Best Internet Providers in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Greater Fifth Ward has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Greater Fifth Ward.
Ranks compare Greater Fifth Ward with the 63 neighborhoods in Houston.
The Best Internet in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX at a Glance
Greater Fifth Ward Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Greater Fifth Ward based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Greater Fifth Ward, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.25% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Greater Fifth Ward?
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 Greater Fifth Ward, Houston
How Greater Fifth Ward Compares to the Rest of Houston
Greater Fifth Ward's report card score is tied 57th of 63 and its connectivity index is 61st of 63.
| Measure | Greater Fifth Ward | Rank among neighborhoods in Houston | Houston | Harris County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.5% | 59th of 63 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 71.5% | Copperfield and Harvest Bend (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,808 Mbps | 54th of 63 | 5,339 Mbps | 5,068 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Harvest Bend (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | 57th of 63 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Addicks-Park ten (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 33rd of 63 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Milroy Farms (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 34th of 63 | 14% | 13% | 15% | Rice Military and Washington Avenue-Memorial Park (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 54th of 63 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Addicks-Park ten and Copperfield and 7 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 78% | 62nd of 63 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Milroy Farms (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | 63rd of 63 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Rice Military and West University (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | 63rd of 63 | 82% | 79% | 81% | Fourth Ward and Rice and 1 more (96%) |
| Median household income | $41,244 | 60th of 63 | $98,592 | $89,596 | $93,246 | West University ($186,643) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 42nd of 63 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rice (32%) |
Fiber reaches 63.5% of homes in Greater Fifth Ward, against 90.0% across Houston and 90.3% across Harris County. Households in Greater Fifth Ward are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,244 (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 Greater Fifth Ward
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Greater Fifth Ward?
EarthLink Fiber in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,932 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.5% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,932 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 Greater Fifth Ward from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,932 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.5% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,932 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 Greater Fifth Ward from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Greater Fifth Ward?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
366 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 366 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 26 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Greater Fifth Ward?
XFINITY Cable in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,809 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.0% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,809 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 250, with an average of 199 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Greater Fifth Ward?
EarthLink DSL in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.5% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Greater Fifth Ward from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.5% of Greater Fifth Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Greater Fifth Ward from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Greater Fifth Ward Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Greater Fifth Ward that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Trinity-Houston Gardens has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Midtown the fewest (59.8%); Greater Fifth Ward has 63.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fifth Ward (this page) | 11,888 | 63.5% | 3,808 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 37/100 |
| North | 111,726 | 97.6% | 4,710 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 44/100 |
| East End | 82,265 | 90.9% | 4,533 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 43/100 |
| Rice Military | 24,914 | 96.0% | 4,760 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 78/100 |
| Downtown Houston | 16,416 | 75.1% | 3,479 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 60/100 |
| Midtown | 13,550 | 59.8% | 3,251 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 74/100 |
| Trinity-Houston Gardens | 12,251 | 98.2% | 4,679 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 46/100 |
| Fourth Ward | 8,010 | 78.7% | 4,401 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Kashmere Gardens | 5,338 | 97.4% | 4,927 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 39/100 |
| Denver Harbor-Port Houston | 4,641 | 82.5% | 4,459 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | 4,641 | 86.0% | 4,483 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Greater Fifth Ward?
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 Greater Fifth Ward
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Greater Fifth Ward Internet Providers
Based on 336 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Greater Fifth Ward residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Greater Fifth Ward.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Greater Fifth Ward Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Greater Fifth Ward, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Greater Fifth Ward Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Greater Fifth Ward
Based on data reported by Greater Fifth Ward ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Greater Fifth Ward. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,219 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 | Greater Fifth Ward Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Greater Fifth Ward?
Of the providers in Greater Fifth Ward, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Greater Fifth Ward 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Greater Fifth Ward, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Greater Fifth Ward
| ISP / Tech Type | Greater Fifth Ward Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
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
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Greater Fifth Ward?
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 Greater Fifth Ward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Greater Fifth Ward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Greater Fifth Ward, available to 99.0% 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.