Internet providers in Austin, Texas

Austin is in Travis and Williamson and Hays counties, Texas, and has 43 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.

Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Austin, about 93%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Google Fiber (43%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.

Our picks for internet in Austin

Widest coverage: Spectrum (about 93% of locations)
Fiber-focused option: Google Fiber (about 43% of locations)
No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 67% of locations)

Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.

ZIP codes in Austin

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Share of residential locations in Austin where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.

#	Provider	Technology (varies by address)	Locations covered
1	Spectrum	Fiber, Cable	93%
2	AT&T	Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless	75%	Check availability
3	Verizon	Fiber, Fixed wireless	71%	Check availability
4	T-Mobile Home Internet	Fixed wireless	67%
5	Google Fiber	Fiber	43%
6	Astound Broadband	Fiber, Cable	21%
7	Electronic Corporate Pages	Fixed wireless	5%
8	PCs for People	Fixed wireless	2%
9	JAB Wireless	Fixed wireless	1%

Satellite internet

1	HughesNet	Satellite	99%+
2	Viasat	Satellite	99%+
3	Starlink	Satellite	99%+

Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.

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What technologies are available in Austin?

68%

of locations can get fiber

92%

can get cable

36%

can get DSL

80%

can get fixed wireless

99%+

can get 100+ Mbps

84%

can get gigabit

Fiber is widely available: about 68% of locations in Austin can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 84% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 36% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 80% of locations.

FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Austin that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.

Best-connected ZIP codes in Austin

78733 — 100% of households have broadband
78738 — 99% of households have broadband
78730 — 99% of households have broadband
78746 — 98% of households have broadband
78727 — 98% of households have broadband

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Frequently asked questions

Is fiber internet available in Austin?

Yes, in part. About 68% of residential locations in Austin can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 84% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.

Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Austin?

Spectrum reports service to about 93% of residential locations in Austin, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.

How many internet providers serve Austin?

7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Austin, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.

Is there fiber internet in Austin?

Fiber providers reporting service in Austin include Google Fiber (43% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.

What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?

Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.

What internet speed do I need in Austin?

Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.