Texas Internet Providers

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Texas internet at a glance

335

Internet providers available in Texas

$73.27

Average monthly cost of internet in Texas

229.56 Mbps

Average download speed in Texas

The Lone Star State boasts 11,087,708 online households with 91.55% of Texans staying connected. Ranking 14th in the nation for fastest download speeds, Texas offers an impressive average of 152Mbps—but is it worth the cost?
With an average household income of $62,113.53 per year ($5,176.13 per month) and an average internet cost of $73.27 monthly, Texans spend about 1.42% of their income on connectivity. That’s slightly higher than the national average of 1%, meaning residents pay a premium for their blazing-fast speeds.
Texas doesn’t fall short on choices, though, with 332 providers offering internet services across its vast landscape. Exploring these options is the first step to finding the best deal for your needs.

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Average cost of internet in Texas

As many as 8.5% of Texan households remain offline, but for those connected, there’s a variety of options.

For specific recommendations, T-Mobile stands out for 5G home internet, while Google Fiber, AT&T, and Tachus lead the way in fiber connectivity. For cable internet, Spectrum remains a reliable and widely available choice. Exploring providers in your specific zip code can help you strike the perfect balance between connection type, speed, and cost.

Average cost of internet in Texas

$73.27/month

National Average: $80.11/month

Median household income in Texas

$5,176.45/month

National Average: $6,717.50/month

Access to internet in Texas

78.99% of households

have access to internet in Texas

21.01% of households

do not have access to internet - that leaves over 2.33M people.

$3.31B BEAD funding

The total allocated BEAD funding in Texas is $3,312,616,455.45. This calculates out to 113.66 per state resident.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative provides $42B to expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas across the U.S.

BEAD internet funding across states

Internet availability in Texas

Texas received the most BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) funding of any state, totaling $3,312,616,455.45, or $113.66 per resident, to support the expansion of internet access. While 6.77% of the population lives in rural areas and 1.20% is tribal—both historically underserved groups—this funding is pivotal for increasing broadband availability.

With the ongoing expansion of 5G, 53% of Texas now has access to faster, more reliable wireless connectivity, enhancing internet access across both urban and rural regions.

Internet availability by connection type

DSL availability

75%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

Fiber availability

57%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

Cable availability

56%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps.

5G Home availability

47%

5G home internet is fast, affordable, easy to install, and available in many locations where other options are limited.

Satellite availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Top 3 Texas providers

Provider	Max download speed	Price starting at	Availability	Learn More
	245Mbps	$50	39%	View Plans
	5,000Mbps	$55	37%	View Plans
	1,000Mbps	$50	29%	View Plans

Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.

How we review internet providers

At Reviews.org, our mission is to help you find the home internet service that works best for you. When it comes to internet providers, it’s easy to get swayed by the pizzazz of advertisements and endless discounts, so we dig beyond the surface to find out if those deals are really worth your time and hard-earned money.

Just like your neighbor or friend who’s looking out for your needs, our reviewers make sure you know exactly what you’re signing up for: We uncover the fine print and spell out the extra fees so you don’t get blindsided later. We interview dozens of real customers who dish on their experience with their internet provider—the good stuff and the bad. We also maintain an up-to-date library of internet plans and their prices available in every zip code across the country, so you have all the best internet options laid out for you.

For a deeper look at our review process, check out How we test internet providers.

Summary of internet services in Texas

Texas has 183 internet providers offering speeds averaging 152Mbps for about $82.09 a month. While that’s a bit above the national average, there’s no shortage of options, from 5G and fiber to cable, DSL, and satellite.

With plenty of funding for expanding broadband, now’s a great time to check out what’s available in your area and see if there’s a better deal for you.

– Trevor Wheelwright

FAQ's for internet in Texas

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The average cost of internet in Texas is $73.27/month.

Fiber internet is available in 94.27% of Texas.

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Texas Internet Providers

Texas internet at a glance

335

$73.27

229.56 Mbps

Average cost of internet in Texas

Average cost of internet in Texas

$73.27/month

Median household income in Texas

$5,176.45/month

Access to internet in Texas

78.99% of households

21.01% of households

$3.31B BEAD funding

Internet availability in Texas

Internet availability by connection type

Top 3 Texas providers

How we review internet providers

Summary of internet services in Texas

FAQ's for internet in Texas

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