Best Internet Providers in Highlands, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highlands, TX
Highlands has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Highlands.
Ranks compare Highlands with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Highlands, TX at a Glance
Highlands Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
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 Highlands ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highlands, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Highlands 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 Highlands, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.18% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highlands?
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 Highlands
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Ezee Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Highlands Compares to Places Its Size
Highlands's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 37%.
| Measure | Highlands | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Harris County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 6% | 90.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,031 Mbps | top 9% | 5,068 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | bottom 33% | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 21% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 4% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | bottom 25% | 76% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | bottom 35% | 79% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $63,621 | bottom 19% | $89,596 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Highlands, against 90.3% across Harris County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Highlands are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,621 (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 Highlands
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
Frontier Fiber in Highlands, TX
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 99.2% of Highlands homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Ezee Fiber in Highlands, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Ezee Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Highlands homes. Across the city, Ezee Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Highlands, TX
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Highlands homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highlands, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Highlands homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highlands, TX
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Highlands homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highlands, TX
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Highlands homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Highlands, TX
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Highlands homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Highlands, TX
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Highlands homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
XFINITY Cable in Highlands, TX
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,993 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Highlands homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,993 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 248 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highlands?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Highlands, TX.
Internet in Highlands by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Highlands has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Highlands
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Highlands
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77562 | 11,830 | 99.6% | 7,020 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
How Highlands Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Highlands that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Channelview has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Baytown the fewest (85.4%); Highlands has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands (this page) | 11,830 | 99.8% | 7,031 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
| Baytown | 101,951 | 85.4% | 4,838 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 64/100 |
| Channelview | 37,583 | 98.8% | 4,905 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 62/100 |
| Deer Park | 34,537 | 93.1% | 4,674 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| Cloverleaf | 30,384 | 91.0% | 4,731 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Crosby | 28,244 | 96.6% | 6,863 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Barrett | 5,223 | 97.3% | 6,976 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 29/100 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 2,590 | 98.7% | 4,562 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 80/100 |
| Sheldon | 2,361 | 85.8% | 4,475 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 79/100 |
| Lynchburg | 424 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 47/100 |
| Morgans Point | 273 | 71.1% | 4,132 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highlands?
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, 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 Highlands
| Ezee Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 1,200 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Highlands Internet Providers
Based on 383 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Highlands 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 98.4% coverage in Highlands.
At a national level, based on 4817 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 Highlands Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highlands, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highlands Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber |  (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highlands
Based on data reported by Highlands ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Highlands. 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.
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 | Highlands Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highlands?
Of the providers in Highlands, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Highlands 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 Highlands, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highlands
| ISP / Tech Type | Highlands Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Highlands?
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 Highlands is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Highlands is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highlands, available to 99.9% 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.