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Houston, we have a problem. Although it's in the top five of the most populated cities in the US, H-Town couldn't crack the top 50 on Ookla's list of the country's fastest cities for broadband. Per the speed-testing site's first quarter 2022 reporting, Houston managed to clock in at only No. 53. By contrast, its fellow Lone Star State cities of Austin, Corpus Christi, Irving and San Antonio all placed in the top 10. Other Texas towns that placed higher on the speed chart -- to add insult to injury -- include Arlington, El Paso, Fort Worth, Garland, Lubbock and Plano. Some small consolation: Houston managed to finish three slots ahead of Dallas.
Despite the poor showing, Houston also offers several high-speed internet choices. You can get hooked up with home internet from fast fiber options including AT&T, Frontier and emasslot local provider, Tachus. You could hop online via cable connections from Optimum (formerly Suddenlink) and Spectrum. You could even join the 5G home internet movement by trying Verizon 5G Home Internet or T-Mobile Home Internet.
Whatever the options at your specific address -- including the alternatives of third-party providers like EarthLink, EIN and Ultra Home Internet -- we can help you choose. Let's dive into the best internet service providers in Houston.