Best Internet Providers in Friendswood, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Friendswood, TX
Friendswood 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Friendswood.
Ranks compare Friendswood with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Friendswood, TX at a Glance
Friendswood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Verizon
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Friendswood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Friendswood, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Friendswood based on 373 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Friendswood?
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 Friendswood
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Ezee Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rural Telecommunications of America - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Friendswood Compares to Places Its Size
Friendswood's report card score is tied 63rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 51st of 749.
| Measure | Friendswood | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Galveston County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.6% | Tied 150th of 749 | 85.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,395 Mbps | 145th of 749 | 5,670 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | Tied 225th of 749 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 164th of 749 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 262nd of 749 | 12% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 31st of 749 | 94% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | Tied 56th of 749 | 80% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | Tied 51st of 749 | 84% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $145,601 | 68th of 749 | $107,711 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 144th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 94.6% of homes in Friendswood, against 85.8% across Galveston County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Friendswood are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $145,601 (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 Friendswood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Friendswood?
EarthLink Fiber in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,977 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.0% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,977 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 Friendswood from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,977 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 88.0% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,977 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 Friendswood from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ezee Fiber in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Ezee Fiber offers Fiber service to 15.6% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, Ezee Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Friendswood?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Friendswood?
XFINITY Cable in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,645 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,645 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 159 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Friendswood?
EarthLink DSL in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 71.3% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Friendswood from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 71.3% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Friendswood from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Friendswood, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.2% of Friendswood homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Friendswood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Friendswood has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Friendswood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Friendswood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77546 | 54,611 | 94.4% | 5,402 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 89/100 |
How Friendswood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Friendswood that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Taylor Lake Village has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Nassau Bay the fewest (33.7%); Friendswood has 94.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood (this page) | 55,513 | 94.6% | 5,395 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 90/100 |
| Pearland | 146,468 | 96.0% | 5,923 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
| League City | 108,142 | 95.6% | 6,773 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Alvin | 47,300 | 94.8% | 5,501 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 63/100 |
| Webster | 29,429 | 73.3% | 4,539 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Dickinson | 29,170 | 92.1% | 6,533 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,347 | 33.7% | 3,686 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Kemah | 4,997 | 90.1% | 6,434 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,697 | 99.7% | 6,591 Mbps | 9 | A | 88/100 |
| Brookside Village | 1,548 | 73.4% | 3,275 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Hillcrest | 705 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 11.4 | A+ | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Friendswood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Friendswood
| Ezee Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Friendswood. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Friendswood Internet Providers
Based on 373 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Friendswood residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Friendswood.
At a national level, based on 4785 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Friendswood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Friendswood, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Friendswood Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Friendswood
Based on data reported by Friendswood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Friendswood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,398 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Friendswood Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Friendswood?
Of the providers in Friendswood, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Friendswood 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Friendswood, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Friendswood
| ISP / Tech Type | Friendswood Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Cameron L.
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 30, 2026 While I have recent experience with several different providers, including Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T Fiber, my AT&T Internet Air satisfies me. I consistently receive well over 100 Mbps, with negligible degradation across a range of weather conditions, and at a lower cost than any competitor is willing to go. Initial installation was easy. Maintenance has been trouble-free. On the few occasions I've called for live support, it has been knowledgeable and helpful.
A Friendswood, TX Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 10, 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.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Friendswood?
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 Friendswood is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Friendswood is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Friendswood, available to 99.8% 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.