Best Internet Providers in Houston, MN
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houston, MN
Houston has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Houston.
Ranks compare Houston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houston, MN at a Glance
Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
AcenTek
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Houston based on Minnesota 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 Houston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.50% 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
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Spring Grove Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - dsl coverage map
- HBC Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Houston Compares to Places Its Size
Houston's report card score is in the bottom 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Houston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Houston County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.1% | top 21% | 68.9% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 990 Mbps | bottom 25% | 922 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 17% | 4.4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 14% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 77% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,339 | top 45% | $82,010 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.1% of homes in Houston, against 68.9% across Houston County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Houston are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,339 (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?
AcenTek Fiber in Houston, MN
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 97.9% of Houston homes. Across the city, AcenTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Houston, MN
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Houston homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spring Grove Communications Fiber in Houston, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spring Grove Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Houston homes. Across the city, Spring Grove Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% 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 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Houston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% 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, MN
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% 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
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Houston, MN
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Houston homes. Across the city, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
Mediacom Cable in Houston, MN
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 61.1% of Houston homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houston?
AcenTek DSL in Houston, MN
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AcenTek offers DSL service to 5.4% of Houston homes. Across the city, AcenTek DSL has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Houston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Houston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. 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 |
|---|
ZIP codes in Houston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55943 | 3,073 | 98.6% | 1,061 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 69/100 |
How Houston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houston that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rushford Village has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Caledonia the fewest (8.7%); Houston has 98.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (this page) | 1,826 | 98.1% | 990 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Caledonia | 3,844 | 8.7% | 871 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Rushford | 1,670 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Hokah | 1,550 | 27.4% | 761 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Rushford Village | 1,229 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Money Creek | 455 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| New Hartford | 382 | 96.9% | 2,449 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 62/100 |
| Sheldon | 308 | 67.9% | 775 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 58/100 |
| Ridgeway | 251 | 100.0% | 2,004 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Yucatan | 178 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 67/100 |
| South Rushford | 169 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Spring Grove Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HBC Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houston Internet Providers
Based on 17 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Houston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AcenTek wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Houston.
At a national level, based on 2319 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 Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houston, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (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 Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houston?
Of the providers in Houston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Minnesota 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 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AcenTek is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Houston, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | Houston Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Grove Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Houston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AcenTek has the broadest coverage in Houston, available to 99.1% 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.