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Internet Providers in Austin, TX

Over 12,639 people in Austin found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

96.16% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

95.26% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#4

AT&T

96.16% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Brightspeed

42.86% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#6

Viasat

5.2% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

Frontier

10% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

Fastest Available

User Review:

(2641)

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For new residential Frontier Internet customers. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to NY, PA and select customers. Max speeds if indicated, and optimal performance, are wired. Service capabilities subject to location. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds or performance vary. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Expert installation ($85) and other applicable charges, additional services and taxes are extra & subject to change during & after the promo period. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device also applies if equipment is not returned. Service subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#8

HughesNet

6.62% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#9

Optimum

0.69% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2649)

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You get access to over 1 million hotspots in public places throughout the country.

Television Only Providers in Austin, TX

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Austin

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Austin, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Austin, you will see speed tiers from 3 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39-$99/mo range.

Spectrum is a solid choice in Austin, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Austin and can support most households with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $40/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers 5G home internet plans starting at $29.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 3 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Austin.

What is the fastest internet provider in Austin?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Austin, TX, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 96.16% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps96.16%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps95.26%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps96.16%
OptimumFiber / Cable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.69%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL940 Mbps940 Mbps42.86%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps5.20%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps6.62%
FrontierDSL / PhoneFastest AvailableFastest Available10.00%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Austin?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Austin starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 940 Mbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Optimum$40.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
Frontier$49.99Fastest AvailableNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Austin?

Austin has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

24.12%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

96.34%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 95.26%, Optimum covers 0.69%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

89.04%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

85.63%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Austin residents.

Austin, TX - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Austin, TX has a total of 25 internet providers including  15 Fiber providers, 8 Cable providers, 10 DSL providers, 8 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Austin, TX by Coverage Area

All 25 internet providers serving Austin by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 13 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber96.16%
2.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television96.16%
3.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone95.26%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless90.16%
5.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
6.Ranch Wireless25 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless82.64%
7.Brightspeed940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber / DSL42.86%
8.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless31.59%
9.Grande Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Television21.02%
10.Google Fiber1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber11.76%
11.Frontier~~DSL / Phone10.00%
12.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone6.62%
13.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone5.20%
14.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL2.74%
15.Optimum1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable / Television / Phone0.69%
16.AMA TechTel100 Mbps25 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.35%
17.Lake Livingston Telephone Company5 Mbps~Fiber / DSL0.06%
18.Spiral Communications10 Mbps3 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.05%
19.En-Touch Systems1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable0.04%
20.Reach Broadband3 Mbps1 MbpsCable / Fixed Wireless~
21.LivCom25 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL~
22.Usfon100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber~
23.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
24.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
25.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Austin?

Yes. Austin residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Optimum Advantage Internet

$15/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Optimum Advantage Internet includes free installation and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Austin

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Austin, TX, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 25 internet providers in Austin, TX. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Austin, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Austin. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Austin residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Optimum Advantage Internet can offer $15/mo for 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Austin, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Austin. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Austin is 140 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Austin, TX.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Spectrum, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Brightspeed offer internet in Austin, TX.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Brightspeed: Offers speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $39.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Austin

Austin Public Library
800 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-7400
Austin Public Library - Austin History Center
810 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-7480
Austin Public Library - Carver Branch
1161 Angelina St., 78702
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 974-1010
Austin Public Library - Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 974-7372
Austin Public Library - Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-7400
Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch At Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd.
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 974-9900
Austin Public Library - Howson Branch
2500 Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 974-8800
Austin Public Library - Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg Ln.
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 974-9860
Austin Public Library - Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd.
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 974-8700
Austin Public Library - Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr.
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 974-9880
Austin Public Library - North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave.
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 974-9960
Austin Public Library - Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 974-9920
Austin Public Library - Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr.
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 974-8860
Austin Public Library - Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 974-3940
Austin Public Library - Recycled Reads Bookstore
5335 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 323-5123
Austin Public Library - Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 974-7500
Austin Public Library - Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 462-1452
Austin Public Library - Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 974-3800
Austin Public Library - St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 974-7570
Austin Public Library - Terrazas Branch
1105 East Csar Chvez St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 974-3625
Austin Public Library - Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St.
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 974-9980
Austin Public Library - University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 974-9940
Austin Public Library - Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 974-9840
Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr.
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 974-8820
Bee Cave Public Library
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 767-6620
Central Texas Library System, Inc
1005 West 41st Street
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 583-0704
Lake Travis Community Library
2300 Lohmans Spur Ste 100
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 263-2885
Wells Branch Community Library
15001 Wells Port Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-3188
Westbank Community Library
1309 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-3045

How We Research Internet Providers

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