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Internet Providers in San Marcos, California

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Home Internet in San Marcos, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 86.3%
    San Marcos speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 44.1%
    San Marcos speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 79.6%
    San Marcos speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.1%
  • 6. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. San Diego Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.2%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 10. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43.5%

Best Internet Providers in San Marcos, CA

AT&T Internet stands out as the top internet service provider in San Marcos, California. Offering both IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T boasts an impressive maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. Serving 52% of San Marcos, it's a prime choice for over half of the city's inhabitants. With a reasonable starting price of $55 per month, AT&T provides high-speed internet perfect for activities like intensive gaming or heavy-duty streaming.

But the choices don't stop there. Spectrum and Cox are also strong contenders in San Marcos. Spectrum brings cable and fiber connections to the table, with download speeds surging to 1 Gbps. Covering about 42% of the city, and starting at just $49.99 a month, it's an appealing option for those seeking a good balance of speed and expenses.

Cox leads in broadening its reach, covering a whopping 83% of the city. With a lightning-fast maximum download speed of 2 Gbps, it's a fitting choice for areas not covered by Spectrum and AT&T’s networks. At only $49.99 a month it's also a steal!

Viasat Internet takes it a notch higher with its satellite connection, ensuring 100% coverage across San Marcos. Its 150 Mbps download speed and a starting rate of $49.99 a month, make it a reliable and pocket-friendly option particularly for areas lacking terrestrial coverage.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
43.54%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • San Diego Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Cox
86.28%

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Provider Connection Types in San Marcos, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in San Marcos, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
51.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.8%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.18%

List of Internet Providers in San Marcos, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Cox Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in San Marcos, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
San Diego Broadband $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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