Home internet in Texas
In Texas, 75.3% of households have cable, fiber or DSL, 12.6% get by on a phone plan alone and 7.4% have no internet subscription. Here is what that means when you order, and which Texas ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 92.6% of Texas households have an internet subscription; 7.4% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 75.3% of households, 1 point below the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 560 ZIP codes in Texas, including Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.
Internet in Texas by the numbers
| Households, 2023 | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 92.6% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 12.6% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 3.1% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Texas: 11,260,645 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
The connection types common in Texas
Wired service covers a solid majority of homes in Texas, at 75.3% of households, 1 point below the national figure of 76.3%. Expect cable in most towns, fiber on a growing share of streets, and DSL where nothing newer has arrived yet.
12.6% of households get online only through a cellular data plan, 0.7 points above the national figure of 11.9%. If that is you and the phone signal at home is decent, 5G home internet or fixed wireless is worth pricing against a wired plan.
Satellite is a real part of the picture here. 8.2% of households in Texas have a satellite subscription, 1.6 points above the national figure of 6.6%. If your address is outside town, read the rural internet guide before you order: newer low-orbit satellite and fixed wireless services often beat the older options on delay and data limits.
About 7.4% of homes in Texas have no internet subscription, about the same as the national figure. If price is the barrier, start with the low-income help guide, then the lower your bill guide for the plan you do order.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Texas ZIP codes on our call list
Our call line covers 560 ZIP codes in Texas, including addresses in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Corpus Christi and Amarillo. Enter your ZIP below: if it is on the list, the call button stays live and the agent checks the lines on your street; if it is not, the guides on this site still tell you what to ask any provider.
560 ZIP codes in Texas are on the call list.
Four steps to a working line in Texas
- Check the address, not the ZIP alone. Availability is decided street by street, so give the agent the full address.
- Compare the types first, prices second: a fiber line at the same price as cable is the better buy because of upload speed and steadier evening speeds.
- Read the broadband label. Every plan now comes with one; the label guide shows what to look for.
- Line up the install date with your move-in date if you are moving. The moving checklist has the timing.
Common questions
How many homes in Texas have no internet?
7.4% of Texas households had no internet subscription in 2023, against 7.8% nationally, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. A further 12.6% get online only through a cellular data plan.
What is the fastest home internet in Texas?
Fiber, where it has been built. It is the only type with upload as fast as download. 75.3% of Texas households have some wired line, but fiber reaches only part of them, so check the exact address. Cable is the usual alternative in towns; 5G home and fixed wireless cover many places the cables do not.
Does the call line cover all of Texas?
No. It covers 560 ZIP codes in Texas. Enter your ZIP on this page: if it is covered the call button stays on, and if not the button switches off and the guides still apply. Coverage changes over time, so check again in a few months if your ZIP is not listed today.
Is satellite internet common in Texas?
8.2% of Texas households have a satellite subscription, 1.6 points above the national figure of 6.6%. It is mainly used where no wired line reaches. Newer low-orbit satellite services have far lower delay than the old geostationary ones, but check the data limits before you order.