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Internet providers in Houston, TX

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Best internet providers in Houston

  • AT&T – Best for customer satisfaction
  • Xfinity – Best for high internet speeds
  • Spectrum – Best for availability
  • Suddenlink – Best for affordable high-speed internet

Internet availability by connection type

If you live in Houston, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to the type of internet you want. Just about every option is available, including cable, fiber, DSL and satellite. Houston is also ahead of the game when it comes to fiber internet.

  • Cable – 89%
  • DSL – 92%
  • Fiber optic – 55%

All available Houston 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. Speeds may vary. As of 08/05/21.

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 providers in Houston

Houston residents have plenty of options when it comes to fast internet. Plenty of providers have top speeds of 940 Mbps and the fastest speed available in the city is 2000 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. As of 08/05/21.

Houston high-speed internet availability compared to the national average

Houston residents enjoy internet speeds faster than the rest of Texas and the nation on average. Nearly 90% of Houston customers have internet speeds of more than 250 Mbps. More than 56% have speeds of more than 1000 Mbps, compared to just over 22% for the U.S. overall and just over 36% for the rest of Texas.

  • Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

    Houston – 90%

    Texas – 83%

    U.S. – 86%

  • Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

    Houston – 55%

    Texas – 34%

    U.S. – 21%

Source: FCC

Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

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.

*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 08/05/21.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Xfinity

Xfinity has the cheapest internet plan for Houston residents, offering 50 Mbps at just $19.99/mo. Keep in mind that as with many providers, Xfinity’s lowest advertised rate includes a discount for automatic payments and paperless billing. Additionally, your rate may increase after the first 12 months.

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Allconnect Rating

3.53 / 5

Xfinity: Best for high internet speeds

Xfinity really stands out when it comes to internet speeds in Houston. Its fastest plan offers speeds of 2000 Mbps, while the next highest provider offers 1000 Mbps. Xfinity has prices starting at just $19.99/mo.

Why Houston loves Xfinity

  • Xfinity offers the fastest internet speeds of any provider in Houston, along with the lowest starting rate.

  • Xfinity ranks second for customer satisfaction in the south in a J.D. Power survey.

Things to consider about Xfinity

  • Xfinity’s lowest rate is just a promotional rate for the first year, and your rate will increase after that.

  • Your Xfinity bill will be higher than advertised because of equipment costs and hidden fees.

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At&T logo

Allconnect Rating

4.05 / 5

AT&T: Best for customer satisfaction

According to a 2020 J.D. Power survey, AT&T ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the South. The company offers internet speeds ranging from 100 to 940 Mbps and rates as low as $35/mo.

Why Houston 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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Centurylink logo

Allconnect Rating

3.95 / 5

CenturyLink: Best for DIRECTV bundling

CenturyLink has internet plans starting at $50/mo. with speeds ranging from 10 to 940 Mbps. You can also bundle your CenturyLink plan with DIRECTV, which allows you to save on both.

Why Houston loves CenturyLink

  • You can bundle your CenturyLink internet plan with DIRECTV and save money.

  • CenturyLink doesn’t require a contract, meaning you can cancel at any time with no early termination fees.

Things to consider about CenturyLink

  • CenturyLink internet speed varies significantly by location and you may find that your location has low speeds.

  • CenturyLink charges a monthly fee for your modem and router, which increases your monthly bill.

Learn more about CenturyLink internet
Frontier logo

Allconnect Rating

3.79 / 5

Frontier: Best for unlimited internet

Frontier internet plans have speeds all the way up to 940 Mbps, and prices start as low as $37.99/mo. Frontier also offers unlimited internet, meaning you don’t pay extra for going over your limit, and you won’t experience throttling.

Why Houston loves Frontier

  • There are no data caps, meaning you have unlimited internet service.

  • Frontier offers both DSL and fiber internet, meaning it can serve more areas.

Things to consider about Frontier

  • Frontier’s fiber internet is only available in certain service areas and may not be offered at your home.

  • While Frontier offers fast fiber internet speeds, its DSL speeds are relatively low.

Learn more about Frontier internet
hughesnet logo

Allconnect Rating

2.74 / 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 $59.99/mo., with speeds of 25 Mbps for all plans.

Why Houston loves HughesNet

  • HughesNet serves rural areas that often can’t get internet service through another provider.

  • There are discounts available when you bundle your HughesNet internet with phone service.

Things to consider about HughesNet

  • HughesNet has relatively low internet speeds, with a maximum speed of 25 Mbps for all plans.

  • According to a J.D. Power survey, HughesNet has very low customer satisfaction in the south.

Learn more about HughesNet internet
Spectrum logo

Allconnect Rating

3.50 / 5

Spectrum: Best for availability

Spectrum is one of the most widely available internet service providers, with plans available just about everywhere. In Houston, plans start as low as $49.99/mo., with internet speeds ranging from 200 to 1000 Mbps.

Why Houston loves Spectrum

  • Spectrum has some of the highest internet plans in Houston, with speeds up to 1000 Mbps.

  • Spectrum doesn’t require contracts, meaning you can cancel any time with no early termination fee.

Things to consider about Spectrum

  • Spectrum’s advertised rate is a one-year promotional rate, meaning your price will increase after the first year.

  • Your Spectrum bill will be higher than advertised because of equipment costs and hidden fees.

Learn more about Spectrum internet
suddenlink logo

Allconnect Rating

3.28 / 5

Suddenlink: Best for affordable high-speed internet

Suddenlink may not have the fastest internet speeds, but its fastest speed is more affordable than its competitors and still plenty fast. Plans range from 100 to 940 Mbps in speed, with prices starting at just $30/mo.

Why Houston loves Suddenlink

  • Fast internet is available for an affordable price.

  • Suddenlink doesn’t have data caps, meaning you won’t be charged extra or have your internet throttled for excessive use.

Things to consider about Suddenlink

  • Your Suddenlink price will increase after the first year due to promotional pricing.

  • Suddenlink has several hidden fees and a particularly expensive installation fee.

Learn more about Suddenlink internet

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Erin Gobler

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

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