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AT&T vs Cox in Tulsa

AT&T fiber is faster, cheaper, and symmetrical where it reaches, but Cox’s slightly wider Tulsa footprint may be your only option on some blocks.

The 30-Second VerdictUpdated August 7, 2026

AT&T wins this matchup on both speed and price: its fiber hits up to 5,000 Mbps for $35/mo (where available), versus Cox’s cable topping out at 2,000/100 Mbps for $50. Cox counters with slightly broader reach at ~90% city coverage against AT&T’s ~86%, so it’s often the fallback when fiber hasn’t reached your block. Pick AT&T if it’s available at your address and you want the fastest, cheapest, most symmetrical connection. Choose Cox if AT&T fiber skips your street and you still need a fast, reliable cable line.

At a glance

AT&T vs. Cox, side by side.

Provider	Type	Top speed	City coverage	Starting price	Best for
AT&T	Fiber	5 Gig 5 Gig upload	86%	$35/mo	Top fiber speeds
Cox	Cable	2 Gig 100 Mbps upload	90%	$50/mo	Widest availability

Coverage map

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Neighborhood breakdown

Coverage in Tulsa varies block to block, so the winner can flip depending on your exact address. AT&T fiber reaches about 86% of the city, while Cox cable edges slightly ahead at ~90%, meaning some homes can only get one of the two. Always check both at your specific address before deciding.

ZIP	Neighborhoods	Coverage		Top speed		Speed Score		Winner
ZIP	Neighborhoods	AT&T	Cox	AT&T	Cox	AT&T	Cox	Winner
74115	Suburban Acres, Sequoyah, Northeast Tulsa	58%	92%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	94	Cox
74133	South Tulsa, Union, Woodland Hills, Kingspointe	27%	97%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Cox
74106	Greenwood, Historic Greenwood District, North Tulsa	46%	93%	5 Gig	2 Gig	88	95	Cox
74110	Kendall-Whittier, Sequoyah, North Tulsa	51%	95%	5 Gig	2 Gig	89	95	Cox
74114	Maple Ridge, Cherry Street, Terwilleger Heights, Utica Square	94%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	97	96	AT&T
74127	West Tulsa, Crosbie Heights, Owen Park	71%	84%	5 Gig	2 Gig	93	93	Cox
74112	Whittier, Yorktown, Eastwood	83%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	95	96	Cox
74105	Brookside, Florence Park, Ranch Acres, Maple Ridge South	89%	96%	5 Gig	2 Gig	96	95	AT&T
74135	Midtown, Ranch Acres, Patrick Henry, Southroads	77%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	94	96	Cox
74120	Swan Lake, Cherry Street, White City	41%	70%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	90	Cox
74107	West Tulsa, Red Fork, Carbondale	42%	85%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	93	Cox
74136	Southern Hills, Woodland Hills, Country Club Heights	38%	97%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	95	Cox
74134	East Tulsa, Meadowbrook, Woodland Acres	14%	97%	5 Gig	2 Gig	81	95	Cox
74104	University of Tulsa, Kendall-Whittier, Swan Lake, Renaissance	68%	91%	5 Gig	2 Gig	92	94	Cox
74145	East Tulsa, Farm Shopping Center, Sheridan	57%	95%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	95	Cox
74131	Berryhill, West Tulsa, Red Fork	17%	77%	5 Gig	2 Gig	82	91	Cox
74116	Tulsa International Airport, Cherokee Industrial District	20%	64%	5 Gig	2 Gig	82	89	Cox
74129	East Tulsa, Mingo Valley, Highland Park	63%	97%	5 Gig	2 Gig	91	95	Cox
74146	East Tulsa, Union, Memorial	56%	86%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	93	Cox
74126	North Tulsa, Turley area	1%	85%	5 Gig	2 Gig	79	93	Cox
74103	Downtown Tulsa, Brady Arts District, Blue Dome District	7%	40%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	84	Cox
74132	Berryhill, Chandler Park, Westport	30%	76%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	91	Cox
74137	South Tulsa, Bixby border, Yorktown	45%	94%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	95	Cox
74117	Northeast Tulsa, Owasso border area	34%	60%	5 Gig	2 Gig	85	88	Cox
74128	East Tulsa, Mingo Valley	49%	94%	5 Gig	2 Gig	88	95	Cox
74119	Midtown Tulsa, Uptown, Cathedral District	29%	63%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	89	Cox
74108	East Tulsa, Eastland	58%	91%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	94	Cox
74101	Downtown Tulsa, Central Business District	7%	40%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	84	Cox
74150	Downtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa	7%	40%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	84	Cox
74172	Downtown Tulsa, BOK Tower area	7%	40%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	84	Cox
74130	North Tulsa, Suburban Acres	2%	86%	5 Gig	2 Gig	79	93	Cox
74158	East Tulsa, Central Tulsa	26%	96%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Cox
74148	East Tulsa, Sheridan	73%	96%	5 Gig	2 Gig	93	95	Cox
74149	West Tulsa, Berryhill	73%	96%	5 Gig	2 Gig	93	95	Cox
74156	North Tulsa, Turley	73%	96%	5 Gig	2 Gig	93	95	Cox
74157	West Tulsa, Red Fork	52%	85%	5 Gig	2 Gig	89	93	Cox
74152	Midtown, Central Tulsa	92%	94%	5 Gig	2 Gig	97	95	AT&T
74169	East Tulsa, Memorial	56%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	96	Cox
74159	Midtown, University of Tulsa area, Kendall-Whittier	60%	90%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	94	Cox

Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.

Which is better for…

The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.

Gaming

AT&T

AT&T’s fiber and 98/100 speed score deliver low-latency, symmetrical performance ideal for online play, where available. Cox’s 100 Mbps upload cap is far tighter for uploads.

Streaming

AT&T

Both handle 4K easily, but AT&T’s up to 5,000 Mbps down at $35/mo streams to multiple TVs at once for less money.

Video calls

AT&T

AT&T’s symmetrical fiber (up to 5,000 Mbps upload) keeps you sharp on calls, versus Cox’s 100 Mbps upload ceiling that’s shared across a busy household.

Just the basics

Cox

If AT&T fiber isn’t on your block, Cox’s ~90% coverage still delivers plenty of speed for browsing, email, and standard streaming.

Get connected

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Top speed5 Gig

Upload5 Gig

Coverage86%

From$35/mo

5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber

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Top speed2 Gig

Upload100 Mbps

Coverage90%

From$50/mo

2 Gig down · 100 Mbps up Cable
2 Gig down · 100 Mbps up Fiber
1 Gig down · 100 Mbps up Fiber

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Frequently asked questions

Is AT&T fiber available at my address in Tulsa or only Cox?

AT&T fiber covers about 86% of Tulsa and Cox covers about 90%, so most addresses have both but some blocks get only one. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites to confirm which reaches your home before you compare plans.

Which is actually cheaper in Tulsa, AT&T or Cox?

AT&T starts at $35/mo versus Cox at $50/mo, making AT&T the cheaper headline price. Note these are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider before you sign.

Is AT&T or Cox fast enough for gaming, working from home, and 4K?

AT&T is faster, offering up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps with a 98/100 speed score where available, versus Cox’s up to 2,000/100 Mbps and 95/100. Both easily handle 4K and WFH, but if you upload a lot or game competitively, AT&T’s symmetrical fiber is the stronger choice.

How we compare. Coverage is the share of a ZIP where a provider offers a genuinely good plan (≥ 1 Gbps download, ≥ 20 Mbps upload, non-satellite), from FCC Broadband Map serviceability data. “Fastest available” ranks the providers present in a ZIP by top advertised download speed. Pricing reflects current promotional starting rates. This is a working prototype; production copy is generated per matchup.