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Internet Providers in San Marcos, Texas

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Home Internet in San Marcos, TX

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 79.6%
    (844) 901-2981
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  • 2. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 95.5%
    (866) 754-2114
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  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.3%
    (866) 590-1023
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  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 62.5%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 26.6%
    (866) 699-3450
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  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.3%
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  • Grande
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 27.9%
    (844) 914-2189
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  • GVEC.net
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 7.7%
    (800) 699-4832
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  • VTX
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42%
    (844) 438-8891
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  • Spry Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.1%
    (512) 729-7797
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 86.4%
    (877) 560-5156
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Home Internet Summary 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.

Best Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX

The best internet providers in San Marcos are Spectrum, Astound Broadband Powered by Grande, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Spectrum is our top internet provider choice in San Marcos because it covers 79.6 percent of the city and offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). With Spectrum, you can either get a stand-alone internet plan starting at $50 per month for 12 months, or you can bundle your internet with TV and phone services.

While not nearly as widely available as Spectrum in San Marcos, Astound Broadband Powered by Grande is our second top internet provider in the area. Astound Broadband offers both cable and fiber internet connections in San Marcos, achieving speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. Especially with these quick speeds, Astound Broadband’s plans are affordable in comparison to those of other providers in the region.

If Spectrum and Astound Broadband aren’t available at your address, consider T-Mobile 5G Home Internet as an alternative. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available throughout San Marcos, and it provides customers with download speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps for just $50 per month (with AutoPay).

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
  • Brightspeed
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Spry Wireless
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Grande
  • GVEC.net
 79.57%

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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%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 13.320000000000002%
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%

List of Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
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Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
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AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
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EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
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Grande Cable, Fiber 1.5 Gbps
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GVEC.net Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
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VTX Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
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Spry Wireless Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
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Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
(844) 918-3658
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
(866) 699-3450
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Astound Broadband Powered by Grande $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
(844) 914-2189
GVEC.net $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
(800) 699-4832
Spry Wireless $99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(512) 729-7797
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.