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Internet Providers in
San Marcos, TX

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Home Internet in San Marcos, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Brightspeed
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • Astound Broadband
    • XNET WiFi
    • GVEC.net
    • VTX
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 79.6%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 44.8%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 97.4%
  • 7. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 26.6%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Astound Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 57.7%
  • 10. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.3%
  • 11. GVEC.net
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 8.7%
  • VTX
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX

Brightspeed dominates San Marcos, Texas, as the top internet service provider, offering DSL and Fiber connections with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Starting at $49 per month, it covers 88.90% of the city, reaching most residents. This extensive coverage and variety make Brightspeed ideal for users with varied internet needs, especially those requiring high speeds for streaming, gaming, or remote work.

Ranking second, Spectrum provides a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. It covers 79.60% of the area. Spectrum's high-speed cable option supports demanding online activities, though its coverage is slightly less than Brightspeed's. Verizon comes third, offering 5G internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps, starting at $50 per month and covering 67.90% of the city. Despite being slower, Verizon's 5G service offers a modern alternative within its coverage area.

San Marcos benefits from these providers, each offering different strengths and broad availability across the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • VTX
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Astound Broadband
  • XNET WiFi
  • GVEC.net
79.57%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for San Marcos, Texas

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in San Marcos, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in San Marcos, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.02%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.39%

Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $47/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. 5G Internet
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets Cable
Brightspeed $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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 $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Astound Broadband $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
GVEC.net $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
VTX Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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