Providers we compare in Austin
These providers serve parts of Austin and the surrounding area. Availability can change from one street to the next.
Spectrum is the main cable provider in Austin and serves most of the city and many suburbs, including parts of Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park and Georgetown. Spectrum details
AT&T Fiber serves many Austin neighborhoods and suburbs. Where fiber hasn’t arrived, AT&T may offer Internet Air (5G home internet) instead. AT&T details
Astound (formerly Grande Communications, founded in nearby San Marcos) serves parts of Austin and Central Texas. Astound plans to combine with GFiber; the deal is expected to close by the end of 2026. Astound details
Sells internet over partner fiber and 5G networks at many Austin addresses, with its own plans and customer service. EarthLink details
Satellite internet for rural parts of the Hill Country and outer Travis, Hays, Bastrop and Williamson counties where wired service doesn’t reach. Starlink details
Internet in Austin at a glance
Most Austin homes can get Spectrum cable, and many can also choose AT&T Fiber. GFiber (Google Fiber) has served parts of Austin since 2014, so some neighborhoods have two fiber options. On top of that, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G home internet are available at many addresses, and fixed wireless and satellite companies serve the rural edges of the metro. That’s more competition than most cities have, which is good news when you compare offers.
GFiber and Astound are combining
GFiber, Google’s fiber internet company, announced in March 2026 that it will combine with Astound Broadband, the company that bought Austin-area provider Grande Communications. The combined company is expected to be majority-owned by investment firm Stonepeak, with Google keeping a minority stake, and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2026. If you have GFiber or Astound today, your service keeps working. GFiber has also been expanding into fast-growing towns south of Austin, such as Kyle, so newer neighborhoods may see it arrive. Check your exact address.
Central Austin vs. the suburbs
Central Austin (Downtown, East Austin, South Congress, Mueller, Hyde Park, the Domain area) has many apartment buildings that are pre-wired for one or two providers, and some include internet in the rent. Ask the leasing office which providers are wired in, and whether fiber runs to your unit.
Suburbs like Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Kyle, Buda and Lakeway are growing fast. New subdivisions often have fiber built in, but some sign agreements with a single provider, and service can lag behind move-in dates. If you’re comparing homes across the metro, check internet for each address before you choose.
Working from home in Austin
Austin has a large tech workforce, and many people work from home at least part of the week. If that’s you, look closely at upload speed. Fiber plans usually offer uploads that match downloads, which helps with video calls and large files. Cable plans have much lower uploads. Read our how much internet speed do I need guide to size your plan, or our fiber vs cable guide to compare the two.
Plan for power outages
Central Texas has seen long power outages, from the February 2021 winter storm to ice storms and summer thunderstorms. Your router stops when the power does. A battery backup (UPS) for your modem and router, a phone plan with hotspot data, and a second connection such as 5G home internet can keep you online if you depend on the internet for work.
Moving to Austin?
Installation dates near the first and last days of the month fill up fast, especially during the summer and around the University of Texas move-in season. Book 2–4 weeks before you move. Our moving internet checklist covers the full timeline. You can also see providers across the state on our Texas internet providers page, or compare Dallas and Houston if you’re weighing cities.
