Internet providers in Friendswood, TX
Friendswood is a city in Texas with about 40,827 residents and roughly 17,286 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Friendswood, TX
Share of residential locations in Friendswood 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 | 98% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 89% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 69% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 68% | |
| 5 | Ezee Fiber | Fiber | 19% | |
| 6 | RTA of America | Fixed wireless | 3% | |
| 7 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 2% |
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 to know about internet in Friendswood
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Friendswood, about 98%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Ezee Fiber (19%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Friendswood?
Fiber is widely available: about 78% of locations in Friendswood can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 86% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 42% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 84% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Friendswood that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Friendswood at a glance
About 97% of households in Friendswood have a broadband subscription, 7 points above the Texas average of 90%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Friendswood?
Yes, in part. About 78% of residential locations in Friendswood can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 86% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Friendswood?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in Friendswood, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Friendswood?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Friendswood, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Friendswood?
Fiber providers reporting service in Friendswood include Ezee Fiber (19% 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 Friendswood?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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