Internet providers in Houston, TX

Find internet providers in Houston, TX

Moving to or around Houston? Setting up internet and TV services in your new home is part of any successful move. Even if you aren’t moving, switching providers could get you a better, lower-priced service. We’ll help you find and compare internet providers in the Houston area.

Houston internet at a glance

There are up to eight major internet providers serving the Houston area. Depending on your Houston ZIP code and address, you could have access to multiple internet types and providers.

Internet availability in Houston, TX

Houston, TX, 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 04/08/21.

Compare the largest internet providers in Houston

The three largest internet providers in Houston are AT&T, Xfinity and Suddenlink. Here’s how each provider compares in terms of service areas, internet plan options, pricing and additional perks from each provider.

AT&T

• Provider details:

  AT&T Fiber is available to about 45% of Houston residents. AT&T internet service areas include downtown Houston and surrounding communities such as Houston Heights, Magnolia Park, Somerset Green, Allendale and Bellaire.

  • Up to three internet plan options
  • Starting at $35-$60/mo.*
  • Wi-Fi equipment included
  • Internet and TV bundle discounts

• Top Houston ZIP codes for AT&T internet:

  77002, 77004, 77007, 77009, 77011, 77021, 77023, 77025, 77026, 77030

  Select AT&T Houston store locations:

  • Midtown – 2625 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77006
  • Wayside – 5950 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023
  • Studemont – 920 Studemont, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77007

Xfinity

• Provider details:

  Xfinity is the largest cable internet provider in Houston. Neighborhoods including Oates Prairie, Spring Valley Village, Rosslyn, Brookhaven and Harrisburg are nearly 100% serviceable for Xfinity internet, but there are pockets throughout downtown Houston where Xfinity is not available.

  • Up to seven internet plan options
  • Starting at $19.99-$299.99/mo.*
  • Fastest max download speeds in Houston
  • Millions of Wi-Fi hotspots

• Top Houston ZIP codes for Xfinity internet:

  77004, 77005, 77023, 77026, 77029, 77055, 77064, 77078, 77092, 77429

  Select Xfinity Houston store locations:

  • 5600 Kirby Dr., Suite S4, Houston, TX 77005
  • 7844 W. Tidwell Rd., Suite 130, Houston, TX 77040
  • 2000 Willowbrook Dr., Suite 1526, Houston, TX 77070

Suddenlink

• Provider details:

  Suddenlink, another cable internet provider in the Houston area, covers many of the random areas where Xfinity is not available. Suddenlink internet service areas in Houston include portions of downtown Houston, Foster Place, Golden Acres, Lamar Terrace and DeWalt.

  • Up to three internet plan options
  • Starting at $35-$75/mo.*
  • Internet and TV bundle discounts
  • Option to use your own equipment

• Top Houston ZIP codes for Suddenlink internet:

  77002, 77007, 77023, 77039, 77338, 77396, 77489, 77520, 77546, 77562

  Select Suddenlink Houston store locations:

  • 4103 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, TX 77339
  • 903 Loop 336 West, Suite I, Conroe, TX 77301
  • 1620 Normal Park Dr., Huntsville, TX 77340

*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 04/08/21.

Availability for other Houston internet providers

• CenturyLink – Available in areas north and southwest of Houston, including Humble, Kingwood, Atiscotica and Navasota north of Houston, and the West Columbia area further to the south.
• Frontier – Available in areas east and southwest of Houston, including Baytown, League City, Crosby and Sugar Land.
• Spectrum –  Available in areas north of Houston, including Spring, The Woodlands, Senova Ridge, Mossy Oaks and Hanover Village. 
• Kinetic by Windstream – Available in Sugar Land to the southwest of Houston and select neighborhoods in the Bunker Hill Village and Humble areas. 

Find Houston internet providers near you. Click “Shop providers” to search for Houston internet by ZIP code, or call to shop plans for your address.

Compare business internet providers in Houston, TX

*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 04/08/21.

Whether you’re a Mom & Pop shop or a large company, you want your business to run smoothly. Having a reliable business internet service is important to fulfilling your business’ needs. Let us help you find the best option for you.

If you’re looking for a safe and reliable option, we recommend Xfinity which is present heavily in the Houston area. If a cheaper price is your main target, consider Windstream which its starting prices aren’t too high considerably. We also recommend Suddenlink if you’re looking for a large variety of plans available.

Each provider differentiates from one another. Whether that may be price or speed, some providers come with additional benefits like 24/7 Tech Support and Additional Cybersecurity. Be sure to call our experts to know which is a great fit for you!

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Fastest internet providers in Houston

• AT&T Fiber – Up to 940 Mbps starting at $60/mo.*
• CenturyLink – Up to 940 Mbps starting at $65/mo.*
• Frontier – Up to 940/880 Mbps starting at $74.99/mo.*
• Spectrum – Up to 940 Mbps starting at $109.99/mo.*
• Suddenlink – Up to 1,000 Mbps starting at $75/mo.*
• Kinetic by Windstream – Up to 1,000 Mbps starting at $67/mo.*
• Xfinity – Up to 2,000 Mbps starting at $299.99/mo.*

*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 04/08/21.

Houston has multiple internet providers capable of delivering gig speeds, but availability varies by location. For example, though AT&T offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Houston, these speeds are not available to addresses only serviceable for DSL internet. 

Other DSL and fiber optic providers, including CenturyLink, Frontier and Windstream are also likely to have varying max speeds throughout the Houston area. Cable internet providers such as Spectrum, Suddenlink and Xfinity generally present more consistent speed tiers from one ZIP code to the next.

Houston high-speed internet availability

Source: FCC

Nearly all Houston residents will have access to internet speeds of 250 Mbps or higher and more than half can get gig speeds of 1,000 Mbps or higher. Though high-speed internet is available throughout most of the city, the actual speeds you can get will depend on the providers and internet types available at your address.

Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

If you’re looking for a deal on internet service in Houston, there are multiple providers with plans starting below $50/mo. You may be able to get additional savings by bundling with TV and home phone services, or using your own compatible equipment to cut rental costs.

Cheap internet plans in Houston

• Kinetic by Windstream Internet 15 – $25/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps
• Frontier High Speed Internet – $27.99/mo.* for up to 6 Mbps
• Xfinity Performance Starter – $29.99/mo.* for up to 25 Mbps
• AT&T Fiber 100 – $35/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
• Suddenlink Internet 100 – $35/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
• Spectrum Internet – $49.99/mo.* for up to 200 Mbps
• CenturyLink High Speed Internet – $49/mo.* for up to 100 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 04/08/21.

Best internet for bundling in Houston 

Another great way to save on internet is to bundle with other services, such as cable TV, home phone or security. Many providers offer discounts for bundling multiple services together. And with some providers, the more you bundle together, the more you save. 

• AT&T – 100 Mbps and 65+ channels for $94.99/mo. 
• Spectrum – 200 Mbps and 125+ channels for $89.98/mo.
• Xfinity – 100 Mbps and 10+ channels for $44.99/mo. 

Expert tip: Spectrum offers the best value

Even though Xfinity offers the cheapest bundle plan, Spectrum offers the best bundle value. If you are looking for fast internet speeds with a high channel count, Spectrum is the way to go.

Houston internet FAQs

Last updated 04/08/21.