Google Fiber43% available in Austin
Internet Providers in Austin, Texas
8 providers available in Travis County · speeds up to 5000 Mbps · plans from $40/mo
At the center of Austin, 8 providers show modeled coverage. Verify the providers available at your exact Austin address. How we compute availability.
AT&T Fiber43% available in Austin
Spectrum84% available in Austin
Optimum9% available in Austin
T-Mobile Home Internet79% available in Austin
AT&T Internet Air36% available in Austin
Verizon 5G Home83% available in Austin
StarlinkAvailable nationwide
Compare providers in Austin
| Provider | Connection | Speeds up to | From | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | $70/mo | 43% |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | $55/mo | 43% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 Mbps | $50/mo | 84% |
| Optimum | Cable | 940 Mbps | $40/mo | 9% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | 79% |
| AT&T Internet Air | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | 36% |
| Verizon 5G Home | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $60/mo | 83% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Nationwide |
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Internet plans and packages in Austin
We track 17 advertised plans from 8 providers in Austin, listed below with speeds, data allowances, and contract terms. Entry prices run from $40/mo with Optimum up to $120/mo for the cheapest Starlink plan. These are advertised introductory rates — many rise after the promotional period, and exact pricing can vary by address, so confirm with the provider before ordering.
| Provider | Plan | Download | Advertised price | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Google Fiber | 2 Gig | 2,000 Mbps | $100/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Google Fiber | 5 Gig | 5,000 Mbps | $125/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 300 | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 500 | 500 Mbps | $65/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $80/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Spectrum | Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $50/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Spectrum | Internet Premier 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Optimum | Optimum 300 | 300 Mbps | $40/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Optimum | Optimum 500 | 500 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Optimum | Optimum 1 Gig | 940 Mbps | $80/mo | Unlimited | None |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Rely Home Internet | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Internet Air | Internet Air | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | Not specified | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | 100 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Plus | 150 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Ultimate | 300 Mbps | $85/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Starlink | Residential | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Unlimited | None |
Coverage in Austin
FCC COVERAGE — TRAVIS COUNTY
Google Fiber43%
AT&T Fiber43%
Spectrum84%
Optimum9%
T-Mobile Home Internet79%
AT&T Internet Air36%
Verizon 5G Home83%
Share of serviceable locations in Travis County covered per FCC Broadband Data Collection filings. Satellite (available everywhere) not shown.
Internet options in Austin, Texas
Austin residents in Travis County can choose from 8 internet providers. The area is served by Satellite, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and Fiber, with download speeds ranging from 100 to 5000 Mbps. As one of the larger cities in Texas, Austin benefits from robust cable infrastructure and active fiber expansion from multiple internet providers. Plan pricing in Austin starts at $40/month, with the fastest available plan reaching 5000 Mbps. Whether you work from home, stream video, or just need reliable connectivity for day-to-day use, understanding what each technology delivers — and where it's available in Travis County — helps you choose the right plan.
Choosing the right internet in Austin
Fiber internet is available in parts of Austin — if your address qualifies, it's the strongest option on the market. AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber offer symmetrical speeds up to 5000 Mbps with no data caps, meaning your upload speed matches your download speed. That symmetry matters for Austin households doing video calls, remote work, and uploading large files. Check address-level availability before assuming fiber has reached your block in Travis County.
Fixed-wireless internet from Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet reach homes in Austin that lack access to fiber or cable. Rather than requiring buried cable infrastructure, Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet transmit radio signals from towers near Austin directly to a receiver mounted on your home. Typical plans run from 100 to 415 Mbps down — sufficient for HD streaming, video conferencing, and remote work. Line of sight to a tower is required, so coverage depends on your exact address and local terrain in Travis County.
Cable internet in Austin comes from 2 companies — Optimum and Spectrum — with top download tiers reaching 1,000 Mbps. Cable footprints don't always overlap, so which of them can wire your home depends on your street — check your exact address rather than assuming every cable company reaches every part of Travis County. Across all of them, upload speeds run far below download speeds, which is fine for streaming but can pinch during large uploads or back-to-back video calls.
Starlink satellite internet is available at any address in Austin, making it a reliable last-resort option for homes where terrestrial providers haven't reached. At $120/month with no long-term contract, it costs more than most wired services — but for locations in Travis County where fixed wireless and cable aren't an option, the performance improvement over legacy satellite is significant. Expect typical download speeds around 150 Mbps and meaningfully lower latency than older geostationary satellite systems serving Travis County.
Frequently asked questions
- What internet providers are available in Austin, Texas?
- Austin has 8 internet providers: Starlink, Optimum, Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Internet Air, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, Google Fiber. Technology types available include Satellite, Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber. Coverage varies by address — check your specific street address above to see which providers serve your home in Travis County.
- What is the fastest internet speed available in Austin?
- The fastest plan in Austin offers 5000 Mbps download from Google Fiber on their 5 Gig plan at $125/month. Top advertised plan speeds in Austin cluster around 950 Mbps.
- How much does internet cost in Austin, Texas?
- Internet in Austin starts at $40/month for 300 Mbps from Optimum. Optimum offers this plan with no long-term contract. Prices across all providers range from $40 to $125/month depending on speed and technology type.
- Which cable internet providers serve Austin?
- 2 cable providers serve Austin: Optimum (FCC filings show coverage at about 9% of Travis County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $40/mo, up to 940 Mbps) and Spectrum (FCC filings show coverage at about 84% of Travis County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $50/mo, up to 1,000 Mbps). Cable service is wired street by street, so enter your address above to see which cable company can connect your home.
- Is fiber internet available in Austin?
- Yes, fiber internet is available in parts of Austin through AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber. Fiber coverage is address-specific — not every block in Travis County has completed fiber buildout. Use the address checker above to confirm availability at your home.
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Data last reviewed: September 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions