Internet providers in Austin, TX

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Austin are, on average, getting download speeds of 184 Mbps and upload speeds of 89 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

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Best internet provider in Austin, TX

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Austin is AT&T, with their fiber plans covering 34% of the city. AT&T internet plans start at $55 with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

at&t
Plans starting at
$55/mo.
Available speeds
300-5,000 Mbps
Contract length
None

Cheap internet in Austin, TX

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

T-Mobile has the cheapest internet plans in Austin, starting at 245 Mbps for $40/mo.

EarthLink also has an affordable internet plan offering 50 Mbps for $49.95/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

T-Mobile
Cheapest Plan
T-Mobile logo
Monthly price
$40.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 245 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fixed wireless
EarthLink
Next Best Plan
EarthLink logo
Monthly price
$49.95/mo.
Download speed
Up to 50 Mbps
Contract length
12 mos.
Connection type
Fiber
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

Fastest internet in Austin, TX

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that AT&T and EarthLink offer the fastest internet in Austin.

AT&T has fiber internet speeds starting at $250.00/mo. for up to 5,000 Mbps while EarthLink offers plans up to 1,000 Mbps for their fiber internet.

Fastest plans

AT&T
Fastest Plan
AT&T logo
Monthly price
$250.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 5,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber
EarthLink
Next Best Plan
EarthLink logo
Monthly price
$99.95/mo.
Download speed
Up to 1,000 Mbps
Contract length
12 mos.
Connection type
Fiber
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

Most available internet providers in Austin, TX

The most available ISPs in Austin are T-Mobile and EarthLink which serve 100% of the area.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Austin address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

T-Mobile
Most Available Plan
T-Mobile logo
Monthly price
$40.00/mo.
Download speed
245 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fixed wireless
EarthLink
Next Best Plan
EarthLink logo
Monthly price
$49.95/mo.
Download speed
100 Mbps
Contract length
12 mos.
Connection type
Fiber
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

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Austin internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Austin?
T-Mobile offers the cheapest internet plan in Austin with plans starting at $40.00/mo. for 245 Mbps.

EarthLink also offers cheap plans starting at $49.95/mo. for 50 Mbps.

At $0.16 per Mbps the T-Mobile 5G Home Internet with Magenta MAX plan from T-Mobile gives you the most value for your dollar.
Two of the fastest plans available in Austin are from AT&T and EarthLink. There may also be local broadband providers that service your address with faster speeds.
In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.
Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.
When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.