Best Internet Providers in North University, Austin, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North University, Austin, TX
North University has 7 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 North University.
Ranks compare North University with the 61 neighborhoods in Austin.
The Best Internet in North University, Austin, TX at a Glance
North University Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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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 North University ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North University, Austin, TX?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in North University based on 458 Texas customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North University?
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 North University, Austin
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How North University Compares to the Rest of Austin
North University's report card score is 46th of 61 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 61.
| Measure | North University | Rank among neighborhoods in Austin | Austin | Travis County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.9% | 51st of 61 | 78.8% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 15 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,478 Mbps | 29th of 61 | 4,641 Mbps | 5,605 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Lamar and West Congress (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.8 | Tied 6th of 61 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.1 | Clarksville (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.6 | Tied 55th of 61 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Lamar and River Dance at Steiner Ranch (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 56th of 61 | 27% | 30% | 15% | Downtown Austin and Zilker (48%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | Tied 1st of 61 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Tied with 13 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 25th of 61 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Crestview (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | Tied 24th of 61 | 82% | 84% | 76% | University Of Texas (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 99% | Tied 3rd of 61 | 89% | 89% | 81% | River Dance at Steiner Ranch and University Of Texas (100%) |
| Median household income | $42,527 | 58th of 61 | $115,367 | $116,257 | $93,246 | River Dance at Steiner Ranch ($221,687) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 54% | 3rd of 61 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Of Texas (90%) |
Fiber reaches 88.9% of homes in North University, against 78.8% across Austin and 84.4% across Travis County. Households in North University are smaller than the US average (1.6 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,527 (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 North University
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North University?
EarthLink Fiber in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,679 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.8% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,679 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 North University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,679 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 84.8% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,679 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 North University from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 82.6% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Google Fiber in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 77.3% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.4% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North University?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.9% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North University?
Spectrum Cable in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.2% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 68.2% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North University?
EarthLink DSL in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.2% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North University, Austin, TX
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.2% of North University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North University from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How North University Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North University that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Clarksville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and University Of Texas the fewest (15.8%); North University has 88.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North University (this page) | 4,801 | 88.9% | 7,478 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 73/100 |
| Downtown Austin | 12,889 | 90.7% | 3,095 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 74/100 |
| West University Austin | 10,953 | 92.9% | 2,420 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 34/100 |
| University Of Texas | 8,902 | 15.8% | 1,321 Mbps | 9.4 | B- | 74/100 |
| Windsor Road | 8,557 | 98.8% | 6,061 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 82/100 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 7,009 | 97.9% | 7,761 Mbps | 10 | A | 78/100 |
| Hyde Park | 6,732 | 99.2% | 7,730 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 76/100 |
| North Loop | 5,601 | 99.5% | 7,506 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 79/100 |
| Hancock | 5,597 | 97.8% | 7,911 Mbps | 11.1 | A | 76/100 |
| Central East Austin | 5,109 | 100.0% | 7,220 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 75/100 |
| Clarksville | 3,563 | 100.0% | 6,986 Mbps | 11.7 | A+ | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North University?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 North University
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North University Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from Texas internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for North University residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.2% coverage in North University.
At a national level, based on 4400 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North University Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North University, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North University Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (1) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North University
Based on data reported by North University ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in North University. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | North University Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (1) |  (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North University?
Of the providers in North University, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North University 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.
Spectrum is rated 3.05 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North University, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North University
| ISP / Tech Type | North University Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (1) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Austin, TX Customer
GFiber
September 11, 2024 AM
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 27, 2023 I am very satisfied with my internet provider. AT&T has very good customer service and really cares about us as customers. They offer us many perks and gave us a free HBO 6 month subscription and continue to provide more deals the longer we stay. AT&T has also upgraded our internet for us for free when they had a mistake on their part. Overall, the satisfaction and customer service provided by AT&T is extraordinary.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North University?
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 North University is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in North University is Spectrum.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in North University, available to 90.2% 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.