Internet providers in Houston, Texas
11 providers listed for this area.
Plans fromCheck availabilitySpeeds up to 400 Mbps
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Plans from$45/moSpeeds up to 1,200 Mbps
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Plans from$35/moSpeeds up to 5 Gig
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Plans from$50/moSpeeds up to 498 Mbps
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Plans from$60/moSpeeds up to 250 Mbps
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Plans from$30/moSpeeds up to 2 Gig
Serves parts of the area
- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- HughesnetPlans fromCheck availability
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Plans fromCheck availabilityServes parts of the area
- XNET WiFiPlans fromCheck availability
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- Ezee FiberPlans fromCheck availability
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- GHz WirelessPlans fromCheck availability
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- ERF WirelessPlans fromCheck availability
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- Fusion ConnectPlans fromCheck availability
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- Zayo GroupPlans fromCheck availability
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- Comcast BusinessPlans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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Plans fromCheck availabilityServes parts of the area
- Easy Internet NowPlans fromCheck availability
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- Rural Telecommunications of AmericaPlans fromCheck availability
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- Highline InternetPlans fromCheck availability
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- OomaPlans fromCheck availability
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- Hotwire CommunicationsPlans fromCheck availability
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- PS LightwavePlans fromCheck availability
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Internet in Houston, Texas: what's different here
Houston has 943,336 households, and 92.1% of them pay for home internet. 5.8% have no internet access at home, above the Texas figure of 4.2%.
In the Census figures, fewer homes use a wired connection (72.9%) than across Texas (75.8%), and 15.7% rely on a cellular data plan alone (Texas: 13.3%).
For wired service, we list cable from Xfinity and Spectrum and fiber from AT&T and Ezee Fiber in parts of Houston.
By monthly searches that name a provider, people in Houston look for Xfinity (2,480) and AT&T (2,060) most often.
What people in Houston, Texas search for
The 8 searches below add up to about 8,100 a month in Houston. Counting every search that names a provider, Xfinity leads with 2,480 a month, then AT&T with 2,060. 4,200 a month are general searches for providers in Houston, which the comparison table below answers.
| Search | Searches a month | Answered here |
|---|---|---|
| “internet providers houston”, “internet houston”, “internet providers houston tx”, “internet in houston tx”, “internet service houston tx”, “internet companies houston tx”, “internet options houston tx”, “home internet providers houston tx”, “home internet in houston tx”, “internet houston tx”, “home internet houston tx” | 4,200 | Providers compared |
| “comcast houston” | 1,000 | Xfinity in Houston |
| “fiber internet houston”, “houston fiber internet”, “fiber internet houston tx” | 1,270 | Fiber in Houston |
| “at&t internet houston”, “at&t fiber houston” | 1,310 | AT&T in Houston |
| “spectrum houston”, “spectrum internet in houston tx”, “spectrum internet houston tx” | 320 | Spectrum plans |
Houston, Texas internet at a glance
Internet plans by speed in Houston, Texas
3 of the providers we list for Houston have a plan of 1 Gbps or more: Spectrum, AT&T and Xfinity. For 300 Mbps or more, the lowest listed price is AT&T at $35/mo.
| Download speed | Providers in Houston with a plan in this range |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 Mbps | Spectrum from $30/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $60/mo · Starlink |
| 101–300 Mbps | AT&T from $35/mo · Xfinity from $45/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $85/mo · Starlink |
| 301–500 Mbps | Spectrum from $40/mo · AT&T from $50/mo · T-Mobile Home Internet from $50/mo · Xfinity from $60/mo · Starlink |
| 501–999 Mbps | — |
| 1 Gbps and up | Spectrum from $60/mo · AT&T from $65/mo · Xfinity from $70/mo |
Test your internet speed in Houston, Texas
6 providers in Houston publish 21 plans we can compare your result with, from 85 Mbps to 5 Gbps (middle plan: 498 Mbps); 6 reach 1 Gbps or more.
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Cable TV and internet providers in Houston, Texas
3 of the providers in Houston also sell TV:
Xfinity Internet in Houston, TX
2,480 searches a month in Houston name Xfinity. It offers cable service in parts of Houston, with 4 plans on its site that fit this area from $45/mo and up to 1.2 Gbps.
| Xfinity plan | Price | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Mbps | $45/mo | 300 Mbps |
| 500 Mbps | $60/mo | 500 Mbps |
| 1 Gig | $70/mo | 1 Gbps |
| 1.2 Gig | $100/mo | 1.2 Gbps |
AT&T Internet in Houston, TX
AT&T sells fiber, 5G home and DSL in parts of Houston; its site lists 5 plans for the area, starting at $35/mo with speeds up to 5 Gbps. 2,060 local searches a month mention it by name.
| AT&T plan | Price | Download |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber 300 | $35/mo | 300 Mbps |
| AT&T Fiber 500 | $50/mo | 500 Mbps |
| AT&T Fiber 1 GIG | $65/mo | 1 Gbps |
| AT&T Internet Air | $55/mo | — |
| AT&T Fiber 5 GIG | $110/mo | 5 Gbps |
Who has broadband in Houston, Texas
In Houston, broadband use is 19.6 points higher in households earning $75,000 or more than in those under $20,000 (the Texas gap is 21.2 points). 17.1% of Houston residents aged 65 and over (about 47,800 people) live in a home without internet or without a computer; across Texas it's 15.3%.
| Household income | Houston: broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20,000 | 76.6% | 75.4% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 84.1% | 82.8% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 87.4% | 88.6% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 92.2% | 92.6% |
| $75,000 or more | 96.2% | 96.6% |
| Age | Houston: in a home with broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 93.2% | 95.1% |
| 18 to 64 | 91.8% | 93.9% |
| 65 and over | 82.8% | 84.5% |
Houston, Texas internet service providers (ISPs) compared
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Starting price | Download up to | ACSI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | 400 Mbps | 76 |
| Xfinity | Cable | Serves parts of Houston | $45/mo | 1.2 Gbps | 71 |
| AT&T | Fiber, 5G Home, DSL | Serves parts of Houston | $35/mo | 5 Gbps | 79 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home | Serves parts of Houston | $50/mo | 498 Mbps | 78 |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | Serves parts of Houston | $60/mo | 250 Mbps | 79 |
| Spectrum | Cable | Serves parts of Houston | $30/mo | 2 Gbps | 71 |
| Viasat | Satellite | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Mint Mobile | 5G Home | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| XNET WiFi | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Ezee Fiber | Fiber | Serves parts of Houston | Check availability | Check availability | — |
Fiber internet in Houston, Texas
2 of the 11 providers we list for Houston, Texas offer fiber in parts of Houston:
- AT&T: plans up to 5 Gbps
- Ezee Fiber
Houston compared with the closest Texas cities we cover
At 5.8% of homes without internet, Houston is above Pearland, Missouri City, Sugar Land and Baytown and below Pasadena. We list 3 fiber providers for Houston; Missouri City (5), Sugar Land (6) and Baytown (5) have more.
| City | Distance | Households | No internet at home | Wired connection | Providers listed | Fiber providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 943,336 | 5.8% | 72.9% | 11 | 3 |
| Pearland | 16 mi | 46,043 | 1.1% | 91.4% | 12 | 3 |
| Pasadena | 17 mi | 48,374 | 6.3% | 73.5% | 10 | 2 |
| Missouri City | 18 mi | 27,056 | 3.1% | 88.5% | 12 | 5 |
| Sugar Land | 20 mi | 39,314 | 1.7% | 88.4% | 14 | 6 |
| Baytown | 25 mi | 30,767 | 2.7% | 78.9% | 15 | 5 |
Home internet by ZIP code in Houston, Texas
Across Houston's ZIP codes, the share of homes with no internet runs from 0% in 77046 to 21.6% in 77012. 77091 has the lowest median household income ($35,432) and 84.9% of its homes have broadband; in 77005 ($229,267) it's 96.5%.
| ZIP code | Households | With broadband | No internet | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77012 | 5,974 | 74.3% | 21.6% | $45,025 |
| 77023 | 10,270 | 77.9% | 18.6% | $51,430 |
| 77076 | 9,319 | 80% | 18% | $42,522 |
| 77033 | 9,561 | 79.6% | 17.8% | $38,071 |
| 77093 | 13,522 | 80.2% | 16.6% | $46,766 |
| 77011 | 6,009 | 82% | 16.1% | $50,133 |
| 77026 | 8,264 | 78.4% | 15.3% | $39,211 |
| 77087 | 11,265 | 80.6% | 15.1% | $52,847 |
| 77036 | 26,855 | 82.1% | 15% | $45,716 |
| 77028 | 6,313 | 83.7% | 14.8% | $38,357 |
| 77020 | 8,975 | 81% | 14.7% | $50,119 |
| 77051 | 6,953 | 83.7% | 14.5% | $37,415 |
| 77081 | 19,337 | 83.3% | 14.5% | $43,251 |
| 77037 | 5,152 | 85.4% | 13.5% | $58,750 |
| 77021 | 11,258 | 84.9% | 12.8% | $45,574 |
The 15 ZIP codes with the largest share of homes without internet are shown; all 106 are listed below.
- 77002
- 77003
- 77004
- 77005
- 77006
- 77007
- 77008
- 77009
- 77010
- 77011
- 77012
- 77013
- 77015
- 77016
- 77017
- 77018
- 77019
- 77020
- 77021
- 77022
- 77023
- 77024
- 77025
- 77026
- 77027
- 77028
- 77029
- 77030
- 77031
- 77032
- 77033
- 77034
- 77035
- 77036
- 77037
- 77038
- 77040
- 77041
- 77042
- 77043
- 77044
- 77045
- 77046
- 77047
- 77048
- 77051
- 77053
- 77054
- 77055
- 77056
- 77057
- 77058
- 77059
- 77060
- 77061
- 77062
- 77063
- 77064
- 77065
- 77066
- 77067
- 77068
- 77069
- 77070
- 77071
- 77072
- 77073
- 77074
- 77075
- 77076
- 77077
- 77078
- 77079
- 77080
- 77081
- 77082
- 77083
- 77084
- 77085
- 77086
- 77087
- 77088
- 77089
- 77090
- 77091
- 77092
- 77093
- 77094
- 77096
- 77098
- 77099
- 77204
- 77336
- 77338
- 77339
- 77345
- 77346
- 77396
- 77407
- 77449
- 77450
- 77489
- 77504
- 77506
- 77547
- 77598
Lower-cost internet in Houston
- Harris County Digital Access (Digital Navigators) — County Digital Navigators help residents find free or low-cost internet, devices and training; 713-755-5000, getinternet@harriscountytx.gov (official page)
- Xfinity Internet Essentials (Xfinity customers) — $14.95/mo (up to 75 Mbps); Internet Essentials Plus $29.95/mo (up to 100 Mbps) (provider page)
- Spectrum Internet Assist (Spectrum customers) — $25/mo standard rate; $15/mo with NSLP, CEP or SSI; 50 Mbps (provider page)
- Access from AT&T (AT&T customers) — Depends on the address (shown after availability check) (provider page)
- Texas Broadband Development Office — the state broadband office; it tracks grant-funded buildouts and local help (site)
- Federal Lifeline — a monthly discount on phone or internet for income-qualified households (FCC)
How Houston households connect
Houston has 943,336 households, more than half of Harris County's 1,801,856. The Census tables show these local patterns:
- Homes with no internet access: 5.8% of Houston households (about 55,100), against 4.4% county-wide.
- A computer but no internet plan: 5.3% of households, or about 49,800 homes (Harris County: 4.4%).
- Cellular data as the only subscription: 15.7% of households (county: 14.1%).
- Smartphone as the only device: 15.3% of households (county: 13.0%). 74.6% have a desktop or laptop (county: 78.3%).
- No computer: 3.7% of households (county: 2.8%).
- Satellite internet subscriptions: 6.4% of households (county: 6.9%).
- Median household income: $64,361 (±$1,735), compared with $74,629 for Harris County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year detailed tables B28001, B28002, B28003 and B19013 (www2.census.gov summary file, retrieved 2026-10-16).
Free internet access in Houston
- Houston Public Library hotspots: holders of an active adult MyLink card in good standing can place a catalog hold on a mobile hotspot and pick it up at a service desk with their PIN or a government photo ID. Only one type of device per card. Return it to the service desk at any HPL location, not the book drop; a lost or damaged hotspot costs $80 plus a $10 processing fee. (askhpl.houstonlibrary.org, fees)
- Chromebooks with built-in data: MyLink cards can also check out Google Chromebooks, as available, for three weeks. (HPL, houstonlibrary.org)
- Program scale: HPL's hotspot lending began in 2017, and the library reported 34,080 hotspot checkouts from 2017 through 2022 in a February 2023 presentation to City Council. (houstontx.gov)
Where to take an internet complaint in Texas
The Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates competitive local phone service but states that it does not regulate internet or wireless service, even when a phone company provides it (puc.texas.gov). After contacting your provider, file internet billing, speed, availability or equipment complaints with the FCC, which forwards them to the provider for a written response within 30 days (FCC complaint center). For cable TV under a state franchise, the PUCT can only forward a complaint to the cable company (puc.texas.gov).
Free and low-cost internet help in Houston
- Mobile hotspot lending (Houston Public Library): MYLink library cards can be used to check out mobile hotspots, Google Chromebooks and other devices, as available. Customers accept a hotspot borrower agreement on their first hotspot checkout. Devices can only be checked out with an active adult MYLink library card in good standing. Hotspots must be returned to the Service Desk at any HPL location, not the book drop. A hotspot is deactivated when it is 1 day overdue. Lost or damaged hotspot fee is $80, plus $10 for a hotspot cable/charger or case. Hotspot service is provided by Kajeet: 1-877-352-5338 (Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm); HPL technical help: 281-387-7998 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM). (askhpl.houstonlibrary.org)
- Laptop and Chromebook lending (Houston Public Library): Laptops and Chromebooks are free for customers with a valid MYLink library card. Devices may be checked out for 3 weeks. Damaged or lost device: $300 replacement fee plus a processing fee of $150 for a laptop or $30 for a Chromebook; damaged or lost case: $10. (askhpl.houstonlibrary.org)
Frequently asked questions
How many internet providers are there in Houston, Texas?
We list 11 residential internet providers for Houston, Texas. By service type: 5G Home 4, Satellite 3, Cable 2, Fiber 2, DSL 1, Fixed wireless 1 (some providers offer more than one type).
How much does internet cost in Houston, Texas?
5 of the 11 providers we list for Houston publish prices. The lowest is $35/mo from AT&T, and 3 have a plan under $50/mo.
What internet speeds are available in Houston, Texas?
The highest plan speed listed for Houston is 5 Gbps (AT&T). Xfinity, AT&T and Spectrum have plans of 1 Gbps or more here.
Is fiber internet available in Houston, Texas?
Yes. AT&T and Ezee Fiber offer fiber in parts of Houston.
Which ZIP codes in Houston, Texas do you cover?
106 ZIP codes overlap Houston, Texas: 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77029, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77051, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77089, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77204, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77396, 77407, 77449, 77450, 77489, 77504, 77506, 77547, 77598.
Who are the internet service providers (ISPs) in Houston, TX?
The ISPs we list for Houston are Starlink, Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home, Spectrum, Viasat, Hughesnet, Mint Mobile, XNET WiFi, Ezee Fiber.
Is Xfinity available in Houston, TX?
Xfinity serves parts of Houston, with plans from $45/mo. 2,480 searches a month in Houston name Xfinity.
Is AT&T available in Houston, TX?
AT&T serves parts of Houston, with plans from $35/mo. 2,060 searches a month in Houston name AT&T.
Who provides home Wi-Fi in Houston, TX?
Home Wi-Fi comes from an internet plan plus a router. In Houston, providers we can order for you include Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home. Most include or rent a Wi-Fi router with the plan.
Sources
- Plans, prices and speeds: each provider's own site (latest check Nov 6, 2026); providers without published prices show “Check availability”.
- Provider list: comparison sites; coverage varies by address. Starlink availability and pricing depend on your address; starlink.com lists service in select areas only.
- Household figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year (city) and 2020–2024 5-year (ZIP code, income and age) estimates; ZIP list from the 2020 ZCTA-to-city file (ZIPs with at least a tenth of their land in the city); distances from the 2024 Gazetteer.
- Search volumes: Semrush, U.S. database, Nov 6, 2026. Other searches: Google search suggestions, Nov 6, 2026.
- Customer ratings: American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), shown only where a score is published. The order of providers isn't a ranking.
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