Who is our top ranked provider in South Houston TX? [Updated]

Best South Houston Internet Service Providers

South Houston, TX has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in South Houston. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for South Houston is AT&T. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	98.2%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

South Houston TX Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in South Houston of 19.28 Mbps are faster than the Harris County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Texas.

South Houston Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 97.5% of the South Houston population
Fiber optic internet is available to 94.1% of South Houston residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in South Houston, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in South Houston is 180.1% faster than the Harris County average and 111.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in South Houston is 68.56 Mbps based upon 1240 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 65.3% of South Houston residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of South Houston residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks AT&T as the top provider for South Houston, Texas.

How do the internet speeds in South Houston compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the South Houston broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Canton, Celina, Little River Academy, Pecan Plantation, Santa Rosa, Sienna Plantation, Southside Place

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for South Houston, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 77260, 77502, 77504 and 77587

Who has the fastest internet service in South Houston?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in South Houston.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in South Houston - AT&T.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of South Houston, TX residents.

South Houston Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.