Best Internet Providers in River Oaks, Houston, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in River Oaks, Houston, TX
River Oaks has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 River Oaks.
Ranks compare River Oaks with the 63 neighborhoods in Houston.
The Best Internet in River Oaks, Houston, TX at a Glance
River Oaks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
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 River Oaks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in River Oaks, Houston, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in River Oaks based on 350 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 River Oaks?
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 River Oaks, Houston
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
How River Oaks Compares to the Rest of Houston
River Oaks's report card score is tied 19th of 63 and its connectivity index is tied 17th of 63.
| Measure | River Oaks | Rank among neighborhoods in Houston | Houston | Harris County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.2% | 23rd of 63 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 71.5% | Copperfield and Harvest Bend (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,413 Mbps | 43rd of 63 | 5,339 Mbps | 5,068 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Harvest Bend (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | Tied 9th 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 | 1.8 | Tied 56th of 63 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Milroy Farms (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | 3rd 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 | 98% | Tied 3rd of 63 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Milroy Farms (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 3rd of 63 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Rice Military and West University (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 4th of 63 | 82% | 79% | 81% | Fourth Ward and Rice and 1 more (96%) |
| Median household income | $128,450 | 7th of 63 | $98,592 | $89,596 | $93,246 | West University ($186,643) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 50th of 63 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rice (32%) |
Fiber reaches 92.2% of homes in River Oaks, against 90.0% across Houston and 90.3% across Harris County. Households in River Oaks are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $128,450 (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 River Oaks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in River Oaks?
EarthLink Fiber in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,509 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 91.9% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,509 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 River Oaks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,509 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 91.9% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,509 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 River Oaks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,555 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 18.9% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,555 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 2,000, with an average of 514 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in River Oaks from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.8% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in River Oaks?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
915 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 915 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in River Oaks?
XFINITY Cable in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,960 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,960 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 2,000, with an average of 282 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in River Oaks from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in River Oaks?
EarthLink DSL in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.2% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in River Oaks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.2% of River Oaks homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in River Oaks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How River Oaks Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to River Oaks that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Greater Heights has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Midtown the fewest (59.8%); River Oaks has 92.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks (this page) | 37,312 | 92.2% | 4,413 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 76/100 |
| Galleria-Uptown | 75,910 | 70.0% | 3,674 Mbps | 8 | B | 59/100 |
| Greater Heights | 68,027 | 98.5% | 4,921 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 76/100 |
| Medical | 45,174 | 64.2% | 3,703 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 64/100 |
| West University | 36,208 | 93.8% | 4,733 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 85/100 |
| Montrose | 30,082 | 92.5% | 4,577 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 75/100 |
| Rice Military | 24,914 | 96.0% | 4,760 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 78/100 |
| Rice | 18,604 | 77.8% | 3,696 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Midtown | 13,550 | 59.8% | 3,251 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 74/100 |
| Fourth Ward | 8,010 | 78.7% | 4,401 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | 4,641 | 86.0% | 4,483 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in River Oaks?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 River Oaks
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for River Oaks Internet Providers
Based on 350 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for River Oaks residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in River Oaks.
At a national level, based on 4725 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 River Oaks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in River Oaks, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | River Oaks Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | 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 River Oaks
Based on data reported by River Oaks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in River Oaks. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,159 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | River Oaks Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in River Oaks?
Of the providers in River Oaks, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in River Oaks 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in River Oaks, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in River Oaks
| ISP / Tech Type | River Oaks Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Houston, TX Customer
XFINITY Fiber
September 15, 2025 A Houston, TX Customer
AT&T DSL
February 08, 2023 Customer service has been the worst part of dealing with AT&T. When outages have occurred, fixes have been slow and the appointment making process is unreliable.
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 River Oaks?
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 River Oaks is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 River Oaks is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in River Oaks, available to 99.8% 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.