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Internet Providers in Texas

Texas internet access changes sharply between dense metro corridors and remote ranching, border, and Panhandle communities, where distance and terrain can limit competition. Because energy, aerospace, healthcare, and technology employers depend on reliable connections, availability is often highly address-specific—so nearby neighborhoods may face very different provider choices and performance.

Updated July 2026189 Providers70 Cities
Internet speed across Texas’s citiesInternet speed across Texas’s citiesHouston: fastest plan ~4184 Mbps, pop 2,314,157San Antonio: fastest plan ~4287 Mbps, pop 1,495,295Dallas: fastest plan ~3699 Mbps, pop 1,302,868Austin: fastest plan ~4688 Mbps, pop 979,882Fort Worth: fastest plan ~3740 Mbps, pop 978,468El Paso: fastest plan ~2500 Mbps, pop 678,958Arlington: fastest plan ~3563 Mbps, pop 398,431Corpus Christi: fastest plan ~3263 Mbps, pop 316,595Plano: fastest plan ~5716 Mbps, pop 290,190Lubbock: fastest plan ~2598 Mbps, pop 266,878Laredo: fastest plan ~2240 Mbps, pop 257,602Irving: fastest plan ~4565 Mbps, pop 254,373Garland: fastest plan ~5116 Mbps, pop 243,470Frisco: fastest plan ~3691 Mbps, pop 225,007McKinney: fastest plan ~3128 Mbps, pop 213,509Amarillo: fastest plan ~3378 Mbps, pop 202,408Grand Prairie: fastest plan ~3550 Mbps, pop 202,134Brownsville: fastest plan ~4128 Mbps, pop 190,158Killeen: fastest plan ~2783 Mbps, pop 159,643Denton: fastest plan ~5677 Mbps, pop 158,349Mesquite: fastest plan ~3445 Mbps, pop 147,317McAllen: fastest plan ~3080 Mbps, pop 146,593Waco: fastest plan ~2726 Mbps, pop 144,816Midland: fastest plan ~3058 Mbps, pop 138,397Lewisville: fastest plan ~6094 Mbps, pop 133,553Carrollton: fastest plan ~5650 Mbps, pop 132,918Round Rock: fastest plan ~3222 Mbps, pop 130,406Abilene: fastest plan ~1694 Mbps, pop 129,043Pearland: fastest plan ~4678 Mbps, pop 127,736College Station: fastest plan ~2413 Mbps, pop 125,192Richardson: fastest plan ~4109 Mbps, pop 117,435League City: fastest plan ~5051 Mbps, pop 116,320Odessa: fastest plan ~2327 Mbps, pop 115,743Beaumont: fastest plan ~2340 Mbps, pop 112,193Allen: fastest plan ~4414 Mbps, pop 111,620New Braunfels: fastest plan ~2204 Mbps, pop 110,958Tyler: fastest plan ~1534 Mbps, pop 110,327Sugar Land: fastest plan ~5496 Mbps, pop 108,515Conroe: fastest plan ~3216 Mbps, pop 108,248Edinburg: fastest plan ~2743 Mbps, pop 105,799Wichita Falls: fastest plan ~1186 Mbps, pop 102,691San Angelo: fastest plan ~3275 Mbps, pop 99,262Georgetown: fastest plan ~2084 Mbps, pop 96,312Temple: fastest plan ~2310 Mbps, pop 93,095Bryan: fastest plan ~3700 Mbps, pop 89,615Mission: fastest plan ~3135 Mbps, pop 87,292Baytown: fastest plan ~3291 Mbps, pop 84,067Longview: fastest plan ~1272 Mbps, pop 83,236Pharr: fastest plan ~2805 Mbps, pop 80,410Leander: fastest plan ~1885 Mbps, pop 80,067Flower Mound: fastest plan ~5996 Mbps, pop 79,445Cedar Park: fastest plan ~1787 Mbps, pop 77,516San Marcos: fastest plan ~1506 Mbps, pop 71,569Pflugerville: fastest plan ~3371 Mbps, pop 65,301Euless: fastest plan ~3695 Mbps, pop 59,686Port Arthur: fastest plan ~1219 Mbps, pop 55,547Spring: fastest plan ~5040 Mbps, pop 54,296Galveston: fastest plan ~3344 Mbps, pop 53,237Rockwall: fastest plan ~2913 Mbps, pop 52,918Grapevine: fastest plan ~5732 Mbps, pop 50,928Waxahachie: fastest plan ~1656 Mbps, pop 47,201Keller: fastest plan ~6256 Mbps, pop 46,316Fulshear: fastest plan ~3357 Mbps, pop 42,616Prosper: fastest plan ~3460 Mbps, pop 41,660Friendswood: fastest plan ~3909 Mbps, pop 40,826Katy: fastest plan ~4115 Mbps, pop 26,360Humble: fastest plan ~3842 Mbps, pop 14,895Richmond: fastest plan ~4497 Mbps, pop 10,426Tomball: fastest plan ~4879 Mbps, pop 10,306Roanoke: fastest plan ~5395 Mbps, pop 5,962Fastest plan available (faster → bolder):100300700120025005000Mbps dot size = city population
189
Internet Providers
70
Cities Covered
10 Gbps
Top Available Speed
151
Fiber Providers

Speed Availability in Texas

Maximum download speeds available by census block

78%of Texas has
gigabit speeds available
5+ Gbps36%
2-5 Gbps7%
1-2 Gbps36%
500 Mbps – 1 Gbps6%
250-500 Mbps5%
100-250 Mbps11%

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection · 508,169 census blocks analyzed

Key Facts

Texas Broadband at a Glance

  • Texas created a $1.5 billion Broadband Infrastructure Fund in 2023, alongside its $3.31 billion federal BEAD allocation. [Source]
  • Texas’s 2022 Broadband Plan identified 1.4 million households without broadband access, signaling serious availability and affordability barriers. [Source]
  • Google Fiber entered Kyle in 2023, expanding Texas operations beyond Austin and San Antonio through new fiber construction. [Source]
  • Bandera Electric Cooperative launched BEC Fiber in 2015, extending member-owned infrastructure across rural Hill Country communities. [Source]

Texas’s Internet Landscape

Texas entered the internet age through its universities and research institutions. The University of Texas at Austin became an early ARPANET participant around 1980, while Rice University, Texas A&M University, and other campuses joined the academic networking community during the 1980s. The Texas Higher Education Network, or THEnet, was established in 1987 to connect universities and research centers and provide access to NSFNET. Austin’s technology ecosystem also grew around research organizations including the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation, founded in 1982, and SEMATECH, established there in 1987. Commercial access expanded in the early 1990s through local providers such as Texas.net, as well as national services and telephone-company dial-up networks. Cable modem and DSL services began spreading in the late 1990s and early 2000s, led by companies including Southwestern Bell, later AT&T, and cable operators such as Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications.

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Internet by City in Texas

Internet availability varies significantly by address. Select your city to see which providers serve your area and compare options.

Major Cities

Houston

Pop. 2,314,157

Houston residents can choose among 22 internet providers, including AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon, with fiber, cable, and fixed wireless options available. Plans reach maximum advertised speeds of 8.0 Gbps, and fiber service is available in the city; check your specific address to confirm providers, technologies, and speeds.

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San Antonio

Pop. 1,495,295

San Antonio, home to 1,495,295 residents, has 21 internet providers, including Google Fiber and AT&T. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps; fiber service is available in the city. Check your specific address to confirm providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Dallas

Pop. 1,302,868

Dallas, Texas, has 16 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps. AT&T and Spectrum are among the providers with broad coverage, while fiber service is available in the city; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Austin

Pop. 979,882

Austin, Texas, has 18 internet providers serving a population of 979,882. Google Fiber and AT&T are among the providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm availability and service options.

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Fort Worth

Pop. 978,468

Fort Worth, Texas, has 21 internet providers serving its population of 978,468, with options that include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service. AT&T and Spectrum are among the providers with the most coverage, and maximum available speeds reach 8.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.

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El Paso

Pop. 678,958

In El Paso, home to 678,958 residents, 14 internet providers offer service through fiber, cable, and fixed wireless networks. AT&T and Spectrum are among the providers serving the city, with speeds reaching up to 5.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available plans and technology.

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Arlington

Pop. 398,431

Arlington, Texas, with a population of 398,431, has 13 internet providers, including AT&T and Spectrum. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless services, with maximum available speeds reaching 5.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Corpus Christi

Pop. 316,595

Corpus Christi, serving 316,595 residents, has 15 internet providers, including AT&T and Astound Broadband among the providers with broad coverage. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 7.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Provider Guide

Texas Internet Providers

Major

Statewide Players

T-Mobile

1450 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeLicensed Fixed Wireless

T-Mobile offers licensed fixed wireless internet service in approximately 1,450 Texas cities, with maximum speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking an alternative to wired broadband, though performance can vary by location compared with fiber or DSL. Check your address for availability and compare the available connection types before signing up.

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AT&T

1361 cities
SpeedUp to 5.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless

AT&T internet is available in approximately 1,361 Texas cities and offers Copper, Fiber, and Licensed Fixed Wireless connections, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps where fiber is available. It can work well for households, remote workers, and businesses, but service quality and speed depend on the technology at your address, so check AT&T’s availability tool before signing up.

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Verizon

1282 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeLicensed Fixed Wireless

Verizon internet service is available in approximately 1,282 Texas cities through licensed fixed wireless technology, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking high-speed wireless connectivity, so check your address for availability, expected speeds, and equipment requirements before signing up.

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Nextlink

589 cities
SpeedUp to 5.0 Gbps
TypeFiber, Lbr Fixed Wireless, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Nextlink offers fiber, lbr fixed wireless, licensed fixed wireless internet service across 589 locations with speeds up to 5.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

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Spectrum

576 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCable, Fiber

Spectrum offers cable, fiber internet service across 576 locations with speeds up to 1.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

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Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP

450 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber, Lbr Fixed Wireless

Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP offers copper, fiber, lbr fixed wireless internet service across 450 locations with speeds up to 2.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP
Regional

Regional Providers

Coleman County Telephone Coop, Inc

34 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Coleman County Telephone Coop, Inc provides internet service in approximately 34 Texas cities, covering about 49% of the state, with copper, fiber, and licensed fixed wireless options offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It can work well for households and businesses seeking broadband service, but performance varies by technology, so check whether fiber, copper, or fixed wireless is available at your address before choosing a plan.

Coleman County Telephone Coop, Inc

Windstream Sugar Land, Inc.

33 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

Windstream Sugar Land, Inc. provides internet service in approximately 33 Texas cities, covering about 47% of the state, using copper and fiber technologies with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. It may work well for homes and businesses needing reliable connectivity, but performance can vary because fiber and copper/DSL availability differs by address; check your location’s available technology and speeds before signing up.

Windstream Sugar Land, Inc.

Poka Lambro Telecommunications, Ltd.

32 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber, Lbr Fixed Wireless, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Poka Lambro Telecommunications, Ltd. serves approximately 32 Texas cities, or about 46% of the state, with fiber, Lbr fixed wireless, and licensed fixed wireless internet plans offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households, businesses, and rural customers in its coverage area, but available speeds and connection types vary by location, so check your address to confirm whether fiber or fixed wireless service is offered.

Poka Lambro Telecommunications, Ltd.

Ezee Fiber

32 cities
SpeedUp to 8.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Ezee Fiber offers fiber internet service in approximately 32 Texas cities, covering about 46% of the state, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. It can work well for households with multiple users, streaming, gaming, or demanding home-office needs; check your address for availability and confirm the specific fiber plan offered.

Ezee Fiber

Colorado Valley Communications

31 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Colorado Valley Communications provides internet service in approximately 31 Texas cities, covering about 44% of the state, with copper, fiber, and licensed fixed wireless options offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It can work well for homes and businesses needing reliable connectivity, but availability and performance vary by address, so check whether fiber, copper, or fixed wireless service is offered at your location.

Colorado Valley Communications

ACCESS FIBER

31 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

ACCESS FIBER provides fiber internet service in approximately 31 Texas cities, covering about 44% of the state, with speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Its fiber connections can work well for households that stream, game, work remotely, or use multiple devices, but availability and speeds may vary by address, so check your location directly before signing up.

ACCESS FIBER

Brazos Communications

31 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

Brazos Communications provides internet service in approximately 31 Texas cities, covering about 44% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps through fiber and copper networks. It may suit households and businesses seeking broadband service, but available speeds and performance depend on whether fiber or copper service is offered at your address, so check your address before signing up.

Brazos Communications

Rural Telecommunications of America

30 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Rural Telecommunications of America provides fiber internet in approximately 30 Texas cities, covering about 43% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, work remotely, or connect multiple devices, but availability and fiber service can vary by address—check your location and confirm available plans before signing up.

Rural Telecommunications of America
Local

Local Options

Navasota WiFi LLC

6 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeFiber

Navasota WiFi LLC provides fiber internet service in approximately six Texas cities, covering about 9% of the state, with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households and small businesses needing a fiber connection for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls. Check whether Navasota WiFi’s fiber service is available at your address and confirm the exact speed options before signing up.

Navasota WiFi LLC

GEUS

6 cities
SpeedUp to 500 Mbps
TypeCable

GEUS offers cable internet service in approximately six Texas cities, covering about 9% of the state, with speeds up to 500 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, work from home, or connect multiple devices, but availability and speed can vary by address, so check your location directly before signing up.

GEUS

Riviera Telephone Company

6 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

Riviera Telephone Company provides internet service in approximately six Texas cities, covering about 9% of the state, with copper and fiber technologies and speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for local households and businesses needing reliable connectivity, but available speeds can vary by address, so check whether fiber or copper service is offered at your location before signing up.

Riviera Telephone Company

Border to Border Communications, Inc.

6 cities
SpeedUp to 150 Mbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

Border to Border Communications, Inc. provides internet service in approximately six Texas cities, covering about 9% of the state, with copper and fiber connections offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. It may work well for households needing everyday browsing, streaming, and remote work, but performance can vary by technology, so check whether fiber or copper service is available at your address before subscribing.

Border to Border Communications, Inc.

Vero Fiber

5 cities
SpeedUp to 2.3 Gbps
TypeFiber

Vero Fiber provides fiber internet service in approximately five Texas cities, covering about 7% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 2,300 Mbps. Its fiber connection may work well for households with multiple users, streaming, gaming, or large uploads; check your address to confirm service availability and the speeds offered.

Vero Fiber

Fiber Fast Homes

5 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Fiber Fast Homes provides fiber internet service in approximately five Texas cities, covering about 7% of the state, with speeds up to 1000 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, game, work remotely, or connect multiple devices, but availability depends on your address; check coverage and available plans before signing up.

Fiber Fast Homes

NTT Fiber (North Texas Telephone)

5 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCopper, Fiber

NTT Fiber (North Texas Telephone) provides internet service in approximately five Texas cities, covering about 7% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households and small businesses needing reliable broadband, but performance can vary because service may use fiber or copper technology; check your address for availability and the connection type before signing up.

NTT Fiber (North Texas Telephone)

SureFire Internet

5 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

SureFire Internet offers fiber internet service in approximately five Texas cities, covering about 7% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households that need fast, reliable connectivity for streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices; availability and speeds can vary by address, so check whether fiber service is offered at your location.

SureFire Internet
Satellite

Satellite Options

Available statewide but typically slower and more expensive than wired alternatives. Best for rural areas without other options.

HughesNet

SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Starlink

SpeedUp to 220 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Viasat Inc

SpeedUp to 150 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Common Questions

Texas Internet FAQs

How is Texas addressing broadband access across its cities and rural communities?

Texas has 189 listed internet providers serving 70 cities, but availability is highly address-specific. The Texas Broadband Development Office administers the state’s BEAD program, funded through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to expand reliable broadband in unserved and underserved areas. Check Texas broadband maps and BEAD project updates when evaluating coverage.

What rural internet options are available in Texas?

In rural Texas, start by checking fiber or fixed-wireless coverage from providers such as Nextlink, then ask local electric cooperatives whether they operate or partner on fiber networks. Satellite services can reach isolated ranches, while 4G/5G fixed wireless may work near communities. Confirm installation costs, data policies, line-of-sight requirements, and expected evening performance.

Which fiber internet providers serve Texas, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth?

Fiber availability differs sharply between neighborhoods, including within Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth. Texas fiber providers listed in current coverage data include AT&T, Nextlink, Spectrum, Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LP, and Optimum. Enter the complete address on each provider’s site; a citywide service label does not guarantee fiber at your home.

Where is 10 Gbps internet available in Texas, and who offers it?

A 10 Gbps service is listed in Texas through Smartcom Telephone LLC. That plan may be limited to specific locations and technologies, so verify serviceability, upload speed, installation charges, equipment requirements, and whether the advertised rate is symmetrical. Availability in Houston or another major city should not be assumed.

How can someone compare Texas internet providers at a specific address?

Use your full street address, apartment number, and ZIP code with the FCC National Broadband Map, Texas Broadband Development Map, and provider websites. Compare actual technologies, download and upload speeds, monthly pricing after promotions, data caps, equipment fees, contracts, installation timing, and outage policies. Repeat the check for multiple providers because availability can change block by block.