5 Best Internet Providers in Southeast, Houston, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Southeast, Houston, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southeast, Houston, TX?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Southeast based on Houston customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Southeast, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 74.28% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Southeast, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Southeast

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Southeast Internet Providers

Based on 305 reviews from Houston internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Southeast residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Houston, with 3.86 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in Southeast.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southeast?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Southeast

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southeast

Based on data reported by Southeast ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Southeast. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,849 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Southeast?

Houston customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Southeast customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Southeast, Houston, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Southeast

Southeast Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Southeast below, including the metrics used and how Southeast compares to the rest of Houston and nation.

Southeast ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Southeast	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Southeast that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	80.23%	86.76%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,198 Mbps	4,795 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Southeast.	7.7	7.7	6.8

 

Southeast Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Southeast	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	2.9	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	67%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	69%	77%	76%

Southeast ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Southeast is B+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Southeast is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Southeast have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Southeast ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

86% of Southeast households have an internet connection despite having 96.84% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Southeast residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Southeast?

How Much Speed does a Southeast Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Southeast is 2.8, which is smaller than the Houston average of 2.9 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Southeast's average household income is $58,435 which is much lower than the Houston average of $96,750 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Southeast also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Houston average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Houston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Southeast has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Southeast households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southeast?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Southeast?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Southeast?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Southeast?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Southeast?

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 Southeast is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Southeast is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Southeast, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Southeast compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Southeast stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Southeast's B+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.