7 Best Internet Providers in Sugarland, Houston, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sugarland, 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 Sugarland, Houston, TX?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Sugarland based on Houston customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sugarland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 99.93% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sugarland

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

Based on 312 reviews from Houston internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Sugarland residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.68 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Houston, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Sugarland.

At a national level, based on 4226 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ezee Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sugarland?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, Ezee 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 Sugarland

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ezee Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sugarland

Based on data reported by Sugarland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Ezee Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sugarland. 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 in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sugarland?

Houston customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 4.22 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sugarland customers with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sugarland

Sugarland 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 Sugarland below, including the metrics used and how Sugarland compares to the rest of Houston and nation.

Sugarland ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Sugarland	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sugarland that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	82.16%	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.	4,463 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 Sugarland.	7.5	7.7	6.8

 

Sugarland Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sugarland	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.	3.0	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.	7%	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.	96%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	67%	77%	76%

Sugarland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sugarland is B+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sugarland is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sugarland have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sugarland 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.

89% of Sugarland households have an internet connection despite having 99.95% 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, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Sugarland 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 Sugarland?

How Much Speed does a Sugarland Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sugarland is 3.0, which is larger than the Houston average of 2.9 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Sugarland's average household income is $52,340 which is much lower than the Houston average of $96,750 and much 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.

Sugarland also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Houston average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Sugarland has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sugarland households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sugarland?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sugarland?

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 Sugarland is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ezee 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 Sugarland is XFINITY.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sugarland, 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 Sugarland compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sugarland 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 Sugarland's B+ ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.