Internet providers in Houston, Texas
Houston is in Harris and Fort Bend counties, Texas, and has 96 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Houston, about 97%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Houston
- Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 97% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 62% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Houston
- 77002
- 77003
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Compare internet providers in Houston, Texas
Share of residential locations in Houston 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 97% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 64% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 62% | |
| 5 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 2% | |
| 6 | Tachus Fiber | Fiber | 2% | |
| 7 | Ezee Fiber | Fiber | 2% | |
| 8 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | 1% | |
| 9 | RTA of America | Fixed wireless | <1% | |
| 10 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | <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.
Provider-reported coverage does not guarantee service or speeds at a specific address. Some "Check availability" links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. How we make money.
What technologies are available in Houston?
Fiber is widely available: about 55% of locations in Houston can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 89% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 26% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 76% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Houston that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Houston
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Houston?
Yes, in part. About 55% of residential locations in Houston can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 89% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Houston?
Xfinity reports service to about 97% of residential locations in Houston, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Houston?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Houston, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Houston?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.