Internet providers in Houston, TX: coverage from FCC data
On the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025, map updated October 13, 2026), at least one wired or fixed wireless provider reports home internet of 100/20 Mbps or faster at 98.8% of residential units in the city of Houston. Cable is reported at 94.9% of units and fiber at 55.2%. The map shows what providers report, so search your exact address and read each plan's broadband label before you order.
What the FCC map shows for Houston
Internet providers report to the FCC where they make service available, and the FCC publishes that data on the National Broadband Map. For the census place "Houston, TX" (the city, not the whole metro area), the map counts 1,199,820 units. The figures below are from the map's Area Summary for fixed broadband, residential service, in the filing round with data as of December 31, 2025. The map shows that version was last updated on October 13, 2026.
Each percentage is the share of residential units where at least one provider reports that type of service at that speed or faster. It is what providers report, not a promise that a provider will connect your unit.
Coverage by technology in Houston
| Technology (FCC category) | Any speed (0.2/0.2 Mbps or more) | 100/20 Mbps or more |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | 94.9% | 94.9% |
| Fiber | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Licensed fixed wireless | 78.0% | 54.6% |
| Copper (DSL) | 36.5% | 9.6% |
| Unlicensed fixed wireless | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Satellite, low orbit (NGSO) | 100% | 100% |
| Satellite, geostationary (GSO) | 100% | 0% |
| Any wired or fixed wireless (all terrestrial) | 99.0% | 98.8% |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Area Summary for Houston, TX, residential, data as of December 31, 2025, read October 20, 2026.
At the map's top speed tier, 1,000/100 Mbps, 89.0% of residential units have at least one wired or fixed wireless report; cable alone is reported at that tier for 74.9% of units. The geostationary satellite services are reported at 25/3 Mbps but not at 100/20 Mbps in this area summary.
Providers the FCC lists for Houston
The map's "Top 10 Providers" chart for Houston shows the share of residential units each provider reports serving, with any technology and any speed. The FCC names the parent company; the brand name comes from the provider's own website. The table is in alphabetical order, not a ranking. Pros and cons are limited to what each provider states on its own page. Prices change often; check the provider's Broadband Facts label for your address.
| Provider (FCC name) | Units reported | Pros (provider's own page) | Cons (provider's own page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T (AT&T Inc.) | 74.6% | AT&T Fiber: 100% fiber network, no annual contract, unlimited data, equipment fee included | Says "many homes" in Houston may qualify for fiber, and 5G home internet only in select areas |
| Hughesnet (EchoStar) | 100% | Unlimited data; free standard installation for new lease subscribers | Its advertised offer has a minimum term and early termination fees; standard data may be slower in high-traffic periods |
| Starlink (SpaceX) | 100% | Unlimited data, plug-and-play setup, 30-day trial | Speeds are not guaranteed and are slower during congestion |
| T-Mobile (T-Mobile USA) | 62.4% | No annual contract, no monthly equipment fee, 5G gateway included, self setup in about 15 minutes | Delivered over the 5G cellular network; speeds vary, including because of data prioritization |
| Verizon (Verizon Communications) | 64.2% | Unlimited data, router included | Subject to credit approval; a professional setup charge may apply for Whole-Home Wi-Fi |
| Viasat (Viasat, Inc.) | 100% | Unlimited data, free standard professional installation | Depending on the plan, a 24-month minimum service term |
| Xfinity (Comcast) | 97.0% | Featured Houston plan: unlimited data and WiFi equipment included, no contract; equipment pickup at a store | Those terms are stated for the plan featured on its Houston page; other plans can differ, so read each label |
The same FCC list also names Optimum Communications (2.2% of units), Tachus (2.1%) and Ezee Fiber Texas (1.5%). We did not review their websites for this guide, so check the map for your own address.
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How to check your own address
- Open the FCC National Broadband Map and search your full address, including the unit number.
- Select your location point. The map shows which providers report service there, the technology and the maximum advertised download and upload speeds.
- Confirm availability on each provider's own website with the same address.
- Read the broadband label for each plan you are considering: monthly price, how long any introductory rate lasts, fees, contract terms and typical speeds. See how to read a broadband label.
- If a provider listed for your address will not serve you, file an Availability Challenge on the map. The FCC lists reasons such as a denied request for service, excessive connection fees, or no installation scheduled within 10 business days of a request.
If you are comparing 5G home internet with cable, see 5G home internet vs cable.
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Common questions
Which internet providers serve Houston?
For the city of Houston, the FCC map's top 10 list names Xfinity's parent Comcast (97.0% of residential units), AT&T (74.6%), Verizon (64.2%) and T-Mobile (62.4%), plus the satellite companies Starlink's parent SpaceX, Hughesnet's parent EchoStar and Viasat (100% each). Data is as of December 31, 2025. Availability is address by address, so check yours on the map.
Is fiber internet available everywhere in Houston?
No. Providers report fiber at 55.2% of residential units in the city, as of December 31, 2025. Search your address on the FCC map to see whether fiber is reported at your building.
How common is gigabit internet in Houston?
At the map's top tier, 1,000/100 Mbps, at least one wired or fixed wireless provider is reported at 89.0% of residential units in the city, as of December 31, 2025.
How current is the FCC data?
Providers file availability data with the FCC twice a year. The version on the map today is data as of December 31, 2025, and the map shows it was last updated on October 13, 2026.
What if a provider on the map says it cannot serve my address?
You can file an Availability Challenge on the map. The FCC lists reasons such as the provider denying a request for service, demanding excessive connection fees, or failing to schedule an installation within 10 business days of a request.
Sources
- FCC National Broadband Map, Area Summary, Houston, TX (place), fixed broadband, residential, data as of Dec 31, 2025, last updated 10/13/26 (read 2026-10-20)
- FCC National Broadband Map, home and address search (read 2026-10-20)
- FCC, Broadband Data Collection: consumer information (read 2026-10-20)
- FCC, Broadband Consumer Labels (read 2026-10-20)
- Xfinity, home internet in Houston, TX (read 2026-10-20)
- AT&T, home internet in Houston, TX (read 2026-10-20)
- Verizon, 5G Home Internet (read 2026-10-20)
- T-Mobile, 5G Home Internet (read 2026-10-20)
- Starlink, home page (read 2026-10-20)
- Hughesnet, satellite internet (read 2026-10-20)
- Viasat, satellite internet (read 2026-10-20)
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