Texas · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Texas
Coverage in Texas
- Homes in Texas that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 90.8%
- Homes in Texas that can get fiber
- 64.1%
- Homes in Texas that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 78%
- Homes in Texas that can get cable
- 79.5%
- Homes in Texas that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 96.7%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Texas that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 64.1% | 64.1% | 64.1% | 63.7% |
| Cable | 79.5% | 79.4% | 79.3% | 38.4% |
| DSL (copper) | 28.9% | 16.3% | 4% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 88.6% | 85% | 66.6% | 2.5% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 78% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 63.7% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 62.9% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
19 wired and fixed wireless providers in Texas
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (5)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | 63.7% |
| Frontier | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 7,000 Mbps | 7,000 Mbps | 7.2% |
| Vexus Fiber | Fiber | 5,120 Mbps | 5,120 Mbps | 4% |
| GFiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 3.8% |
| Ezee Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 2.8% |
Mainly cable (5)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 48.8% |
| Xfinity | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 21.8% |
| Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 10.4% |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 1,500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 5.2% |
| Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 3.1% |
Mainly DSL (2)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 2.7% |
| Kinetic | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2.7% |
Mainly fixed wireless (7)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 62.9% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 60.7% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 15% |
| Rise Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 12.4% |
| VTX Communications, LLC | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 6.7% |
| TWN Communications | Fixed wireless | Not reported | Not reported | 2.3% |
| TWIN | Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 2% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- Spectrum service status
- Xfinity service status
- Optimum service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
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Largest cities in Texas
- HoustonPopulation 2,390,125
- San AntonioPopulation 1,526,656
- DallasPopulation 1,326,087
- Fort WorthPopulation 1,008,106
- AustinPopulation 993,588
- El PasoPopulation 681,723
- ArlingtonPopulation 403,672
- Corpus ChristiPopulation 317,317
- PlanoPopulation 293,286
- LubbockPopulation 272,086
- LaredoPopulation 261,260
- IrvingPopulation 258,060
- GarlandPopulation 250,431
- FriscoPopulation 235,208
- McKinneyPopulation 227,526
- Grand PrairiePopulation 207,331
- AmarilloPopulation 203,729
- BrownsvillePopulation 191,967
- DentonPopulation 165,998
- KilleenPopulation 160,616
- MesquitePopulation 150,140
- PasadenaPopulation 149,617
- McAllenPopulation 148,782
- WacoPopulation 146,608
- MidlandPopulation 143,687
Questions about internet in Texas
What internet providers serve Texas?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 19 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Texas. By share of homes covered: AT&T Internet (63.7%), T-Mobile Home Internet (62.9%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (60.7%), Spectrum (48.8%), Xfinity (21.8%), Nextlink Internet (15%), Rise Broadband (12.4%), Optimum (10.4%), Frontier (7.2%), VTX Communications, LLC (6.7%), Astound Broadband (5.2%), Vexus Fiber (4%), GFiber (3.8%), Sparklight (3.1%), Ezee Fiber (2.8%), Brightspeed (2.7%), Kinetic (2.7%), TWN Communications (2.3%) and TWIN (2%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Texas?
Yes. 64.1% of homes in Texas can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Spectrum, Xfinity, Nextlink Internet, Rise Broadband, Optimum, Frontier, VTX Communications, LLC, Astound Broadband, Vexus Fiber, GFiber, Sparklight, Ezee Fiber, Brightspeed and Kinetic.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Texas?
The highest advertised download speed is 8,000 Mbps (8,000 Mbps upload), from GFiber over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Texas?
78% of homes in Texas can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Texas can get 100 Mbps internet?
90.8% of homes in Texas can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 96.7% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Texas?
Leaving out satellite, AT&T Internet covers the largest share: 63.7% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Texas?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (100%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in Texas.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.