Internet providers in Amarillo, Texas 79106
ZIP code 79106 is in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Amarillo 79106: local snapshot
About 87% of the 11,616 households in 79106 have a broadband subscription, 3 points below the Texas average of 90%. That ranks 79106#865 of 1761 ZIP codes in Texas for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Amarillo, Texas
Share of residential locations in Amarillo 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 | Plains Internet | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 88% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 82% | Check availability |
| 5 | Metronet | Fiber | 80% | |
| 6 | Innovative Financial Technologies | Fixed wireless | 66% | |
| 7 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 62% | |
| 8 | PATHWAYZ Communications | Fiber | 17% |
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 Amarillo?
Fiber is widely available: about 95% of locations in Amarillo can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 95% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Amarillo that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Amarillo 79106
Plains Internet reports service to the most residential locations in Amarillo, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Plains Internet, Optimum, AT&T, Verizon, Metronet, Innovative Financial Technologies, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (80%) and PATHWAYZ Communications (17%). Plains Internet, Innovative Financial Technologies, and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 79106 (87%) is lower than the Amarillo average of 89%. By median household income, 79106 ranks 10 of 14 ZIP codes in Amarillo. The median age of residents is 35.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Amarillo?
Yes, in part. About 95% of residential locations in Amarillo can get fiber, 88% can get cable, and about 95% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Amarillo?
Plains Internet reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Amarillo, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Amarillo?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Amarillo, and 7 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Amarillo?
Fiber providers reporting service in Amarillo include Metronet (80% of locations) and PATHWAYZ Communications (17% 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 Amarillo 79106?
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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