In Houston there are 2 internet service providers, with CenturyLink being the most popular. CenturyLink offers DSL internet service. In recent tests, CenturyLink customers had an average download speed of 110 Mbps and an average upload speed of 92 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, cable internet service is also available from Mediacom Cable.
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 | 110 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 43 ms |
| Mediacom Cable Cable | 10 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 34 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Houston offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 110 Mbps for download speeds and 92 Mbps for upload speeds over 105 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. 42% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 315 Mbps | 298 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 440 Mbps | 535 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 406 Mbps | 561 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 81 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 46 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 104 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 9, 2024 | 43 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 8, 2024 | 393 Mbps | 551 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 95 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 45 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 448 Mbps | 553 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 654 Mbps | 909 Mbps | 15 ms |
Mediacom Cable is the 2nd most popular provider in Houston offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 10 Mbps for download speeds and 13 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 recent tests.
Mediacom Cable 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. 67% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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