Best Internet Providers in South Houston, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Houston, TX
South Houston has 5 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South Houston.
Ranks compare South Houston with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Houston, TX at a Glance
South Houston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 South Houston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Houston, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Houston based on Texas 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 South Houston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.91% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South 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 South Houston
How South Houston Compares to Places Its Size
South Houston's report card score is in the top 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 28%.
| Measure | South Houston | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Harris County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | top 14% | 90.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,854 Mbps | top 22% | 5,068 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | top 40% | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 4% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 4% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 16% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | bottom 21% | 76% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 8% | 79% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $58,221 | bottom 13% | $89,596 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 6% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in South Houston, against 90.3% across Harris County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in South Houston are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,221 (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 South Houston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Houston?
EarthLink Fiber in South Houston, TX
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,838 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.8% of South Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,838 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 South Houston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Houston, TX
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,838 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 98.8% of South Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,838 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 South Houston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Houston?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Houston, TX
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
201 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of South Houston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 201 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Houston, TX
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of South Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Houston, TX
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of South Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Houston, TX
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of South 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 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Houston?
XFINITY Cable in South Houston, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of South Houston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Houston?
EarthLink DSL in South Houston, TX
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.1% of South Houston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Houston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Houston, TX
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.1% of South Houston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Houston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Houston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Houston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Houston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in South Houston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77587 | 16,463 | 98.9% | 4,857 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 52/100 |
How South Houston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Houston that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Jacinto City has the most homes with fiber (97.7%) and Webster the fewest (73.3%); South Houston has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Houston (this page) | 16,153 | 98.8% | 4,854 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 52/100 |
| Pasadena | 152,876 | 91.0% | 4,663 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 65/100 |
| Pearland | 146,468 | 96.0% | 5,923 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
| Friendswood | 55,513 | 94.6% | 5,395 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 90/100 |
| La Porte | 35,158 | 85.4% | 4,514 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Deer Park | 34,537 | 93.1% | 4,674 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| Cloverleaf | 30,384 | 91.0% | 4,731 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Webster | 29,429 | 73.3% | 4,539 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Galena Park | 11,011 | 86.7% | 4,491 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Jacinto City | 10,094 | 97.7% | 4,913 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 63/100 |
| Brookside Village | 1,548 | 73.4% | 3,275 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Houston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 South Houston
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Houston Internet Providers
Based on 336 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Houston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 87.7% coverage in South Houston.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 South Houston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Houston, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Houston Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Houston
Based on data reported by South Houston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South Houston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,802 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Houston Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Houston?
Of the providers in South Houston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in South Houston, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Houston
| ISP / Tech Type | South Houston Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 South 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 South Houston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South Houston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South Houston, available to 99.6% 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.