AT&T Fiber
Fiber
Round Rock / 78664
Up to 5 Gbps
AT&T has direct provider-specific evidence for 78664. Its current
Round Rock service information identifies ZIP 78664 among the Round
Rock ZIP codes associated with fiber service up to 5 GIG. A current
ZIP-level dataset estimates that roughly 70% of locations in 78664
have AT&T fiber.
- AT&T identifies 78664 directly rather than relying only on a citywide Round Rock claim.
- The ZIP-level data show both fiber and older AT&T access technologies, so the provider name alone does not establish fiber service.
- Current ZIP-level records show fiber upload speeds matching download speeds where the 1–5 Gbps fiber tiers are available.
- The exact address determines the available fiber tier.
Local evidence:
AT&T's current area information lists Round Rock ZIP codes 78664,
78665 and 78681 with fiber service up to 5 GIG. A separate current
ZIP-level dataset estimates about 70.26% AT&T fiber availability in
78664.
Google Fiber
Fiber
Major 78664 footprint
Up to 8 Gbps
Google Fiber is a major reason 78664 should not be described simply as
a cable market. The City of Round Rock approved the network's
right-of-way agreement in 2022, construction began in southeast Round
Rock in 2023, and city updates documented continued microtrenching and
service expansion through 2024 and into 2025. Current ZIP-level data
estimate Google Fiber availability at roughly 67% of 78664.
- Google Fiber's Round Rock buildout began in southeast Round Rock.
- Construction used microtrenching along portions of neighborhood streets and rights of way.
- Current ZIP-level data report fiber service in a large share of 78664.
- Google Fiber now advertises multi-gigabit service, with current product information reaching up to 8 Gbps where available.
Local evidence:
Round Rock city records document the Google Fiber construction program,
including more than 300,000 linear feet of microtrenching completed by
July 2024 and continued construction through the remainder of 2024 and
into 2025. Current ZIP-level data estimate about 67% Google Fiber
availability in 78664.
Spectrum
Cable
Very large ZIP footprint
Up to 1 Gbps in ZIP data
Spectrum remains one of the most geographically consistent wired options
in 78664. Current ZIP-level records estimate cable coverage at about
97.55%. That makes Spectrum materially different from the smaller
Optimum and Astound footprints. The tradeoff is that the reported
upload ceiling is much lower than the download ceiling.
- Current ZIP-level data estimate roughly 98% Spectrum cable availability.
- The dataset reports download capacity up to 1 Gbps throughout its modeled ZIP footprint.
- The same dataset reports upload capacity up to 35 Mbps.
- Fiber alternatives from AT&T and Google Fiber make upload performance particularly relevant when comparing plans.
Local evidence:
The current ZIP-specific dataset reviewed estimates Spectrum cable
availability at 97.55% of 78664 and reports a maximum download speed
of 1,000 Mbps with a maximum upload speed of 35 Mbps.
T-Mobile Home Internet
5G fixed wireless
Extensive ZIP footprint
Capacity-dependent
T-Mobile Home Internet is a significant part of the 78664 broadband
market rather than a marginal fallback. Current ZIP-level data estimate
coverage at more than 97% of the ZIP. At the same time, the dataset
shows different maximum speeds and upload capabilities within 78664,
illustrating why a large coverage percentage does not mean every
address receives the same wireless service.
- The connection uses T-Mobile's wireless network rather than a dedicated fiber or cable line.
- Current ZIP-level records report both higher- and lower-speed portions of the ZIP.
- Network capacity can affect residential eligibility.
- Wireless service should be checked separately from mobile phone coverage.
Local evidence:
The current 78664 dataset estimates T-Mobile Home Internet fixed-wireless
availability at about 97.43% of the ZIP. The same dataset reports
different maximum speeds in different portions of 78664, so the
percentage should not be interpreted as uniform service quality.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Fixed wireless
Extensive ZIP footprint
Address dependent
Verizon is another major fixed-wireless option in 78664. Current
ZIP-level data estimate Verizon fixed-wireless availability at roughly
93% of the ZIP, with the dataset reporting plans up to 300 Mbps. Verizon
also maintains multiple locations in Round Rock, although a retail
location is not treated as evidence that every nearby residence can
order home internet.
- Verizon's fixed-wireless footprint is extensive in the ZIP-level data.
- The service is materially different from Verizon's fiber network in other markets.
- Wireless signal and capacity can affect the service offered at a property.
- Verizon's live home-internet availability tool should be used for the final determination.
Local evidence:
Current ZIP-level records estimate Verizon fixed-wireless coverage at
92.87% of 78664 and report maximum download speeds up to 300 Mbps.
Verizon also lists Round Rock retail locations at 78664 addresses.
Optimum
Cable
Small ZIP footprint
Verify address
Optimum is a smaller wired competitor in 78664. Current ZIP-level
records estimate its cable footprint at about 7.7%, substantially below
Spectrum's coverage. The data identify Optimum in multiple portions of
the ZIP, so it is more useful as a property-specific option than as a
default Round Rock provider.
- Optimum has a limited footprint compared with Spectrum.
- The current ZIP dataset reports cable service up to 940 Mbps.
- Reported upload capacity is materially below fiber-level symmetric service.
- An exact-address check is necessary before including Optimum in a household comparison.
Local evidence:
The current ZIP-specific dataset estimates Optimum cable coverage at
7.68% of 78664 and places the footprint across several portions of the
ZIP rather than throughout the market.
Astound Broadband
Cable
Fiber
Small local footprint
Astound Broadband has a smaller but technically interesting presence in
78664 because current ZIP-level data identify both cable and fiber
service. The cable estimate is about 6%, while the fiber estimate is
about 4%. That makes Astound relevant to certain properties without
making it reasonable to describe the provider as ZIP-wide.
- Current data identify both Astound cable and fiber in 78664.
- The reported cable footprint is larger than the reported fiber footprint.
- The current ZIP dataset reports up to 1.5 Gbps for both technology categories.
- Fiber availability should be treated as a specific local footprint rather than a general Round Rock characteristic.
Local evidence:
Current ZIP-level records estimate Astound cable availability at 6.14%
and Astound fiber availability at 3.98% in 78664. The reported fiber
footprint is therefore significant enough to mention but too limited to
generalize across the ZIP.
Hotwire Communications
Fiber
Small footprint
Building dependent
Hotwire Communications appears in current 78664 ZIP-level broadband
records with a small fiber footprint. The dataset estimates coverage
at about 3.5% and places the reported footprint primarily in the
northwest portion of the ZIP. Small fiber networks of this type can
be especially relevant to individual developments or buildings.
- Hotwire is not treated as a ZIP-wide Round Rock provider.
- The current dataset identifies fiber service in a limited portion of 78664.
- Building-level infrastructure can matter more than the ZIP boundary.
- Properties with an unusual provider mix should be checked directly with Hotwire.
Local evidence:
The current ZIP-specific dataset estimates Hotwire fiber coverage at
approximately 3.49% of 78664 and identifies the reported footprint
primarily in the northwest part of the ZIP.
Rise Broadband and smaller fixed wireless
Fixed wireless
Secondary options
Location dependent
Fixed wireless in 78664 extends beyond the two major national 5G home
internet brands. Current ZIP-level records identify Rise Broadband
across a substantial portion of the ZIP and also show smaller providers
such as SOS Communications and VTX1. These networks can matter at
properties where the preferred wired options are unavailable or where
a resident is comparing multiple wireless alternatives.
- Rise Broadband is reported across a substantial portion of 78664.
- SOS Communications has a broader secondary fixed-wireless footprint in the dataset.
- VTX1 has a smaller reported footprint concentrated toward parts of the ZIP.
- Wireless provider names should not be treated as interchangeable because network technology and capacity differ.
Local evidence:
Current ZIP-level records estimate Rise Broadband at about 52% of
78664, SOS Communications at about 62% and VTX1 at about 10%.
These figures come from a secondary FCC-derived dataset and are
presented as mapping estimates, not live service guarantees.
Satellite providers
Satellite
Broad geographic option
Different network model
Satellite remains a geographically broad alternative in 78664, although
the ZIP's extensive fiber, cable and fixed-wireless choices make it a
different proposition from the primary wired market. Satellite can
become more relevant where a property has unusual service limitations
or where terrestrial infrastructure is not available at the desired
address.
- Satellite does not depend on the same local cable or fiber plant.
- Latency and equipment requirements differ from terrestrial broadband.
- Plan performance depends on the specific satellite network and service conditions.
- It should be compared only after confirming the wired and fixed-wireless options at the property.
Evidence standard:
Satellite is included as a geographic alternative rather than as
evidence that a particular satellite provider is the preferred option
for a 78664 household.