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AT&T vs Spectrum in Fort Worth

Fort Worth shoppers trade Spectrum’s broader, lower starting price for AT&T’s faster fiber speeds where AT&T fiber reaches the address.

The 30-Second VerdictUpdated September 21, 2026

Spectrum is the better overall pick because it reaches about 86% of Fort Worth, starts at $30/mo, and offers strong download and upload performance where available. AT&T wins on raw speed, with fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps, while Spectrum offers up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps on cable. Spectrum also wins coverage and price; AT&T wins speed and has the higher speed score, 95 versus 80. Choose Spectrum for broader availability and value, or AT&T if its fiber service reaches your address and you want the fastest possible connection.

At a glance

AT&T vs. Spectrum, side by side.

ProviderTypeTop speedCity coverageStarting priceBest for
AT&TAT&T Fiber 5 Gig
5 Gig upload
93% $35/moTop fiber speeds
SpectrumSpectrum Cable 1 Gig
1 Gig upload
86% $30/moBudget-friendly

Coverage map

Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.

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Showing the provider with the faster available plan in each ZIP. Click any ZIP for the breakdown.

Neighborhood breakdown

The better choice can shift by ZIP code and neighborhood because availability varies block to block. AT&T reaches about 93% of Fort Worth across its technologies, while Spectrum reaches about 86%, but the specific fiber or cable tier at your address matters most.

ZIPNeighborhoodsCoverageTop speedRank scoreWinner
AT&TSpectrumAT&TSpectrumAT&TSpectrum
76107 Cultural District, Arlington Heights, Camp Bowie, Crestwood 76%79%5 Gig1 Gig7263 AT&T
76110 Fairmount, Ryan Place, Berkeley Place, South Hemphill Heights 83%88%5 Gig1 Gig7971 AT&T
76119 Glencrest, Eastland, Sun Valley, Southeast Fort Worth 74%95%5 Gig1 Gig7176 Spectrum
76179 Eagle Mountain, Marine Creek, Boat Club Road area 75%86%5 Gig1 Gig7169 AT&T
76106 Northside, Stockyards, Diamond Hill, Marine Creek 78%85%5 Gig1 Gig7468 AT&T
76177 Alliance, Presidio, Heritage Trace 61%64%5 Gig1 Gig5851 AT&T
76108 White Settlement area, Chapel Creek, Marine Creek Ranch 71%86%5 Gig1 Gig6869 Spectrum
76114 River Oaks, Sansom Park, Castleberry 92%94%5 Gig1 Gig8775 AT&T
76111 Riverside, Oakhurst, Sylvania Heights 86%87%5 Gig1 Gig8269 AT&T
76116 Ridglea, Ridglea Hills, Western Hills, Chapel Hill 72%93%5 Gig1 Gig6974 Spectrum
76104 Near Southside, Medical District, Hospital District 65%75%5 Gig1 Gig6260 AT&T
76103 Poly, Eastwood, Handley 84%94%5 Gig1 Gig8075 AT&T
76137 Park Glen, Summerfields, Fossil Creek 70%94%5 Gig1 Gig6675 Spectrum
76140 Everman, Forest Hill area, South Fort Worth 58%88%5 Gig1 Gig5671 Spectrum
76112 Meadowbrook, Eastern Hills, Woodhaven 66%94%5 Gig1 Gig6375 Spectrum
76131 Fossil Creek, Park Glen, North Fort Worth 75%90%5 Gig1 Gig7172 Spectrum
76105 Polytechnic Heights, Stop Six, Eastland 87%95%5 Gig1 Gig8376 AT&T
76126 Benbrook, Aledo area, Westworth Village vicinity 62%62%5 Gig1 Gig5950 AT&T
76133 Wedgwood, South Hills, Candleridge 87%98%5 Gig1 Gig8379 AT&T
76164 Northside, Stockyards area, Diamond Hill 85%92%5 Gig1 Gig8173 AT&T
76115 Worth Heights, Hemphill, Ryanwood 86%93%5 Gig1 Gig8275 AT&T
76135 Lake Worth, Lakeside, Sansom Park 71%89%5 Gig1 Gig6772 Spectrum
76148 Watauga, North Richland Hills area, Summerfields 79%97%5 Gig1 Gig7578 Spectrum
76102 Downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square, Trinity Park 27%53%5 Gig1 Gig2642 Spectrum
76134 Everman area, Hallmark, South Fort Worth 80%93%5 Gig1 Gig7674 AT&T
76123 Summer Creek, Tavolo Park, Hulen Springs Meadow 79%86%5 Gig1 Gig7569 AT&T
76118 Richland Hills, North Richland Hills area 83%93%5 Gig1 Gig7974 AT&T
76109 TCU area, Bluebonnet Hills, Westcliff, Overton Park 66%91%5 Gig1 Gig6373 Spectrum
76132 Overton, Hulen, South Hills 50%94%5 Gig1 Gig4876 Spectrum
76120 Woodhaven, Eastchase, Cobblestone 48%92%5 Gig1 Gig4674 Spectrum
76161 North Fort Worth (postal), Downtown vicinity 52%62%5 Gig1 Gig4949 Spectrum
76155 Centreport, DFW Airport area, Euless vicinity 30%61%5 Gig1 Gig2849 Spectrum
76136 Lake Worth area, Northwest Fort Worth 86%88%5 Gig1 Gig8270 AT&T
76113 Downtown/Central (PO Box/administrative) 23%42%5 Gig1 Gig2234 Spectrum
76101 Downtown Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) 23%42%5 Gig1 Gig2234 Spectrum
76124 East Fort Worth, Meadowbrook area 78%96%5 Gig1 Gig7477 Spectrum
76185 Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) 46%88%5 Gig1 Gig4470 Spectrum
76163 Wedgwood area, South Fort Worth 59%100%5 Gig1 Gig5680 Spectrum
76121 West Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) 67%97%5 Gig1 Gig6377 Spectrum

Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Fort Worth city page, 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 wins when its fiber service reaches your address, offering up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps for fast downloads and uploads. Spectrum’s cable plan reaches up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps where available, which is still plenty for gaming.
Streaming
Spectrum
Spectrum’s 1,000/1,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 84% of the city, making high-speed service more broadly available. AT&T’s faster 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 62%, so check availability before choosing it for streaming.
Video calls
AT&T
Upload speed decides this one: AT&T fiber offers up to 5,000 Mbps upload, while Spectrum cable offers up to 1,000 Mbps upload where available. AT&T is the better fit for frequent calls, large uploads, and multiple people working online.
Just the basics
Spectrum
Spectrum starts at $30/mo, compared with AT&T at $35/mo, and its service reaches about 86% of Fort Worth. For email, browsing, and everyday online tasks, the cheaper, simpler option is enough.

Get connected

Pick your provider and check availability at your address.

Top speed5 Gig
Upload5 Gig
Coverage93%
From$35/mo
  • 5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
  • 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
  • 100 Mbps down · 20 Mbps up Copper
Top speed1 Gig
Upload1 Gig
Coverage86%
From$30/mo
  • 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Cable
  • 1 Gig down · 500 Mbps up Fiber

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Frequently asked questions

Is AT&T or Spectrum available at my Fort Worth address?

Spectrum reaches about 86% of Fort Worth overall, while AT&T reaches about 93% across its technologies. Because availability can vary block to block, check both providers with your exact address before deciding.

Which is cheaper in Fort Worth, AT&T or Spectrum, and what will I actually pay?

Spectrum starts at $30/mo, while AT&T starts at $35/mo. Those are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose the offer that fits your full expected cost.

Which is faster in Fort Worth, and is it enough for gaming, work from home, or 4K?

AT&T offers up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps on fiber where available, while Spectrum offers up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps on cable where available. Either can handle gaming, work from home, and 4K, but check which tier reaches your address before ordering.

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. Provider order and each ZIP’s winner follow the site’s one ranking rule (Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times coverage); read the full methodology.