In Houston there are 2 internet service providers, with Xfinity being the most popular. Xfinity offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Xfinity customers had an average download speed of 182 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 182 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 24 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 63 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Xfinity is the most popular provider in Houston offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 182 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 39 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Houston. 38% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 72% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 238 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 26 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 67 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 23 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Houston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 2 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd 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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