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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Texas
Texas goes big on internet options, with well over 150 internet providers operating across the state. Spectrum and AT&T are the most widely available providers, and both can get you excellent service with affordable prices and impressive speeds—but avoid AT&T’s sluggish DSL service if a faster connection is available.
Pockets of the Lone Star State can also get fiber, cable or affordable 5G access from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, Frontier, Optimum, and Astound Broadband.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Texas.
That ranks Texas 21st nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Texas
3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
21st
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$73.27 average price per payment for internet, per household
87.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
29,145,505 people
2.77 average people per household
$62,114 average income per household
39 average age per household
55% of population employed
2% higher than national average
Ranked 27th nationally
37% higher than national average
Ranked 7th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 30th nationally
1% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Texas
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 394.45 Mbps | 303.86 Mbps | 50% | View Plans for Hotwire Communications |
| OneSource Communications | 324.73 Mbps | 268.85 Mbps | 47.6% | View Plans for OneSource Communications |
| Tachus | 284.84 Mbps | 229.8 Mbps | 36.24% | View Plans for Tachus |
| Google Fiber | 281.88 Mbps | 216.17 Mbps | 65.26% | View Plans for Google Fiber |
| Pavlov Media | 275.78 Mbps | 240.44 Mbps | 100% | View Plans for Pavlov Media |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 243.16 Mbps | 91.99% | 49% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1090.64 Mbps | 93.14% | 55.34% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 960.08 Mbps | 34.74% | 77.91% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 3313.99 Mbps | 93.88% | 61.26% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 103.81 Mbps | 86.11% | 74.26% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 119.9 Mbps | 0.87% | 98.59% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 128.89 Mbps | 63.47% | 95.81% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Texas
Cities in Texas with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | 381.4 Mbps | 333.36 Mbps | 59% | AT&T |
| Manor | 305.42 Mbps | 200.45 Mbps | 57% | AT&T |
| Celina | 304.33 Mbps | 167.09 Mbps | 44% | AT&T |
| Little Elm | 301.99 Mbps | 174.43 Mbps | 65% | AT&T |
| Alvin | 301.76 Mbps | 181.15 Mbps | 56% | AT&T |
| Princeton | 299.52 Mbps | 184.44 Mbps | 46% | Hotwire Communications |
| Forney | 297.76 Mbps | 201.07 Mbps | 92% | Zayo Group |
| Texas City | 297.62 Mbps | 115.89 Mbps | 42% | AT&T |
Burleson is the best city in Texas for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Manor and Celina also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Texas
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,296,253 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Fort Worth | 924,663 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Austin | 958,202 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Dallas | 1,300,642 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Denton | 142,262 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Round Rock | 120,465 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| San Antonio | 1,445,662 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Frisco | 202,075 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Houston is the most internet-connected city in Texas. Houston makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Houston's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Fort Worth and Austin also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Texas
Houston
Population: 2,296,253
Median income: $65,442
224.17 Mbps
avg. download speed
100.89 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
San Antonio
Population: 1,445,662
Median income: $59,900
236.89 Mbps
avg. download speed
96.13 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Dallas
Population: 1,300,642
Median income: $68,181
148.45 Mbps
avg. download speed
49.78 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.