Frontier

FiberDSL

Fiber internet in select Texas markets

Delivers 3% of advertisedavg across Texas · M-Lab tests

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TX coverage

23%

of Texas ZIP codes

Advertised speed

6.6 Gbps

FCC reported avg

Real speed

228 Mbps

M-Lab 24-month median

Starting price

$35/mo

$0.5/100 Mbps

About Frontier

Frontier offers fiber internet in parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and other Texas communities, delivering symmetrical gigabit speeds with no data caps. Legacy DSL service covers a broader footprint but at significantly lower speeds.

Pros & cons

+Symmetrical fiber up to 5 Gbps in select areas

+No data caps on fiber

+No contracts required on fiber plans

−Fiber coverage limited to specific DFW-area neighborhoods

−DSL speeds in non-fiber areas are very slow

−Smaller service area than AT&T in Texas

Speed delivery in Texas

Advertised6.6 Gbps

Real speed228 Mbps

3% delivery ratio — poor, real-world performance significantly below advertised

Frontier coverage in Texas cities

240 cities

Color = coverage share of the city's ZIP codes. 100% 70–99% 40–69% <40%

Houston Dallas Austin Fort Worth Spring Tyler Plano Conroe Denton Irving Garland Longview Bryan Grand Prairie Weatherford Mckinney Frisco San Angelo Georgetown Lewisville Baytown Sugar Land Victoria Mission Richardson Carrollton Missouri City Boerne Pearland Weslaco Flower Mound Willis Keller Waxahachie Huntsville Allen Harlingen North Richland Hills Euless College Station Hurst Bedford Rowlett Terrell Marshall Gilmer Greenville Henderson Sherman Denison Leander Santa Fe Lancaster Cleveland Texas City Wylie Roanoke Grapevine Huffman Jarrell Seabrook Farmersville Buda Alvin Rio Grande City Granger Palmer Pilot Point Webster Angleton Stafford League City Kyle Gainesville Dickinson Falfurrias Taylor Sachse Springtown Donna Flint Gladewater Rusk Rosharon La Joya Midlothian Grand Saline Sanger Jacksonville Whitehouse Mercedes Coppell Hitchcock Santa Rosa Celina Highlands Sulphur Springs Three Rivers Ennis Burnet Devers Navasota Edcouch Winona Sandia Brady La Feria Azle Inez Roma Port Aransas Beasley Kilgore Overton Seadrift Big Lake Bacliff Raymondville Portland Horseshoe Bay Fredericksburg Saltillo Caddo Mills Whitesboro Floresville Kingsbury Odem Christoval Mount Vernon Aransas Pass Venus Quinlan Argyle Orange Grove Collinsville Alvarado Big Sandy Celeste Rochelle Junction Gregory Blue Ridge Ben Wheeler Ingleside Port Lavaca Point Alba Waelder La Grange Giddings Bonham Coleman Ponder Aubrey Eldorado Early Boyd Falls City Bangs Nixon Caldwell Sterling City Bridgeport Van Alstyne Bells Somerville Mason East Bernard Winters Wallis Lexington Sonora Bronte Telephone Zephyr Ganado Whitewright Ozona Mertzon Robert Lee Savoy Trenton Lyford San Juan Royse City Manvel Von Ormy Winnsboro Dripping Springs Justin The Colony Anna San Marcos George West Dayton Red Oak Fresno Haslet Gonzales Lake Dallas Bishop Kemah Van Ferris Poolville Ladonia Blanco Sinton Liberty Brownwood Weimar Wimberley Schulenburg Llano Comanche Colleyville Palacios Menard Del Rio Rockport Nevada Thorndale Taft Ballinger Eden Charlotte Crosby Stockdale Southlake Howe Bertram Leonard Premont Hawkins Martindale Bay City Jourdanton Robstown Goldthwaite Campbell

Frequently asked questions about Frontier in Texas

What internet speeds does Frontier offer in Texas?

Frontier advertises an average of 6.6 Gbps in Texas based on FCC data. Real-world speeds measured by M-Lab average 228 Mbps, which is 3% of the advertised rate.

How much does Frontier internet cost in Texas?

Frontier plans in Texas start from $35/mo. At $0.5 per 100 Mbps of advertised speed, it ranks among the best value for price efficiency.

How widely available is Frontier in Texas?

Frontier covers 23% of Texas ZIP codes according to FCC Broadband Data Collection. Service is available in 240 cities, with the largest markets including Houston, Dallas, Austin.

Is Frontier reliable in Texas?

Based on M-Lab speed tests over a 24-month period, Frontier delivers 3% of its advertised speeds on average. Real-world performance falls significantly below advertised speeds.

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Coverage: FCC BDC · Speeds: M-Lab NDT (24-month median) · Pricing: provider websites · Updated 2026-07-12