Looking for internet providers in Houston, TX?
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Allconnect's experts share the best Wi-Fi plans in Houston, with fiber speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in some areas. Nine providers cover the Houston area.
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Best internet providers in Houston
AT&T: Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 04/08/26.
Key takeaways
- Fastest: AT&T up to 4,700 Mbps, covering 71% of Houston
- Cheapest: Optimum plans start at $25/mo.
- Most available: Xfinity serves 97% of Houston
- Connection types available: Fiber, Cable, 5G, Satellite
- Best satellite: Starlink from $50/mo.
- Houston avg. download speed: 341 Mbps (vs. 303 Mbps national avg.)
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 04/08/26.
Fastest internet providers in Houston
Fast internet starts around 500 Mbps, which can support a large household for streaming, gaming and more. Houston averages download speeds of 341 Mbps, which is above the average of 303 Mbps in the U.S. It also has fast upload speeds available with an average of 144 Mbps, more than double the rest of the country’s average of 59 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest and most available internet provider in Houston, with symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 4,700 Mbps** for $140.00/mo.,** plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Xfinity offers a solid alternative and is widely available throughout the city, with 2 gigs for $100.00/mo. Optimum and Brightspeed also offer fast gig speeds but have limited availability in Houston.
Some addresses in Houston can get Ezee Fiber, with speeds from 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps and prices starting at $69.00/mo. Not all speeds are available at every address, so check your ZIP code to find out which providers serve your area.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | $119.99/mo. | 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Ezee Fiber | $119.00/mo. | 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| AT&T | $140.00/mo.** | 4,700 Mbps** | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $100.00/mo. | 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Optimum | $45.00/mo. | 1,000 Mbps | Cable |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/08/26.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos, $90/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Cheapest internet plans in Houston
Optimum is the cheapest internet provider in Houston, with its entry-level plan starting at $25.00/mo. for up to 300 Mbps. Xfinity also offers a cheap starting price for internet in Houston at $45.00/mo. for up to 300 Mbps. Verizon’s 5G internet plans are also inexpensive when paired with qualifying mobile phone plans.
Speeds vary by ZIP code and even by address. Be sure to check your ZIP code to find out what’s available in your area. If you’re searching for low-cost internet, discounted programs are available to qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials provides 75 Mbps for $14.95/mo. or 100 Mbps for $29.95/mo. Access from AT&T offers 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | $25.00/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable | Value |
| Brightspeed | $29.99/mo. | 200 Mbps | Fiber | Value |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.** with mobile plan | 25 – 300 Mbps | 5G | Bundle savings |
| AT&T | $40.00/mo.*** | 300 Mbps*** | Fiber | Value |
| Xfinity | $45.00/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable | Availability |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/08/26.
**Price guarantee for 3-5years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2026 Verizon.
***Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos for new customers and $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
How much is internet per month in Houston?
Plans in Houston range from $29.99/mo. to over $100.00/mo, depending on your provider and plan, but the cheapest internet in Houston is available for less than $50.00/mo. The average starting cost of the top internet providers in Houston is $37.71/mo., but keep in mind that this price will likely include a bundle or autopay discount.
Houston internet provider comparison
Houston residents have many high-speed internet providers to choose from, including fiber internet from AT&T — one of the best options anywhere in the country. In addition to the providers listed above, Spectrum, Optimum, Kinetic and Frontier also service neighboring suburbs like Katy, League City and Sugar Land.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Xfinity | $45.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 97% |
 AT&T | $40.00/mo.** | 100 – 4,700 Mbps** | Fiber | 71% |
 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $30.00/mo.*** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees | 87 – 498 Mbps | 5G | 63% |
 Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.† with mobile plan | 25 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 41% |
| Ezee Fiber | $69.00/mo. | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber | 20% |
 Optimum | $25.00/mo. | 300 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2% |
 Brightspeed | $29.99/mo. | 200 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber | 1% |
 Starlink | $50.00/mo. | 100 – 400 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
 Hughesnet | $39.99/mo. | 25 – 100 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 04/08/26.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos for new customers and $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
***Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. or 5G Home Ultimate at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2026 Verizon.
How we review internet in Houston
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
Compare internet plans in Houston
Plans starting at
$40.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
4,700 Mbps
Overview
AT&T Fiber offers five plans in Houston: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1,000 Mbps, 2,000 Mbps and 4,700 Mbps* with prices ranging from $40.00/mo.* – $140.00/mo.,** plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). AT&T will continue to expand its fiber footprint to more markets across the country in the coming years.
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos for new customers and $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 04/08/26.
**Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos, $90/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 3 bills. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install fee may apply. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.
Plans starting at
$45.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
2,000 Mbps
Overview
Xfinity really stands out when it comes to prices in Houston. Its cheapest plan offers speeds of 300 Mbps for $45.00/mo. Most of Xfinity’s footprint is for cable internet, but select households can also get their fastest fiber speeds of 2,000 Mbps. Check your address to find which Xfinity plans are available near you.
Plans starting at
$30.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
498 Mbps
Overview
T-Mobile is one of the newest providers to offer home internet service, and it uses its 5G cellphone towers to transmit data wirelessly to your home. It costs $30.00 – $50.00/mo. with Autopay and a voice line, plus taxes & fees. T-Mobile is quickly becoming the most widely available 5G provider. Its 5G footprint provides coverage to 323 million people across the U.S. and has is increasing speeds with more coverage with its Ultra Capacity 5G network.
Plans starting at
$50.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
400 Mbps
Overview
Starlink’s residential internet plans can reach up to 400 Mbps in download speed, while upload speeds are much slower at 10 – 20 Mbps.
Houston internet customer reviews
We collect feedback from real internet customers across the U.S. to help you make an informed decision about your choice of internet provider. Find out what real Houston residents think of their internet service below.
Game changing latency. Always 100% uptime never had any buffering or downtimes from AT&T Fiber, I’ve gotten my full 1 Gig speeds, hands down the true best provider.
5/5
So far great service. Was restored as soon as power was restored after Hurricane Beryl.
5/5
Purchased a plan from the mymove website after signing my lease. The internet plan I chose said I was eligible for a gift card (forgot the exact dollar amount but it was $150-$200 I believe). After signing up for the service, AT&T emailed me saying I was eligible for a free blue tooth speaker. I asked about the gift card offer and was met with no real answer. Advise you double check any special promotions your potential ISP offers on their own website to make sure the offers/promotions are accurate.
4/5
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Houston internet assistance
– Xfinity Internet Essentials – 75 Mbps for $14.95 or 100 Mbps for $29.95/mo.
– T-Mobile Project 10Million – 200 GB free internet and Wi-FI hotspot for K-12 students
– Access from AT&T – 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.
– Verizon Forward – Internet as low as $20.00/mo.
– Optimum Advantage – 50 Mbps for $14.99/mo.
What speed do you need?
The internet speed you need depends on the number of devices connected to your network and the internet activities your household consistently engages in. A small household of one or two light internet users can get by with at least 100 – 300 Mbps, while a larger household of heavy internet users should opt for 300 Mbps and higher. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) minimum broadband speed is 100/20 Mbps, so we don’t recommend getting a plan with speeds lower than this.
Internet users who consistently participate in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming, streaming, downloading large files and more may need gig or multi-gig speeds. These users would also benefit from a fiber connection since fiber provides symmetrical download and upload speeds and is considered the fastest and most reliable type of internet.
Check out our ISP and speed recommendation quiz.
The future of internet in Houston
Residents of Houston can expect more high-speed broadband access in the future, particularly with fiber technology. Various providers have network expansion initiatives ongoing in Houston, Texas, with Comcast at the forefront, with over $265 million invested in network expansion across Southeast Texas. In April 2025, Harris County also partnered with nonprofit organization US Ignite to expand broadband access throughout the county. Ezee Fiber and Kinetic are additional providers that invested millions in fiber expansion in Houston and the surrounding areas.
As of October 2025, Lyte Fiber was granted $142 million by the State of Texas to expand its fiber footprint in seven counties across the Houston area: Bee, Cass, Harris, Kleberg, Marion, Navarro and San Patricio counties.
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Houston internet FAQs
Which provider is most available in Houston?
Other than satellite internet providers such as Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink that cover 100% of Houston, Xfinity is the most widely available provider in Houston with 97% coverage.
What is the cheapest internet in Houston?
The cheapest internet in Houston is Optimum’s $25.00/mo. plan, but it has limited availability. You can, however, get Verizon 5G Home Internet in Houston starting at $35.00/mo. when bundled with a qualifying mobile plan.
What is the fastest internet in Houston?
The fastest and most available internet in Houston is AT&T’s 5 gig plan, with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps.* Ezee Fiber covers around 20% of Houston and has multi-gig plans with fast fiber speeds up to 8 Gbps.
Is fiber internet available in my Houston neighborhood?
Fiber internet is available to about half of Houston addresses, so check your ZIP to see if it is available at yours.
What internet providers serve Houston apartments?
Most of the internet providers on this page serve Houston apartment buildings. Keep in mind that some companies have a service contract with one ISP to supply internet to all the units in their building.
What should I do if my internet goes out during a Houston storm?
Your internet will not work if your power is out. If it’s on, but the internet is off, reset your router. Next, check your ISP’s app for outages in your area.
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 04/08/26.
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