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Dallas, TX Internet Providers

Internet Providers in Dallas, TX 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the only US metros with two competing fiber providers — AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber both building aggressively across the metro. That competition means lower prices, faster buildout, and more choices. Spectrum cable and T-Mobile 5G Home round out the options. No provider in the Dallas market has a data cap.

Last updated: March 2026 · Prices reflect published ISP rates. Check your address for exact availability.

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ISPs serving Dallas metro
AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber, Spectrum, T-Mobile
$50
Starting price — Frontier Fiber
500 Mbps symmetric, no cap
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Competing fiber providers
AT&T Fiber + Frontier Fiber
None
Data caps anywhere in Dallas
All major providers are cap-free
Dallas's advantage: genuine fiber competition. Unlike most US cities where only one fiber provider operates, Dallas has AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber competing across overlapping service areas — especially in Plano, Frisco, Garland, and Carrollton. Where both providers are available at your address, you can negotiate or simply pick whichever has the better current promotion. Frontier's entry price ($50/mo for 500 Mbps) often undercuts AT&T ($55/mo for 300 Mbps), keeping both honest on pricing.

All Dallas Internet Providers Compared

Provider Type Speeds Available Price Range Data Cap Contract
AT&T Fiber Widest coverage Fiber 300 Mbps – 5 Gbps (symmetrical) $55 – $225/mo None Month-to-month
Frontier Fiber Best price/speed Fiber 500 Mbps – 2 Gbps (symmetrical) $50 – $150/mo None Month-to-month
Spectrum Cable 300 Mbps – 1 Gbps $50 – $90/mo (promo) None None required
T-Mobile 5G Home 5G Fixed 100 – 350 Mbps (varies) $50/mo flat None Month-to-month
AT&T Internet (DSL) DSL Up to 100 Mbps $55/mo None Month-to-month

Prices as of March 2026. Spectrum promotional pricing typically increases after 12 months. AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber pricing is standard rate with no promotional cliff. Confirm current rates at provider websites.

Dallas ISP Breakdown

AT&T Fiber — Best overall coverage
$55/mo
300 Mbps – 5 Gbps symmetric
AT&T Fiber has the largest footprint in the Dallas metro — most neighborhoods in the city of Dallas and the major northern suburbs have coverage. The 300 Mbps plan at $55/mo is the right value tier for most households. Where Frontier is also available, AT&T has to compete on price and service quality, which benefits consumers.
  • No data cap at any tier
  • Symmetric upload = download speeds
  • No promotional rate cliff
  • No equipment rental fee
  • Widest fiber footprint in DFW
Entry tier ($55/mo, 300 Mbps) slightly more expensive than Frontier's opening offer
Frontier Fiber — Best price per Mbps
$50/mo
500 Mbps – 2 Gbps symmetric
Frontier has been aggressively expanding fiber in DFW — Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, parts of Plano and Frisco, Carrollton. At $50/mo for 500 Mbps symmetric, Frontier's entry offer delivers more speed than AT&T Fiber's comparable tier at lower cost. No data cap, no contract, symmetric speeds. The catch: coverage is less ubiquitous than AT&T — verify your address.
  • 500 Mbps at $50/mo — more speed for less
  • No data cap
  • Symmetric upload speeds
  • No contract required
  • Active buildout in eastern/southern Dallas suburbs
Smaller coverage footprint than AT&T; not available at every DFW address
Spectrum — Best fallback without fiber
$50/mo
300 Mbps – 1 Gbps download
Spectrum covers the Dallas metro broadly and has no data cap — a genuine advantage over Xfinity (which dominates neighboring Houston). Upload speeds are asymmetric (typically 20–35 Mbps on the 300 Mbps plan), making it less ideal for video conferencing or large uploads. Promo rates increase after 12 months. Best used where fiber isn't available.
  • No data cap
  • No equipment rental fee (modem included)
  • Broad coverage across DFW
  • No contract required
Promo rate spikes after 12 months; asymmetric upload a weakness for WFH
T-Mobile 5G Home
$50/mo
100 – 350 Mbps (location varies)
Works well across most of Dallas-Fort Worth. No installation required, no contract, no data cap, flat $50/mo rate that never changes. Best used by renters, households waiting on fiber buildout, or anyone who wants a predictable bill without long-term commitment. Dallas has strong 5G tower density, so T-Mobile 5G Home performs well across most of the metro.
  • Flat $50/mo — rate never changes
  • No contract, self-install
  • 15-day money-back trial
  • Strong 5G tower coverage across DFW
Variable speeds depending on tower proximity and network congestion
AT&T Fiber vs Frontier Fiber — the short version. Frontier's entry price ($50/mo for 500 Mbps) beats AT&T's ($55/mo for 300 Mbps) on value. AT&T has more coverage across the metro. If both are available at your address, Frontier is the better deal unless AT&T is running a meaningful promotion. If only one is available, take it — both are cap-free symmetric fiber and far better than Spectrum cable for upload-intensive households. See our full Frontier vs AT&T Fiber breakdown.

Dallas Metro Coverage by Area

Area AT&T Fiber Frontier Fiber Spectrum T-Mobile 5G Notes
Dallas (city) ✓ Widely available ◑ Expanding ✓ Available ✓ Strong AT&T dominant; Frontier growing
Plano ✓ Widely available ✓ Available ✓ Available ✓ Strong Both fiber providers compete here
Frisco ✓ Available ✓ Expanding ✓ Available ✓ Strong Fast-growing; both fiber providers present
McKinney ✓ Available ◑ Partial ✓ Available ✓ Strong AT&T Fiber strongest; Frontier growing
Garland ◑ Partial ✓ Widely available ✓ Available ✓ Strong Frontier Fiber stronghold in DFW
Irving ✓ Available ◑ Partial ✓ Available ✓ Strong AT&T Fiber well established
Grand Prairie ◑ Partial ✓ Available ✓ Available ✓ Strong Frontier active here; check specific address
Mesquite ◑ Partial ✓ Available ✓ Available ✓ Strong Frontier Fiber well established
Richardson ✓ Widely available ◑ Partial ✓ Available ✓ Strong AT&T Fiber strong; Telecom corridor area
Carrollton ✓ Available ✓ Available ✓ Available ✓ Strong Both fiber providers have coverage here

Coverage varies significantly by address within each area. Both AT&T and Frontier build fiber street-by-street — your neighbor may have fiber while your address doesn't yet. Always verify your specific address at chooseisp.com.

Which Dallas ISP Is Right for You?

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Best overall
Frontier Fiber (if available) or AT&T Fiber
Frontier's $50/mo 500 Mbps entry price beats AT&T's $55/mo 300 Mbps on value. Both are cap-free symmetric fiber. Check both at your address — take whichever is available or has the better promotion.
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Tightest budget
Frontier Fiber at $50/mo
$50/mo for 500 Mbps symmetric fiber with no cap and no contract is the best value tier in the Dallas market. T-Mobile 5G Home at $50/mo is equally priced but with lower and more variable speeds.
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Working from home
AT&T Fiber or Frontier Fiber
Both fiber providers deliver symmetric speeds — 300+ Mbps upload for all-day video conferencing. Spectrum cable's upload (20–35 Mbps) can struggle with concurrent video calls in multi-person households. T-Mobile is acceptable for single-user WFH.
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Gaming
AT&T Fiber or Frontier Fiber
Fiber's lower latency (typically 5–15ms vs cable's 15–30ms) and no data cap make it ideal for gaming. Both AT&T and Frontier deliver comparable gaming performance — pick whichever has coverage at your address.
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Renting or moving soon
T-Mobile 5G Home
No installation, no early termination fee, self-install, bring the gateway when you move. Dallas has strong 5G tower density, so T-Mobile 5G Home performs well across most of the metro.
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Seniors & fixed income
AT&T Access ($30/mo) or Frontier ACP-eligible
AT&T Access Internet offers qualifying households $30/mo for 100 Mbps fiber. Frontier has ACP-eligible plans. See chooseisp.com/low-income-internet for eligibility requirements and enrollment steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Dallas, TX?
Dallas's main providers are AT&T Fiber (fiber, from $55/mo, no cap, wide coverage), Frontier Fiber (fiber, from $50/mo, no cap, growing coverage in suburbs), Spectrum (cable, from ~$50/mo, no cap, metro-wide), and T-Mobile 5G Home ($50/mo flat, no contract). Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the few major US metros with two competing fiber providers. Use chooseisp.com to see exactly which providers — and which plans — are available at your specific address.
Does Dallas have two fiber internet providers?
Yes. AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber both operate in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, with overlapping service areas in Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, and parts of Dallas proper. AT&T has the larger overall footprint; Frontier has been aggressively building in Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, and other eastern and southern suburbs. Where both are available, consumers can choose the better deal — currently Frontier's $50/mo for 500 Mbps vs AT&T's $55/mo for 300 Mbps.
Is Frontier Fiber available in Dallas suburbs?
Yes — Frontier has built fiber in Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, and parts of Plano and Frisco. Frontier's fiber coverage in DFW is the largest of any Texas market outside Houston (where they also operate). Check your specific address — Frontier's availability is expanding rapidly but is not yet at every DFW address.
Which is better — AT&T Fiber or Frontier Fiber in Dallas?
Both are excellent fiber options. Frontier's entry price ($50/mo for 500 Mbps symmetric) beats AT&T's ($55/mo for 300 Mbps) on value per dollar. AT&T has wider coverage across the metro. If both are available at your address, Frontier is typically the better deal. If only one is available, take it — either is far better than cable for symmetric, high-speed use. See our full comparison: chooseisp.com/frontier-vs-att-fiber.
Does Spectrum have a data cap in Dallas?
No. Spectrum in Dallas has no data cap on any plan. This makes it a better fallback option than Xfinity (which operates in Houston with a 1.2 TB cap). Spectrum's cable plans in Dallas start around $50/mo promo for 300 Mbps download, though the promotional rate increases after 12 months.
What's the cheapest internet in Dallas?
Frontier Fiber at $50/mo (500 Mbps) and T-Mobile 5G Home at $50/mo are both the lowest entry prices. Spectrum starts at ~$50/mo promo but rises after 12 months. AT&T Fiber starts at $55/mo. Low-income households may qualify for AT&T Access Internet at $30/mo for 100 Mbps fiber — see chooseisp.com/low-income-internet for income eligibility details.
How do I find which internet providers serve my Dallas address?
Enter your address at chooseisp.com. With both AT&T and Frontier building simultaneously, coverage changes block by block — and neither provider's coverage map perfectly reflects their actual service territory. Address-level verification is the only reliable check. If neither fiber provider is available today, set a fiber alert at chooseisp.com to be notified when service arrives at your address.

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