Best Internet Providers in Houston, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston, IL
Houston has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Houston.
Ranks compare Houston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houston, IL at a Glance
Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Egyptian
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Houston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houston, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Houston based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Houston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 69.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houston?
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 Houston
How Houston Compares to Places Its Size
Houston's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Houston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Randolph County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.5% | bottom 42% | 68.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,956 Mbps | top 21% | 4,347 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 41% | 5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 59% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 52% | bottom 9% | 67% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,208 | bottom 26% | $73,738 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 51.5% of homes in Houston, against 68.2% across Randolph County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Houston are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,208 (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 Houston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Egyptian Fiber in Houston, IL
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Houston homes. Across the city, Egyptian Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Houston, IL
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Houston homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of Houston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.5% of Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.5% of Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.3% of Houston homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, IL
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.2% of Houston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Houston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Houston, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Frontier DSL in Houston, IL
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 28.3% of Houston homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Houston from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Houston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Houston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Houston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Houston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houston that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Sparta has the most homes with fiber (89.3%) and Marissa the fewest (87.0%); Houston has 51.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (this page) | 138 | 51.5% | 1,956 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 23/100 |
| Sparta | 5,340 | 89.3% | 6,088 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Marissa | 2,424 | 87.0% | 5,815 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 29/100 |
| Tilden | 875 | 91.0% | 6,403 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 14/100 |
| Baldwin | 671 | 96.9% | 1,683 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Walsh | 422 | 84.6% | 929 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Eden | 317 | 56.1% | 4,167 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Prairie | 237 | 6.8% | 201 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Old Marissa | 152 | 54.0% | 3,853 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Preston | 151 | 35.8% | 420 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 20/100 |
| Clarmin | 37 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 6/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Houston
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Internet Services | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Houston. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Houston Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Houston residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 43.5% coverage in Houston.
At a national level, based on 2404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houston
Based on data reported by Houston 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 Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,840 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston?
Of the providers in Houston, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houston where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Houston, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 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 Houston is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Houston is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Houston, available to 69.6% 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.