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AT&T vs Spectrum in Fort Worth
AT&T fiber brings faster symmetrical speeds and wider Fort Worth coverage, while Spectrum cable starts $5 cheaper and reaches homes fiber hasn’t yet.
AT&T takes this one for most Fort Worth homes. Its fiber network is faster (up to 5000/5000 Mbps where available versus Spectrum’s 1000/1000), reaches more of the city (~93% vs ~86%), and posts a higher speed score (98 vs 88). Spectrum’s cable plan starts $5 cheaper at $30/mo and is a fine pick if fiber hasn’t reached your block or you just need reliable basics. Choose AT&T for symmetrical upload speeds and future-proofing; choose Spectrum to shave a few dollars or when it’s the only option available.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Spectrum, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
93% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
86% | $30/mo | Budget-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.
Neighborhood breakdown
Coverage in Fort Worth shifts block to block, so the winner depends on your exact address. AT&T fiber reaches roughly 93% of the city but still skips some pockets, while Spectrum’s ~86% cable footprint sometimes covers streets fiber hasn’t. Always run both providers against your specific address before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | |||
| 76107 | Cultural District, Arlington Heights, Camp Bowie, Crestwood | 76% | 79% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 86 | AT&T |
| 76110 | Fairmount, Ryan Place, Berkeley Place, South Hemphill Heights | 83% | 88% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 95 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76119 | Glencrest, Eastland, Sun Valley, Southeast Fort Worth | 74% | 95% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76179 | Eagle Mountain, Marine Creek, Boat Club Road area | 75% | 86% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76106 | Northside, Stockyards, Diamond Hill, Marine Creek | 78% | 85% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 87 | AT&T |
| 76177 | Alliance, Presidio, Heritage Trace | 61% | 64% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 91 | 83 | AT&T |
| 76108 | White Settlement area, Chapel Creek, Marine Creek Ranch | 71% | 86% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76114 | River Oaks, Sansom Park, Castleberry | 92% | 94% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 97 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76111 | Riverside, Oakhurst, Sylvania Heights | 86% | 87% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 96 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76116 | Ridglea, Ridglea Hills, Western Hills, Chapel Hill | 72% | 93% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76104 | Near Southside, Medical District, Hospital District | 65% | 75% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 91 | 85 | AT&T |
| 76103 | Poly, Eastwood, Handley | 84% | 94% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 95 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76137 | Park Glen, Summerfields, Fossil Creek | 70% | 94% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 92 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76140 | Everman, Forest Hill area, South Fort Worth | 58% | 88% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 90 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76112 | Meadowbrook, Eastern Hills, Woodhaven | 66% | 94% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 92 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76131 | Fossil Creek, Park Glen, North Fort Worth | 75% | 90% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76105 | Polytechnic Heights, Stop Six, Eastland | 87% | 95% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 96 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76126 | Benbrook, Aledo area, Westworth Village vicinity | 62% | 62% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 91 | 83 | AT&T |
| 76133 | Wedgwood, South Hills, Candleridge | 87% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 96 | 90 | AT&T |
| 76164 | Northside, Stockyards area, Diamond Hill | 85% | 92% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 95 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76115 | Worth Heights, Hemphill, Ryanwood | 86% | 93% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 96 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76135 | Lake Worth, Lakeside, Sansom Park | 71% | 89% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76148 | Watauga, North Richland Hills area, Summerfields | 79% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 90 | AT&T |
| 76102 | Downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square, Trinity Park | 27% | 53% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 84 | 81 | AT&T |
| 76134 | Everman area, Hallmark, South Fort Worth | 80% | 93% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76123 | Summer Creek, Tavolo Park, Hulen Springs Meadow | 79% | 86% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76118 | Richland Hills, North Richland Hills area | 83% | 93% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 95 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76109 | TCU area, Bluebonnet Hills, Westcliff, Overton Park | 66% | 91% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 92 | 89 | AT&T |
| 76132 | Overton, Hulen, South Hills | 50% | 94% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 88 | 89 | Spectrum |
| 76120 | Woodhaven, Eastchase, Cobblestone | 48% | 92% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 88 | 89 | Spectrum |
| 76161 | North Fort Worth (postal), Downtown vicinity | 52% | 62% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 89 | 83 | AT&T |
| 76155 | Centreport, DFW Airport area, Euless vicinity | 30% | 61% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 84 | 83 | AT&T |
| 76136 | Lake Worth area, Northwest Fort Worth | 86% | 88% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 96 | 88 | AT&T |
| 76113 | Downtown/Central (PO Box/administrative) | 23% | 42% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 83 | 79 | AT&T |
| 76101 | Downtown Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) | 23% | 42% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 83 | 79 | AT&T |
| 76124 | East Fort Worth, Meadowbrook area | 78% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 90 | AT&T |
| 76185 | Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) | 46% | 88% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 88 | 88 | Spectrum |
| 76163 | Wedgwood area, South Fort Worth | 59% | 100% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 90 | 90 | Spectrum |
| 76121 | West Fort Worth (PO Box/administrative) | 67% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 92 | 90 | AT&T |
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…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Spectrum available at my address in Fort Worth?
AT&T fiber covers about 93% of Fort Worth and Spectrum cable about 86%, so most addresses can get at least one and many can get both. Because coverage varies block to block, enter your exact address on each provider’s site to confirm before you compare plans.
Which is actually cheaper, AT&T or Spectrum, once I’m paying the real bill?
Spectrum starts lower at $30/mo versus AT&T’s $35/mo, a $5 difference on the entry plans. Note both prices are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, any equipment fees, and whether a contract applies before you sign.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming, working from home, and 4K?
AT&T is faster, with fiber up to 5000/5000 Mbps where available and a 98/100 speed score versus Spectrum’s 1000/1000 Mbps and 88/100. Both cover 4K and everyday work, but if you game or upload heavily, check whether AT&T’s higher fiber tiers reach your address.