Best Internet Providers in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Lake Houston has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lake Houston.
Ranks compare Lake Houston with the 63 neighborhoods in Houston.
The Best Internet in Lake Houston, Houston, TX at a Glance
Lake Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Astound Broadband
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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.
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 Lake Houston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake Houston, Houston, TX?
Tachus is the best internet provider in Lake Houston based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Tachus had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lake Houston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Tachus is an option for 35.88% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake 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 Lake Houston, Houston
- Tachus - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Lake Houston Compares to the Rest of Houston
Lake Houston's report card score is tied 10th of 63 and its connectivity index is tied 4th of 63.
| Measure | Lake Houston | Rank among neighborhoods in Houston | Houston | Harris County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | 13th of 63 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 71.5% | Copperfield and Harvest Bend (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,108 Mbps | 4th of 63 | 5,339 Mbps | 5,068 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Harvest Bend (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 33rd 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 | 3.0 | Tied 16th of 63 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Milroy Farms (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 22nd of 63 | 14% | 13% | 15% | Rice Military and Washington Avenue-Memorial Park (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 10th of 63 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Addicks-Park ten and Copperfield and 7 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 14th of 63 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Milroy Farms (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | 25th of 63 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Rice Military and West University (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 6th of 63 | 82% | 79% | 81% | Fourth Ward and Rice and 1 more (96%) |
| Median household income | $114,086 | 11th of 63 | $98,592 | $89,596 | $93,246 | West University ($186,643) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 9th of 63 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rice (32%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Lake Houston, against 90.0% across Houston and 90.3% across Harris County. Households in Lake Houston are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,086 (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 Lake Houston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake Houston?
EarthLink Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,817 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 55.4% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,817 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 Lake Houston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,817 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 55.4% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,817 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 Lake Houston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Tachus Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Tachus offers Fiber service to 35.9% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Tachus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 21.9% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake Houston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake Houston?
XFINITY Cable in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,933 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.8% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,933 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 232 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lake Houston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 40.8% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 17.5% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake Houston?
EarthLink DSL in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 28.8% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake Houston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 28.8% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lake Houston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Lake Houston, Houston, TX
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
108 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 8.9% of Lake Houston homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 108 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake Houston from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Lake Houston Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Lake Houston that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Riverwalk (Porter) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Riviera East the fewest (71.4%); Lake Houston has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Houston (this page) | 3,080 | 96.8% | 6,108 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 84/100 |
| Far Northeast (Humble) | 79,189 | 91.1% | 6,945 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 85/100 |
| Far Northeast-Houston | 18,159 | 90.0% | 4,714 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| East Little York-Homestead | 13,296 | 91.1% | 4,693 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 45/100 |
| East Houston | 10,127 | 90.4% | 4,638 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Old River Terrace (Channelview) | 7,279 | 96.6% | 4,662 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 42/100 |
| Riviera East | 5,469 | 71.4% | 4,154 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Houston Farms | 5,404 | 93.0% | 4,862 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 81/100 |
| Far Northeast-Huffman (Huffman) | 4,749 | 98.7% | 7,724 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 68/100 |
| Riverwalk (Porter) | 3,497 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 69/100 |
| Hunterwood | 3,356 | 92.3% | 4,203 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake Houston?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Tachus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake Houston
| Tachus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lake Houston Internet Providers
Based on 435 reviews from Texas internet customers, Tachus is the best internet service provider for Lake Houston residents. Tachus was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Lake Houston.
At a national level, based on 5266 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Tachus is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake Houston, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Houston Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachus |  (0) |  (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Houston
Based on data reported by Lake Houston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Tachus. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lake Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Tachus. This indicates Tachus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Houston Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachus | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Houston?
Of the providers in Lake Houston, customers rate Tachus the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake Houston 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.
Tachus is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.97 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lake Houston, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Houston Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachus | (0) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | 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 Lake 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 Lake Houston is Tachus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Tachus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tachus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lake Houston is Tachus.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lake Houston, available to 97.1% 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.