston?
The fastest internet in Houston is AT&T’s 5 gig plan, with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps.
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Written by:
Robin LaytonSenior Editor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing on the site since January 2020, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMO…
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