Best Internet Providers in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Central East Austin has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Central East Austin.
Ranks compare Central East Austin with the 61 neighborhoods in Austin.
The Best Internet in Central East Austin, Austin, TX at a Glance
Central East Austin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Central East Austin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central East Austin, Austin, TX?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Central East Austin based on 458 Texas customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central East Austin?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Central East Austin, Austin
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
How Central East Austin Compares to the Rest of Austin
Central East Austin's report card score is tied 2nd of 61 and its connectivity index is tied 21st of 61.
| Measure | Central East Austin | Rank among neighborhoods in Austin | Austin | Travis County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 61 | 78.8% | 84.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 14 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,220 Mbps | 35th of 61 | 4,641 Mbps | 5,605 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Lamar and West Congress (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10 | Tied 25th of 61 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.1 | Clarksville (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | Tied 36th of 61 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Lamar and River Dance at Steiner Ranch (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 33% | Tied 26th of 61 | 27% | 30% | 15% | Downtown Austin and Zilker (48%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 37th of 61 | 98% | 98% | 96% | 14 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 25th of 61 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Crestview (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | Tied 5th of 61 | 82% | 84% | 76% | University Of Texas (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 29th of 61 | 89% | 89% | 81% | River Dance at Steiner Ranch and University Of Texas (100%) |
| Median household income | $112,217 | 20th of 61 | $115,367 | $116,257 | $93,246 | River Dance at Steiner Ranch ($221,687) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 27% | Tied 6th of 61 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Of Texas (90%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Central East Austin, against 78.8% across Austin and 84.4% across Travis County. Households in Central East Austin are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 33% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,217 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Central East Austin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central East Austin?
EarthLink Fiber in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,818 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,818 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central East Austin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,818 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,818 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Central East Austin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 92.5% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Google Fiber in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 74.0% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 27.3% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central East Austin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.5% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.2% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central East Austin?
Spectrum Cable in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 3.8% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central East Austin?
EarthLink DSL in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.5% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Central East Austin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Central East Austin, Austin, TX
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.5% of Central East Austin homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central East Austin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Central East Austin Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Central East Austin that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, South River City has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and University Of Texas the fewest (15.8%); Central East Austin has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central East Austin (this page) | 5,109 | 100.0% | 7,220 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 75/100 |
| Downtown Austin | 12,889 | 90.7% | 3,095 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 74/100 |
| West University Austin | 10,953 | 92.9% | 2,420 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 34/100 |
| University Of Texas | 8,902 | 15.8% | 1,321 Mbps | 9.4 | B- | 74/100 |
| South River City | 7,268 | 100.0% | 7,603 Mbps | 9.8 | A+ | 70/100 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 7,009 | 97.9% | 7,761 Mbps | 10 | A | 78/100 |
| East Cesar Chavez | 5,890 | 100.0% | 6,650 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 65/100 |
| Hancock | 5,597 | 97.8% | 7,911 Mbps | 11.1 | A | 76/100 |
| Rosewood | 4,569 | 100.0% | 6,786 Mbps | 10.6 | A+ | 61/100 |
| Govalle | 4,319 | 99.3% | 7,669 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 46/100 |
| Holly | 3,617 | 100.0% | 7,120 Mbps | 10.8 | A+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central East Austin?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Central East Austin
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| PCs for People | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central East Austin Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Central East Austin residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Central East Austin.
At a national level, based on 4404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Central East Austin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central East Austin, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central East Austin Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central East Austin
Based on data reported by Central East Austin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Central East Austin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,679 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central East Austin Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central East Austin?
Of the providers in Central East Austin, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central East Austin where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.97 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Central East Austin, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central East Austin
| ISP / Tech Type | Central East Austin Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Austin, TX Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 29, 2026 A Austin, TX Customer
AT&T DSL
April 26, 2023 I'm stuck with my provider because I pay for a bundle which includes internet, cable and cell service and cell installations plans. While I'm not 100% happy with their services and pricing, I would have to make major changes on all of the above if deciding to go with another carrier. I feel as if I am paying way too much for internet. I'm open to suggestions.
A Austin, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 11, 2023 Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central East Austin?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Central East Austin is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Central East Austin is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Central East Austin, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.