10 Best Internet Providers in Far Northeast-Houston, Houston, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Far Northeast-Houston, Houston, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Far Northeast-Houston, Houston, TX?

Tachus is the highest-rated internet provider in Far Northeast-Houston based on 385 Houston customer reviews, and Tachus 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Far Northeast-Houston, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Far Northeast-Houston

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Far Northeast-Houston Internet Providers

Based on 385 reviews from Houston internet customers, Tachus is the best internet service provider for Far Northeast-Houston residents. Tachus was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Houston, with 4.60 out of 5 stars and 95.6% coverage in Far Northeast-Houston.

At a national level, based on 4704 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Tachus is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Far Northeast-Houston?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Tachus. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Far Northeast-Houston

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Tachus	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Far Northeast-Houston

Based on data reported by Far Northeast-Houston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Far Northeast-Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Tachus. This indicates Tachus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Far Northeast-Houston?

Houston customers rate Tachus as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Tachus received a local rating of 4.75 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Far Northeast-Houston customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Far Northeast-Houston, Houston, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Far Northeast-Houston

Far Northeast-Houston Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Far Northeast-Houston below, including the metrics used and how Far Northeast-Houston compares to the rest of Houston and nation.

Far Northeast-Houston ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Far Northeast-Houston	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Far Northeast-Houston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.33%	86.76%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,103 Mbps	4,795 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Far Northeast-Houston.	7.4	7.7	6.8

 

Far Northeast-Houston Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Far Northeast-Houston	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	2.9	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	15%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	100%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	83%	77%	76%

Far Northeast-Houston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Far Northeast-Houston is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Far Northeast-Houston is high with a score of 89 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Far Northeast-Houston have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Far Northeast-Houston ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

98% of Far Northeast-Houston households have an internet connection despite having 99.73% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Far Northeast-Houston residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Far Northeast-Houston?

How Much Speed does a Far Northeast-Houston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Far Northeast-Houston is 3.0, which is larger than the Houston average of 2.9 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Far Northeast-Houston's average household income is $136,306 which is much higher than the Houston average of $96,750 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Far Northeast-Houston also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Houston average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Houston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Far Northeast-Houston has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Far Northeast-Houston households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Far Northeast-Houston?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Far Northeast-Houston?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Far Northeast-Houston?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Far Northeast-Houston?

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 Far Northeast-Houston is Tachus.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tachus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Far Northeast-Houston is Tachus.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Far Northeast-Houston, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Far Northeast-Houston compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Far Northeast-Houston stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Far Northeast-Houston's A- ISP Report Card and 89 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.