Internet providers in | 77026 Houston, TX

What is the best internet provider in Houston?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available

Several major internet companies offer gigabit internet speeds (1,000 Mbps or faster) in the Houston area, including AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum, and EarthLink. Local Houston providers like Tachus have invested in fiber networks capable of gigabit speeds for parts of the city but are not as widely available as major providers yet.

Summary of Houston internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
GHz Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Highest-rated home internet providers in Houston

AT&T, Xfinity, EarthLink, and Spectrum internet services top the list in the customer reviews we receive on our site, and all four of those providers offer their highly rated services in Houston.

Our annual customer satisfaction survey shows that T-Mobile received the highest rating among nationwide providers in overall satisfaction in 2023 with a 4.1 score. The next-highest rated Houston ISPs are Xfinity (third place) and AT&T (fourth place). Spectrum fell right in the middle of the pack at 7th place, with Frontier near the bottom in 11th place.

Smaller Houston internet providers, like Tachus, offer fast fiber internet service in limited areas, but most of them haven’t received enough customer reviews for a reliable rating.

The best internet for gaming in Houston is going to be a fiber connection, whether that’s with AT&T or another fiber provider in your neighborhood. Fiber usually offers faster upload speeds than cable or DSL, which means you’ll have lower latency (ping rate) and faster response time.

Fastest internet service providers in Houston

Hotwire Communications is the fastest with its advertised speeds of 10 gigs. Frontier is the second-fastest with its 7 gig plan. AT&T and EarthLink are tied for third-fastest internet providers in Houston with still ridiculously fast 5 gig fiber plans. Kinetic comes next with its fiber internet plans. Most other fiber providers come in around the standard 1 Gbps fiber plan. Although 1 gig doesn’t sound as impressive when compared to Hotwire Communications, AT&T, and Earthlink’s 5 gig plan, it’s still more speed than most households use—even if every device in the home streams at once, so I wouldn’t sweat it if these fiber providers are not in your neighborhood.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
AT&T	$55.00–$250.00/mo.*	Up to 5,000 Mbps	3.9/5	View AT&TPlans
EarthLink	$49.95–$189.95/mo.^§	Up to 5,000 Mbps	3.3/5	View EarthLinkPlans
Frontier	$29.99–$199.99/mo.^†	Up to 7,000 Mbps (for fiber)	3.5/5	View Frontier Plans
Xfinity	$30.00–$80.00/mo.^‡	1,200 Mbps	3.9/5	View Xfinity Plans
Spectrum	$49.99–$89.99/mo.^\|\|	Up to 1,000 Mbps	3.7/5	View Spectrum Plans

Data effective as of 03/11/2025. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

The cheapest internet service in Houston is Frontier, which comes in at $29.99 per month. Xfinity, Optimum and also stand out from the competition with budget plans priced well below most other providers in the city.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating	View on Provider Site
Frontier	$29.99–$199.99/mo.**	7,000 Mbps	3.5/5.0	View Frontier Plans
Xfinity	$19.99–$80.00/mo.*	1,200 Mbps	3.9/5.0	View Xfinity Plans
Optimum	$35.00–$265.00/mo.^†	Up to 8,000 Mbps	3.3/5	View Suddenlink Plans
Rise Broadband	$25.00–$65.00/mo.	Up to 50 Mbps	N/A	View Rise Broadband Plans

Data effective as of 03/11/2025. Prices and availability vary by region and are subject to change.

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Internet Deals and Promotions in Houston, TX

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Get six months of internet for free when you sign up for both AT&T Fiber and a wireless plan and buy a smartphone on installment, until June 30 Get a reward card up to $150 when you sign up for AT&T Fiber and an eligible wireless plan by June 30 Get 20% off your internet bill every month when you bundle with wireless service from AT&T, until June 30	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Spectrum Internet customers can get a free unlimited mobile line for a year	Get the Deal
	Add Xfinity mobile and get $25 a month off internet faster than a gig. Also, get unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment for 24 months. Also, get fast, reliable internet with Wifi equipment included for $25/mo for 2 years if you live in one of the following states- WI, MN, MO, KS, TX, CO, ID, UT, AZ, NM, CA, OR, WA only. Offer valid until 3/21.	Get the Deal
	Get $50–$100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink, plus a $10 donation to your choice of charity Get free installation and included Wi-Fi equipment when you sign up for a fiber internet plan with 940Mbps speeds	Get the Deal
	Get free rental of the Amazon eero router with a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan Get a gift card worth $200 and a subscription to Netflix when you choose a Fiber 5 Gig plan Get three months of internet service free when you sign up for certain Frontier fiber internet plans	Get the Deal
	Get up to $300 back when you activate select T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans, starting April 3 Get Netflix Standard with ads included with most Go5G mobile plans Get a free Ooma Telo Air device with T-Mobile Home Internet when you sign up for an Ooma Premier home phone service	Get the Deal
	Get a month of free internet and a gift card worth up to $100 (depending on where you live) when you bundle home internet and mobile service and use the code MEGADEAL during checkout Get a $100 service credit when you refer a friend	Get the Deal
	Save $20 per month for a year when you sign up for Earthlink's 100Mbps fiber internet	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Get a reward card worth up to $200 when you sign up for a 1 GIG or 2 GIG fiber plan Get professional home Wi-Fi evaluation and optimization during installation when you sign up for any internet plan Get $20 off your Kinetic bill when you have a mobile phone plan from AT&T	Get the Deal
	Get WiFi 6E included free with 1 Gig Fiber Internet when you order by June 29 Get a gift card worth up to $500 and a free iPhone 16 when you buy certain internet, TV, and mobile services from Optimum by June 29 Perks and promotions vary based on which plan you choose and where you live, so look for options during checkout	Get the Deal
	Get flexible packages with unlimited data options and free installation	Get the Deal
	Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service Get free professional installation, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection	Get the Deal
	Exclusive offer: Get $20 off per month for six months when you sign up through HighSpeedInternet.com Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan	Get the Deal

Fiber internet in Houston

Houston has access to both nationwide fiber networks and several local providers, so there are lots of options for fast, reliable internet. Although you can get gigabit speeds over other types of connection, fiber has other advantages such as reliability, low latency, and symmetrical upload speeds. This makes fiber ideal for activities like livestreaming and video chat. The following providers offer fiber connections in Houston:

AT&T
Frontier
EarthLink
Windstream
Astound Broadband
Easy Internet Now
Tachus
Consolidated Communications
Upstream
Hotwire Communications
Bluepeak
EIN

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AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T is perfect for those who need affordable home internet in Houston. Pick Spectrum for a high value on fast plans of 1000 Mbps or more.

AT&T vs. Xfinity

If you have gamers or YouTubers in your household, go with AT&T Fiber for better upload speeds. Opt for Xfinity to get high-speed plans that deliver smooth video streaming.

Xfinity vs. Centurylink

Order CenturyLink for affordable packages and long-term savings. Pick Xfinity for fast speeds on widely available packages.

Houston residential internet coverage

Houston residents have several broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) options, but AT&T and Xfinity serve the most areas. Although some ISPs offer service in more areas of Houston than others, no wired ISP services the entire city.

For example, Spectrum offers internet service in the Spring area, but Xfinity is the main cable internet provider to downtown Houston. Similarly, people living in the Baytown or League City areas can get internet service from Frontier, but AT&T would be the main fiber or DSL internet provider for most of Houston. CenturyLink also offers service in some Houston neighborhoods and surrounding areas.

If you live outside the Texas 8 Beltway (the Sam Houston Parkway), you might be outside the service area of all the ISPs mentioned above. If this is you, don’t worry. You can still get high-quality internet service through a satellite internet provider like Viasat or Hughesnet.

Most internet providers offer TV service, phone service, and bundling options to keep your costs down. Some even offer mobile phone plans. To see which ISPs offer service in your corner of Houston, use the map below.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Disclaimers

*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes & fees. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Call or go to www.fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.

Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes & fees. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Ltd. availability/areas.

^† w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month. Max speeds are wired. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charge on disconnect applies. In select areas where available.

^‡Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Connect More and Gigabit Extra plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

^§with a 12-month contract.

^||Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo.; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.

*Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Connect More and Gigabit Extra plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

†w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill w/unlimited mobile plans. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.

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