In Houston there are 2 internet service providers, with CenturyLink being the most popular. CenturyLink offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, CenturyLink customers had an average download speed of 19 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, DSL and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 19 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 38 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 27 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Houston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 19 Mbps for download speeds and 5 Mbps for upload speeds over 10 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Houston. 38% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 57% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Houston offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 3 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Houston. 100% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
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