Compare 77017 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Houston – 140 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Houston – 55 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Houston.
Internet providers in 77017
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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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Broadband availability
14971
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.14%
3 providers - 1.08%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77017 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 77017 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in the 77017 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 77017 area, and 96.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 77017, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Houston
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 166 Mbps | 129 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 197 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Houston.
Top high-speed internet providers in 77017
The largest internet providers serving the 77017 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 77017 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 76% of the area. Houston’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of residents in the 77017 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 77017 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Houston, $57.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Houston, $0.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 77017 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 620 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 77017 ZIP code, covering 76% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 77017 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Houston, $57.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Houston, $0.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 77017 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 620 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 77017 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77017 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Houston, $57.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Houston, $0.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 77017 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 620 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77017 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77017 and the greater Houston area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Houston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Houston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 77017 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 77017 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77017 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 77017. The next fastest internet provider in the 77017 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 76% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 77017 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Houston, $57.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77017 ZIP code, covering 76% of the city. Google Fiber also offers fiber internet in 77017 and is available to 1.080% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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