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What is the best internet provider in Houston?

Optimum - Highly reliable
AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Windstream - No long-term commitment required
Optimum - Highly reliable
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Brightspeed.	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.3/5	View Plans for Brightspeed.
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Windstream	DSL	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Windstream
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	3.5/5
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Upstream Network	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Upstream Network
Ezee Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Ezee Fiber
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Consolidated Communications	DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline	1000 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Tachus	Fiber	1001 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Tachus
ERF Wireless	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for ERF Wireless
Rural Telecommunications of America	Fixed Wireless	36 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Rural Telecommunications of America
GHz Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for GHz Wireless
Skynet	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Skynet

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 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. AT&T, EarthLink, and Frontier are tied for second-fastest internet providers in Houston with still ridiculously fast 5 gig fiber plans. Windstream 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, Frontier, 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	$49.99–$154.99/mo.^†	Up to 5,000 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 8/1/2023. 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 Xfinity, which comes in at 30 bucks per month. 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
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

Data effective as of 8/1/2023. 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
	Enter your address with AT&T Fiber to find deals and gift card promotions in your area.	Get the Deal
	Sign up for Spectrum One and get Spectrum internet, free Advanced Wifi, and one Unlimited Mobile line free for 12 months.	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
	If you refer a new customer to CenturyLink services and they sign up, you and the new customer will both get a reward of up to $100. Plus, get free installation when you sign up for a plan with 940Mbps speeds.	Get the Deal
	Order a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan to get free rental of the Amazon eero Pro 6 or 6E router. Plus, save $10 per month on your first year of YouTube TV. Get a $200 Visa Reward Gift Card when you sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan.	Get the Deal
	Switch to T-Mobile Home Internet and get a $200 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard® and an included Wi-Fi gateway. Plus, get access to ViX Premium for one year.	Get the Deal
	Get $75 off your internet bill for each friend you refer to Astound Broadband. No contracts required. In some locations, use the code SCHOOL1 to get one free month of internet service and 50% off installation, plus an $100 Amazon gift card and one free month of internet service.	Get the Deal
	New Earthlink fiber customers can get a gift card worth up to $200 plus unlimited data.	Get the Deal
	Get a $100 Kinetic MasterCard® Prepaid Card when you sign up for a qualifying high-speed internet plan in certain areas. New Kinetic DSL customers can get $10 off their $50 bill every month for the first 12 months. Offer ends August 21, 2024. Save an additional $20 per month when you combine a new Kinetic Fiber Internet plan with any new or existing AT&T Wireless plan.	Get the Deal
	Get free installation when you order online plus a 60-day money-back guarantee and included Wi-Fi equipment. Plus, get a gift card worth up to $200 with qualifying plans in certain regions.	Get the Deal
	Get free installation and unlimited data on all internet plans. No contracts required.
	Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service. Plus, get free professional installation and receive a $100 Prepaid Mastercard^® via rebate. Deal ends August 12.	Get the Deal
	Get free 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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Featured customer reviews

“I have had Comcast/Xfinity for many years with excellent results. My uptime is practically 100%.”

–J. Hall

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Fastest internet service providers in Houston

*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.

Cheapest internet service providers in Houston

*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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