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Houston ZIP 77031

77031 Internet Providers

Broadband in 77031 is a competitive southwest Houston market built around two major wired technologies: AT&T Fiber and Xfinity cable. ZIP-level records also show extensive fixed-wireless availability from T-Mobile and Verizon. The result is a market where many properties have several possible connection types, but the exact combination still depends on the street, property and network serving the address.

● ZIP-level research identifies the local provider market. It does not establish that every home, apartment, duplex or subdivision can order every provider listed on this page.

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Location
Houston, Texas · 77031
Main technologies
Fiber · Cable · 5G · Satellite
Local evidence
Provider + FCC-derived records
Research standard
Address verification required

What the 77031 broadband evidence shows

77031 has a different broadband profile from many Houston ZIP codes: AT&T Fiber is reported across a substantial portion of the ZIP while Xfinity cable reaches most locations. Fixed wireless is also unusually broad, giving many properties an additional category to compare.

Fiber

AT&T Fiber is a major 77031 network

The latest publicly available ZIP-level dataset reviewed reports AT&T Fiber at approximately 66.82% of 77031 locations, with the reported fiber tier reaching 5 Gbps. AT&T's current Houston-area service information also specifically associates 77031 with fiber up to 5 GIG.

Cable

Xfinity reaches most of the ZIP

ZIP-level records report approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability in 77031. The same dataset reports maximum advertised download speeds up to 2 Gbps, although upload capacity and exact tiers vary by location.

77031 provider comparison

The table separates provider evidence from live ordering availability. The ZIP-specific coverage figures below come from a publicly available FCC-derived dataset using December 2024 data; more recent 2026 Houston data confirms the broader AT&T fiber, Xfinity cable and fixed-wireless market but does not replace an address-level check.

Provider Technology 77031 evidence Advertised maximum Verify
AT&T Fiber
Major ZIP footprint 		Fiber ZIP-level records report approximately 66.82% fiber availability for AT&T. AT&T's current Houston service-area information also associates 77031 with fiber service. Up to 5 Gbps where available
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Xfinity
Major ZIP footprint 		Cable Current publicly available ZIP-specific records report approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability in 77031. Up to 2 Gbps in applicable locations
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Very broad wireless footprint 		5G fixed wireless ZIP-level records report approximately 99.56% T-Mobile Home Internet fixed-wireless availability in 77031. Plan and location dependent
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Verizon 5G Home Internet
Broad wireless footprint 		Fixed wireless ZIP-level records report approximately 83.95% Verizon fixed-wireless availability in 77031. Plan and location dependent
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AT&T Internet Air
Secondary AT&T network 		Fixed wireless ZIP-level records identify a separate AT&T fixed-wireless footprint in portions of 77031. This is distinct from AT&T Fiber and should not be combined with the fiber coverage figure. Up to 100 Mbps in reported ZIP-level records Address and network eligibility
EarthLink
Uses underlying networks 		Fiber / DSL / fixed wireless ZIP-level records list EarthLink over fiber, DSL and fixed wireless. The fiber footprint closely tracks the AT&T fiber network in the dataset, so EarthLink should not be treated as a separate physical fiber network without property-level confirmation. Up to 5 Gbps on reported fiber footprint Exact technology and address
Satellite providers
Geographic alternative 		Satellite Satellite service remains geographically available independently of the local cable and fiber plant. Provider and plan dependent Equipment, sky view, latency and plan terms
ZIP-level interpretation: 77031 is primarily a wired broadband market with a substantial AT&T fiber footprint and very broad Xfinity cable availability. Fixed wireless adds another layer of competition. The ZIP-level percentages are research estimates, not live address-level ordering results.

Internet providers serving the 77031 market

The provider descriptions below focus on networks with ZIP-specific evidence and distinguish physical network types from providers that may deliver service over another company's infrastructure.

AT&T Fiber

Fiber 77031 service area Up to 5 Gbps

AT&T Fiber is one of the most significant broadband findings for 77031. AT&T's current Houston-area service information specifically lists 77031 with Meadows Place and Stafford service-area information and identifies fiber service up to 5 GIG. ZIP-level FCC-derived data also report fiber across roughly two-thirds of the ZIP.

  • AT&T is not simply a legacy DSL provider in 77031; fiber is a major reported technology.
  • The latest ZIP-specific dataset reports approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber availability.
  • Reported fiber speeds reach up to 5 Gbps where the higher tier is available.
  • AT&T's address checker determines whether the specific property has fiber.
Local evidence: AT&T's current Houston-area service information associates 77031 with fiber up to 5 GIG. A ZIP-level FCC-derived dataset also reports approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber availability.

Xfinity

Cable Approximately 98% ZIP coverage Up to 2 Gbps reported

Xfinity is the broadest major wired network identified in the ZIP-specific data reviewed for 77031. The dataset reports approximately 98.37% cable availability, with nearly all covered locations in the dataset reporting maximum download speeds up to 2 Gbps.

  • Xfinity cable is reported across almost the entire ZIP.
  • The reported maximum download speed reaches 2 Gbps in applicable locations.
  • Upload capacity is materially different from the download number and should be checked separately.
  • Xfinity has a local store location at 11803 Wilcrest Drive in 77031, confirming a direct local company presence.
Local evidence: ZIP-level records report approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability in 77031. Xfinity's current Houston store directory also lists a location at 11803 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77031.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

5G fixed wireless Very broad ZIP footprint Capacity-dependent

T-Mobile is significant in 77031 because its fixed-wireless footprint is reported across almost the entire ZIP. The ZIP-specific dataset reviewed reports approximately 99.56% availability. That does not mean every property can order the service at the same time because T-Mobile Home Internet eligibility can depend on network capacity and the exact service address.

  • Fixed wireless is a major part of the 77031 broadband comparison.
  • The reported ZIP footprint is broader than the AT&T fiber footprint.
  • Wireless service should be evaluated separately from mobile-phone coverage.
  • Address-level eligibility remains the final test.
Local evidence: The latest publicly available ZIP-specific dataset reviewed reports T-Mobile Home Internet fixed-wireless coverage at approximately 99.56% of 77031 locations.

Verizon 5G Home Internet

Fixed wireless Broad ZIP footprint Address dependent

Verizon is another meaningful fixed-wireless competitor in 77031. ZIP-specific records report approximately 83.95% Verizon fixed-wireless availability. The dataset reports maximum download speeds of up to 300 Mbps across most of the covered ZIP, although Verizon's current product lineup and eligibility can change independently of the older ZIP-level dataset.

  • Verizon's reported footprint is large enough to make it a relevant alternative to wired service.
  • Wireless eligibility is not equivalent to general 5G mobile coverage.
  • Signal conditions, network capacity and the location of the home can affect the result.
  • Verizon's current address checker should be used for live plan information.
Local evidence: ZIP-level broadband records report approximately 83.95% Verizon fixed-wireless availability in 77031. Current Verizon information confirms that 5G Home Internet availability and speeds are determined by location.

AT&T Internet Air

Fixed wireless Different from fiber Address dependent

AT&T has a second residential access technology relevant to the Houston market: Internet Air. This is a fixed-wireless service and should not be counted as part of the AT&T Fiber footprint. The ZIP-specific dataset reviewed reports AT&T fixed-wireless service in approximately 41.73% of 77031.

  • Internet Air uses a wireless connection rather than a fiber line to the home.
  • The reported ZIP footprint is smaller than AT&T's fiber footprint.
  • Properties without AT&T Fiber may have a separate wireless option.
  • AT&T's live address checker should determine the current technology offered.
Evidence standard: AT&T fixed wireless is listed separately from AT&T Fiber because the two technologies have different coverage, performance and network characteristics.

EarthLink

Multiple underlying networks Fiber / DSL / wireless Verify technology

EarthLink appears in the ZIP-specific broadband records over multiple technologies, including fiber, DSL and fixed wireless. Its reported fiber availability closely matches AT&T's fiber footprint in the same dataset. That makes EarthLink relevant to a plan comparison, but it should not automatically be described as a separate physical fiber network from AT&T.

  • EarthLink is reported over fiber in much of 77031.
  • The same dataset reports EarthLink DSL and fixed-wireless service.
  • Technology should be confirmed before comparing EarthLink with a facilities-based network.
  • Plan performance depends on the underlying connection available at the address.
Evidence standard: EarthLink is included because ZIP-specific broadband records identify multiple EarthLink technologies in 77031. The page does not treat EarthLink as proof of a separate physical fiber build.

Satellite providers

Satellite Geographically broad Different network model

Satellite broadband remains geographically relevant throughout 77031, although it is not the primary technology to investigate where AT&T Fiber or Xfinity cable is available. Satellite uses a different network model and can remain an option when terrestrial service is unavailable or unsuitable.

  • Satellite does not depend on the local fiber or cable plant.
  • Latency differs materially from fiber and cable connections.
  • Equipment and unobstructed sky visibility can matter.
  • Current plan availability and pricing should be checked directly with the provider.
Evidence standard: Satellite is included as a geographically broad technology category, not as evidence that satellite is the preferred connection for a typical 77031 address.

77031 internet speed guide

The ZIP's wired network mix creates a substantial difference between fiber and cable performance. Fixed wireless adds another option, but its capacity and speed characteristics are different from a dedicated fiber or cable connection.

100–300

Mbps

Suitable for ordinary browsing, video calls, streaming and moderate household use when the connection is stable.

500 Mbps

Mbps

Useful for households with several simultaneous users, multiple streaming devices and larger downloads.

1–2 Gbps

High-capacity plans

Relevant to larger households and heavy download use where AT&T Fiber or higher-tier Xfinity service reaches the property.

5 Gbps

Multi-gig fiber

AT&T currently advertises fiber speeds up to 5 Gbps in the Houston market where the property qualifies for the service tier.

Do not compare download speed alone. In 77031, a household may be choosing between fiber, cable and fixed wireless. Upload capacity, latency, congestion, equipment, installation, ongoing pricing and the technology actually reaching the property can change the practical value of a plan.

Connection types in 77031

The local network mix is unusually important in 77031 because the ZIP combines established southwest Houston housing with apartment and multifamily properties. Provider infrastructure can therefore differ between nearby addresses.

Fiber

AT&T Fiber is the principal fiber network identified in the ZIP-specific records. Approximately two-thirds of 77031 is reported as having AT&T fiber in the dataset reviewed, with service tiers reaching up to 5 Gbps where available.

Cable

Xfinity has the broadest reported wired footprint in 77031, with approximately 98.37% cable availability in the ZIP-specific dataset. Download speeds can reach 2 Gbps in applicable locations.

5G / fixed wireless

T-Mobile and Verizon provide substantial fixed-wireless alternatives. ZIP-level records report particularly broad T-Mobile coverage and significant Verizon coverage, but wireless eligibility remains address and network dependent.

Satellite

Satellite remains geographically available independently of local cable and fiber construction. It can be useful when terrestrial options are limited, although latency and equipment requirements differ from wired broadband.

What is different about broadband in 77031?

ZIP 77031 sits in southwest Houston around the Greater Fondren Southwest, Brays Oaks and Westwood area. The local housing pattern combines older established residential streets with apartments, duplexes and other multifamily properties. That mix matters because broadband availability is determined by infrastructure at the property rather than by the ZIP boundary.

1

AT&T Fiber is a substantial part of the ZIP, not a marginal option

The ZIP-specific dataset reviewed reports approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber availability in 77031. AT&T's current Houston-area service information independently identifies 77031 with fiber service up to 5 GIG. This makes fiber availability one of the defining features of the local broadband market.

2

Xfinity provides the broad cable layer

Approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability is reported in the ZIP-specific dataset. This creates a strong cable baseline even at addresses where AT&T Fiber may not be present. Xfinity should therefore be checked independently rather than treated as a secondary option.

3

Fiber and cable do not divide the ZIP into simple halves

The data do not support a simple statement that one side of 77031 is fiber and the other side is cable. Fiber is reported across a substantial portion of the ZIP while Xfinity cable reaches almost all reported locations. Individual addresses can therefore have different combinations of wired choices.

4

Fixed wireless is unusually broad in the ZIP

T-Mobile Home Internet is reported at approximately 99.56% coverage and Verizon fixed wireless at approximately 83.95% in the ZIP-specific dataset reviewed. These figures make wireless a meaningful competitor in 77031 rather than merely a rural fallback.

5

Greater Fondren Southwest creates a mixed housing environment

Much of the 77031 area is associated with Greater Fondren Southwest, a southwest Houston area that includes both single-family homes and lower-lying apartment properties. A building's internal coax, fiber wiring or provider arrangements can therefore produce a different result from a nearby detached home.

6

77031 borders several different broadband markets

The ZIP sits within a cluster that includes Westwood, Brays Oaks, Fondren Gardens, Braeburn and neighboring southwest Houston areas. Nearby ZIPs such as 77036, 77071, 77074, 77085 and 77096 have their own provider footprints, so availability information from those areas should not automatically be transferred to 77031.

77031 local broadband findings

These findings focus on what the ZIP-specific evidence means for a household comparing providers in southwest Houston.

Finding Evidence What it means for a 77031 address
AT&T fiber AT&T identifies 77031 with fiber service; ZIP-level data report approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber coverage AT&T should be checked as a fiber provider first, not only as a legacy DSL provider.
Xfinity cable ZIP-level data report approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability Xfinity is the broad wired baseline across most of the ZIP.
AT&T DSL ZIP-level records also report an older AT&T DSL footprint The AT&T brand does not guarantee fiber; the exact address determines the technology.
T-Mobile Home Internet Approximately 99.56% fixed-wireless coverage in the ZIP-specific dataset T-Mobile is a meaningful alternative where wired choices do not fit the household.
Verizon fixed wireless Approximately 83.95% reported ZIP coverage Verizon should be checked independently rather than assuming all 5G home services have the same eligibility.
AT&T Internet Air Separate AT&T fixed-wireless footprint reported in the ZIP Homes without AT&T Fiber may have a different AT&T wireless option.
EarthLink fiber EarthLink fiber footprint closely follows the reported AT&T fiber footprint EarthLink should be checked for the actual underlying technology rather than counted automatically as a separate physical fiber network.
Housing differences 77031 includes single-family homes, apartments, duplexes and other multifamily properties Building wiring and property-specific provider arrangements can change the final ISP list.

Areas and development patterns inside 77031

The locations below provide geographic context for the ZIP's broadband market. They are not substitutes for checking the individual property.

Greater Fondren Southwest A major southwest Houston residential area associated with 77031 and surrounding ZIPs. Its mix of established homes and multifamily properties makes building-level broadband verification important.
Brays Oaks The broader Brays Oaks area includes 77031 alongside 77035, 77071, 77074, 77085 and 77096. Provider footprints can therefore change across the nearby ZIP boundaries.
Westwood Westwood is associated with 77031 and neighboring 77074 and 77036. It is a useful local comparison area, but broadband availability should not be transferred from those ZIPs into 77031.
Fondren Gardens The Fondren Gardens area sits within the southwest Houston residential cluster surrounding 77031. Housing and network infrastructure can vary from one street or property to another.
Braeburn-area edge Braeburn is another nearby southwest Houston area that shares ZIP boundaries with 77031. The proximity of neighboring ZIPs is one reason exact-address research is more reliable than neighborhood assumptions.
Wilcrest / southwest Houston corridor Xfinity's current Houston store directory lists a location at 11803 Wilcrest Drive in 77031, providing direct evidence of a local Xfinity presence within the ZIP.
Why this matters: 77031 is surrounded by overlapping Houston ZIP and neighborhood boundaries. A provider reported in 77036, 77071, 77074 or 77096 may be nearby without serving a particular 77031 property. Conversely, a provider can reach a specific building without being broadly available across the surrounding ZIP.

Nearby Houston-area ZIP-code broadband guides

Southwest Houston ZIP codes can have different provider footprints. Treat each ZIP as a separate research area instead of transferring 77031 availability assumptions across ZIP boundaries.

77071 Southwest Houston broadband guide 77074 Southwest Houston broadband guide 77036 Southwest Houston broadband guide 77085 Southwest Houston broadband guide

How to verify internet service at a 77031 address

ZIP-level research identifies the networks worth checking. The exact property should then be tested with each provider before comparing plans.

1. Check AT&T Fiber first

  • Enter the complete street address into AT&T's availability tool.
  • Confirm that the result says fiber rather than Internet Air or another technology.
  • Check the actual speed tiers offered at the property.
  • Do not infer fiber availability from another 77031 address.

2. Check Xfinity separately

  • Confirm that the property is serviceable by Xfinity cable.
  • Check the current download and upload characteristics.
  • Review the ongoing price rather than only the introductory rate.
  • Confirm equipment and installation requirements.

3. Compare fixed wireless independently

  • Check T-Mobile Home Internet using the exact service address.
  • Check Verizon 5G Home Internet separately.
  • Check AT&T Internet Air if AT&T Fiber is unavailable.
  • Do not treat general mobile 5G coverage as proof of home-internet eligibility.

4. Check the property type and wiring

For apartments, duplexes and condominiums, verify which providers actually wire the building. Existing coaxial infrastructure, fiber entry points, internal wiring and property-specific arrangements can affect which services can be ordered. The provider list for a nearby single-family home is not necessarily the same as the list for an apartment building.

What to compare before choosing a 77031 connection

The local combination of fiber, cable and fixed wireless makes the technology behind the plan more important than the largest advertised download number.

Fiber versus cable

Compare upload capacity

AT&T Fiber can provide substantially higher upload capacity than traditional cable service where the fiber network reaches the property. This matters for cloud backups, remote work, large file transfers, content creation and other upload-heavy activity.

Cable versus wireless

Check consistency as well as speed

Xfinity cable has a very broad reported footprint in 77031, while T-Mobile and Verizon provide broad fixed-wireless alternatives. Wireless performance can be more sensitive to network conditions and capacity than a dedicated wired connection.

Multifamily housing

Verify the building, not just the ZIP

Apartments, duplexes and condominiums can have different provider arrangements from nearby single-family homes. A provider listed for 77031 does not necessarily have infrastructure inside every building.

Check the exact 77031 address

ZIP-level research identifies the local market. Provider address tools determine what can actually be ordered at the property.

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Sources and methodology

This page gives greater weight to current official provider information for provider-specific claims and uses ZIP-level FCC-derived data as a geographic research layer. Older ZIP-level percentages are explicitly identified by their data vintage rather than being presented as live 2026 ordering results.

Official provider sources

  • AT&T's current Houston-area internet page confirms residential service in Houston and speeds up to 5 Gbps where available.
  • AT&T's current 281/713/832 area-code service information specifically associates Meadows Place and Stafford with ZIP 77031 and fiber service up to 5 GIG.
  • Xfinity's current Houston service information confirms residential internet service in Houston, and its store directory lists a local location at 11803 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77031.
  • Verizon's current home-internet information confirms 5G Home Internet in Houston and states that eligibility and speeds vary by location.
  • Current provider availability tools are treated as the final source for property-level service, technology, plan and pricing information.

FCC and ZIP-level broadband data

  • ZIP-specific provider and technology findings were cross-checked against FCC Broadband Data Collection-derived datasets.
  • The principal ZIP-specific percentage dataset reviewed uses FCC data dated December 31, 2024 and reports approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber, 98.37% Xfinity cable, 99.56% T-Mobile fixed wireless and 83.95% Verizon fixed wireless availability in 77031.
  • More recent 2026 FCC-derived Houston data confirm the broader Houston market includes major AT&T fiber, Xfinity cable and fixed-wireless networks.
  • Coverage percentages are treated as dataset estimates rather than live guarantees for every household, apartment or building.
Research limitation: A ZIP code is a geographic mailing boundary, not a broadband service boundary. Provider coverage can differ by street, census location, building, apartment unit and serviceable address. FCC broadband data are provider-reported and are useful for understanding the local market, but they are not a substitute for a provider's live ordering system.

77031 internet provider FAQ

Answers are based on the provider information and ZIP-specific broadband evidence reviewed for this Houston guide.

What internet providers serve ZIP code 77031?
Current ZIP-level evidence identifies Xfinity cable, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon fixed wireless as major residential options in 77031. AT&T Internet Air and EarthLink also appear in ZIP-level records, with EarthLink reported over multiple underlying technologies. Satellite services provide a geographically broad alternative.
Is AT&T Fiber available in 77031?
Yes. AT&T's current Houston-area service information specifically associates ZIP 77031 with fiber service through its Meadows Place and Stafford listings, with speeds up to 5 GIG. A ZIP-specific FCC-derived dataset also reports approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber availability. Exact address eligibility must still be confirmed.
Does Xfinity serve 77031?
Yes. The ZIP-specific broadband data reviewed report approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability in 77031. The same dataset reports maximum download speeds up to 2 Gbps in applicable locations. The exact property should be checked for current plan and upload details.
Is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet available in 77031?
T-Mobile Home Internet is reported across approximately 99.56% of 77031 in the ZIP-specific dataset reviewed. That is evidence of a broad local fixed-wireless footprint, not a guarantee that every address can order service at the same time. T-Mobile determines eligibility by service address and network conditions.
Is Verizon 5G Home Internet available in 77031?
Verizon fixed-wireless service is reported across approximately 83.95% of 77031 in the ZIP-specific dataset. Verizon's current home-internet information states that 5G Home Internet availability and speeds vary by location, so the exact address should be checked before treating the service as available.
Does AT&T offer more than one type of internet in 77031?
Yes. ZIP-level records identify both AT&T Fiber and AT&T fixed-wireless service. These are separate technologies with different performance characteristics. AT&T Fiber should not be assumed at an address simply because AT&T Internet Air or older AT&T service is available there.
Can two nearby homes in 77031 have different providers?
Yes. Fiber and cable networks can follow different infrastructure boundaries, while fixed-wireless eligibility can depend on capacity and signal conditions. Apartment buildings, duplexes and condominiums can also have property-specific wiring or provider arrangements.
Why is Xfinity more broadly available than AT&T Fiber in the ZIP?
The ZIP-specific dataset reviewed reports approximately 98.37% Xfinity cable availability compared with approximately 66.82% AT&T fiber availability. Cable networks can therefore reach properties where AT&T's fiber network has not been reported. These percentages describe the dataset's serviceable locations and do not establish current availability at every individual address.
Is 5G Home Internet a reasonable alternative to cable in 77031?
It can be, depending on the address and household requirements. T-Mobile and Verizon have broad fixed-wireless footprints in 77031, but wireless performance can vary with network conditions, capacity and signal. A household should compare the actual offered plan with available fiber or cable service rather than assuming all 5G home connections perform the same way.
Why does this page use ZIP-level data instead of claiming exact coverage?
Broadband networks do not follow ZIP boundaries precisely. The FCC's National Broadband Map uses location-level records because service can differ between buildings and addresses. ZIP-level percentages are useful for understanding the market around 77031, but provider address checkers are the appropriate source for live ordering eligibility.
Availability disclaimer: Provider names, technologies, advertised speeds, pricing and availability can change. ZIP-level broadband information does not guarantee service at an individual address. Apartment buildings, subdivisions, duplexes and individual properties may have different network infrastructure. Always confirm service, technology, speed, equipment requirements and current pricing directly with the provider before ordering.
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