Ezee Fiber / former Tachus network
Fiber
Former Tachus network
Major 77381 footprint
The former Tachus network is one of the defining broadband
characteristics of 77381. Current FCC-derived records identify Tachus
fiber at approximately 92.84% of the ZIP. Ezee Fiber acquired Tachus in
September 2025, making the ownership change important when interpreting
older provider maps and current service information.
- Tachus was headquartered in The Woodlands and operated a 100% fiber network in the region.
- Ezee Fiber is the current owner following the 2025 acquisition.
- The underlying fiber footprint remains a major competitive network in 77381.
- Current Ezee Fiber offerings reach multi-gig symmetrical speeds where the network supports them.
Local evidence:
Current FCC-derived ZIP data report a roughly 92.84% Tachus fiber
footprint in 77381. Ezee Fiber's acquisition of Tachus closed in 2025,
so this page treats the network as Ezee Fiber while preserving the
Tachus name where it appears in the underlying availability records.
AT&T Fiber
Fiber
The Woodlands / 77381
Up to 5 Gbps
AT&T has direct provider-specific evidence for The Woodlands.
Its current local fiber information explicitly lists The Woodlands and
ZIP 77381 and advertises fiber service up to 5 Gbps where available.
Current secondary FCC-derived data also identify a substantial AT&T
fiber footprint in the ZIP.
- AT&T specifically identifies 77381 rather than relying only on a Houston-area service claim.
- Fiber is the relevant AT&T technology to investigate at eligible addresses.
- Current ZIP-level estimates differ by dataset, so the percentage should not be treated as an exact household count.
Local evidence:
AT&T's current service-area information identifies The Woodlands,
including ZIP 77381, with fiber service up to 5 GIG. The live AT&T
address checker remains the final test for an individual property.
Xfinity
Cable
Approximately 99% reported cable coverage
Fiber also reported locally
Xfinity is the major cable competitor in 77381. Current FCC-derived
ZIP-level records report cable coverage across approximately 99% of
the ZIP, making Xfinity substantially broader by cable footprint than
Spectrum in the current dataset.
- Xfinity cable is reported across nearly the entire ZIP.
- A smaller Xfinity fiber footprint is also identified in current data.
- The presence of several fiber networks means Xfinity is not necessarily competing against only one fiber provider.
Local evidence:
Current 77381 records report approximately 99.04% Xfinity cable
availability and a smaller separate fiber footprint. The percentage is
a ZIP-level dataset estimate rather than proof that every individual
address can order Xfinity.
Fidium Fiber
Fiber
Approximately 23% reported footprint
The Woodlands market
Fidium adds another independent fiber network to the 77381 market.
Current ZIP-level records report approximately 22.88% availability,
while Fidium's own Texas market information identifies The Woodlands
as a service area.
- Fidium's footprint is smaller than the former Tachus network and AT&T in current ZIP-level records.
- The network is nevertheless large enough to materially affect fiber competition in parts of 77381.
- Fidium's current Texas offerings include multi-gig fiber service where available.
Local evidence:
Current ZIP-level data report Fidium fiber at approximately 22.88% of
77381. Fidium also publicly identifies The Woodlands among its Texas
markets.
Spectrum
Cable
Smaller 77381 footprint
Limited fiber reported
Spectrum is present in 77381 but has a much smaller reported cable
footprint than Xfinity in current ZIP-level data. That distinction is
useful for local research because a provider can serve a ZIP without
being broadly available throughout it.
- Current data report Spectrum cable at approximately 12.51% of 77381.
- A separate small Spectrum fiber footprint is also reported.
- Availability should be checked independently rather than inferred from neighboring properties.
Local evidence:
Current 77381 records identify Spectrum as a limited local wired
competitor. Its reported cable footprint is substantially smaller than
Xfinity's in the current dataset.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
5G fixed wireless
Extensive reported coverage
Capacity-dependent
T-Mobile is a meaningful fixed-wireless competitor in 77381. Current
ZIP-level records report fixed-wireless availability across most of
the ZIP. Unlike fiber and cable, however, eligibility can depend on
network capacity at the serving site as well as the property's
location.
- Home Internet uses T-Mobile's wireless network rather than a dedicated wired line.
- Two nearby properties can have different eligibility even where general mobile coverage appears similar.
- Fixed wireless should be compared separately from mobile phone coverage.
Evidence standard:
Current ZIP-level FCC-derived records identify extensive T-Mobile
fixed-wireless coverage in 77381. This is treated as market evidence,
not as an address-level ordering guarantee.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Fixed wireless
Approximately 99% reported footprint
Address dependent
Verizon's fixed-wireless network is also a significant part of the
77381 comparison. Current ZIP-level records report approximately 99%
fixed-wireless coverage, although the live service eligibility and
available speed tier remain address and capacity dependent.
- Verizon provides a non-wired alternative to the fiber and cable networks.
- Coverage-map presence should not be interpreted as guaranteed indoor service.
- Available plans and capacity can differ between locations.
Evidence standard:
Current ZIP-level records identify Verizon fixed wireless across a
substantial portion of 77381. The provider's live address checker is
required before including Verizon in a property-level comparison.
Satellite providers
Satellite
Broad geographic availability
Different network model
Satellite remains geographically available across 77381 independently
of the local fiber and cable infrastructure. For most homes with
multiple terrestrial options, it is a different category of service,
but it remains relevant to properties where wired choices are limited.
- Satellite availability is less dependent on subdivision fiber or cable construction.
- Latency differs materially from fiber and cable.
- Equipment placement, sky visibility and plan terms should be evaluated before ordering.
Evidence standard:
Satellite is included as a geographically broad technology category,
not as evidence that satellite is the preferred option for a typical
77381 property.