SAN MARCOS, TX
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Shop and compare 14 internet providers for San Marcos, TX
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn San Marcos, TX, your best bet is Spectrum, covering about 77% of the city, with its cable network reaching about 76% at speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. However, if AT&T is available at your address, it can be the better, faster pick, with fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps reaching about 8% of the city. Blanco Vista is split, with Astound Broadband listed on 25.9% of the ZIP for cable and 23.3% for fiber, versus Spectrum at 28.6% for cable, giving Astound the broader combined presence. ZIP 78667 is a different story, with Astound fiber reaching 93.8% and speeds up to 1,500/1,500 Mbps, while Spectrum appears at just 1.2%. Around Texas State University, student apartments can have a different provider mix from nearby homes, and older buildings may still be stuck on copper, so reliable service matters for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Kissing Tree, La Cima, and Avery Park may also vary from the broader ZIP pattern. Fixed wireless is another practical option, with Verizon reaching 73% of the city at speeds up to 300/20 Mbps. Coverage can change street by street, so confirm the exact address before signing up.
Best plan here: Internet Gig — faster than 88% of all internet options in Texas
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload88Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload78Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload65Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
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THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 1000 Mbps download and up to 35 Mbps upload on Spectrum’s top cable plan can handle multiple 4K streams, gaming, video calls, and busy connected households, while its 88/100 Speed Score is above the city average of 75. Cable is a solid, reliable choice for most households, but Internet Gig reaches 75.7% of San Marcos, so confirm plan availability at your address.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s Internet Gig plan offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, which is plenty for 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and many connected devices at once. Its cable service is a strong choice for most households and is available to 75.7% of San Marcos, with 500 Mbps and 100 Mbps options for lower-cost service, but availability is address-specific, so check your location before choosing a plan.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Fiber 5 GIG — faster than 99% of all internet options in Texas
- AT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/moFiber5,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$95Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/moFiber1,000 MbpsDownload93Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $75/moFiber500 MbpsDownload78Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber300 MbpsDownload78Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload75Our score$55Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
At $95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/mo, AT&T Fiber 5 GIG offers up to 5000 Mbps download and upload with a 99/100 Speed Score, making it a top-tier option and above San Marcos’s city average of 75. Fiber is an excellent choice where available, but this plan reaches 7.6% of the city, so check your address to confirm access to the best-performing AT&T technology.
About AT&T
$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo, gets you AT&T Fiber 300 with up to 300 Mbps both ways, while $50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/mo, gets you Fiber 1 GIG with up to 1000 Mbps both ways, a strong value for demanding home use. Both fiber plans are available to 8.7% of San Marcos, so this excellent option is highly address-dependent; where fiber is unavailable, Internet Air costs $55/mo for up to 300 Mbps both ways and is an adequate but potentially less consistent fixed-wireless fallback, so check your address for fiber first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Brightspeed 1 Gig — faster than 89% of all internet options in Texas
- Brightspeed 1 Gig$150 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber940 MbpsDownload89Our score$49.99Per month
- Brightspeed 500 Mbps$100 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber500 MbpsDownload78Our score$39.99Per month
- Brightspeed 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload75Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Brightspeed official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload can comfortably handle multiple 4K streams, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices. With a Speed Score of 89/100, Brightspeed fiber is a top-tier option and is above the city average of 75. Fiber availability depends on your address, with the 1 Gig plan reaching 4.3% of San Marcos, so verify that this technology is available before choosing it.
About Brightspeed
Up to 940 Mbps both ways on Brightspeed 1 Gig fiber can comfortably handle high-resolution streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once. It is an excellent option where available, with a Speed Score of 89/100, but that plan reaches only 4.3% of San Marcos, while the 500 Mbps and 200 Mbps fiber plans reach 4.3% and 4.4%, respectively, so check your address and compare other providers if Brightspeed fiber is not offered.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Speed Score: Faster than 93% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Astound Broadband is a top-tier option in San Marcos, with fiber offering up to 1500 Mbps download and 1500 Mbps upload and a 93/100 Speed Score, above the city’s 75 average. Fiber reaches 15.9% of the city, so the best technology depends on your address, while Astound’s cable plan is still a solid option with up to 1500 Mbps download, 50 Mbps upload, and an 89/100 Speed Score.
About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband is a strong choice for demanding home internet, offering fiber with up to 1500 Mbps download and upload speeds and a Speed Score of 93, plus cable with up to 1500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 89. Fiber is available in 15.9% of census blocks and cable in 21.8%, so the best option depends on your address, while cable should suit most households but may be less suitable for heavy upload needs.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in Texas
- Fiber 7 GigFiber7,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$109.99Per month
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$89.99Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload93Our score$49.99Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload78Our score$29.99Per month
- Fiber 200Fiber200 MbpsDownload75Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Frontier’s 99/100 Speed Score points to excellent performance for 4K streaming, gaming, large downloads, and many connected devices at once. Its Fiber 7 Gig plan offers up to 7000 Mbps down and 7000 Mbps up with a 99/100 Speed Score, making it a top-tier option above San Marcos’s city average of 75. That plan is available to 3.7% of the city, so confirm your address qualifies for Frontier’s fastest fiber service.
About Frontier
Frontier’s fastest fiber plan offers up to 7000 Mbps both ways, easily handling large downloads, 4K streaming, gaming, and many connected devices at once. Fiber is an excellent option, but it is highly address-dependent: the 7000 Mbps plan is available to 3.7% of San Marcos, while Fiber 1 Gig offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways for $49.99/mo and is available to 4.6%, so check your address before counting on service.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 81% of all internet options in Texas
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
5G fixed wireless can support streaming, video calls, and other everyday use, with 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and up to 75 Mbps upload for an 81/100 Speed Score, above the city average of 75. Availability varies by address, and this plan reaches 73.7% of San Marcos, so confirm access before choosing it; 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and up to 75 Mbps upload with a 75/100 Speed Score at its promotional $35/mo rate.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is an adequate option for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, with 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo. Both plans reach 73.7% of San Marcos, but fixed wireless can vary with signal and congestion, so check your address and consider fiber or cable first if you need the most consistent performance.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 76% of all internet options in Texas
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Households seeking a reasonably fast option for streaming, video calls, and several connected devices may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless a practical fit, with All-In offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload and a 76/100 Speed Score. That score is about the same as the city average of 75, while Rely offers up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload with a 75/100 score at a lower $50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo. Because both plans are available to 51.6% of San Marcos and fixed wireless performance can vary by address and local conditions, check serviceability and expected performance at your specific address.
About T-Mobile
For households that want good everyday speeds for streaming, work, and multiple devices, T-Mobile is a reasonable option, with All-In Home Internet offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo promotional rate, or Rely offering up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo promotional rate. These are fixed wireless plans, not fiber or cable, and each is available to 51.6% of San Marcos, so check your address carefully and compare faster wired options first if you need consistently strong performance for heavy simultaneous use.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
VTX Communications, LLC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans start at $59.95 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 92% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Households that stream, game, work from home, or need strong upload performance should consider VTX’s fiber, a top-tier option with up to 1000 Mbps download and up to 1000 Mbps upload and a 92/100 Speed Score. That fiber plan covers 0.6% of San Marcos, and VTX also serves some addresses with fixed wireless, so the fastest technology may not be available at your location. Where only fixed wireless is available, the fastest tier offers up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a 75/100 Speed Score, a good option but less capable for upload-heavy or latency-sensitive use than fiber.
About VTX Communications, LLC
Homes with demanding internet needs are the best fit for VTX Communications, LLC where its fiber is available, offering up to 1000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 92/100, though that plan reaches just 0.6% of census blocks. At other addresses, licensed fixed wireless offers up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 75/100 across 5.7% of census blocks, but lower tiers such as up to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload or up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload may not meet modern needs, so check your address for fiber or another faster option first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 92% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Large households and users who stream, game, work remotely, or need low-latency service will find Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop’s fiber an excellent choice, with up to 1000 Mbps download, up to 1000 Mbps upload, and a Speed Score of 92/100. Because the fiber plan covers 5.3% of San Marcos, the technology at your specific address matters; its fixed wireless alternative offers up to 100 Mbps download and up to 20 Mbps upload with a 44/100 Speed Score, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is unavailable.
About Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
Homes that need fast, dependable internet for streaming, remote work, gaming, or many connected devices should look first at Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop’s fiber, with up to 1000 Mbps download and upload and a Speed Score of 92/100. That excellent option is address-dependent and reaches 5.3% of census blocks here, while the provider’s fixed wireless option offers up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, which may be adequate for lighter use but can fall short for modern households, so check your address before choosing it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 65% of all internet options in Texas
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload65Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload43Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload43Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Satellite internet offers broad reach, but its higher latency can affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time uses. Starlink’s Residential Max plan provides up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload with a 65/100 Speed Score, below San Marcos’s city average of 75. The plan is listed as available to 100.0% of San Marcos, but checking other providers at your address first may reveal stronger performance.
About Starlink
Satellite internet is available across 100.0% of San Marcos and can handle everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may make gaming, video calls, and other real-time uses less responsive. Starlink’s fastest plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, with a 65/100 speed score, so check your address for fiber or cable first if you need a more responsive connection for remote work, gaming, or a busy household.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Ngso Satellite
GVTC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 84% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload can comfortably support streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices. The fiber plan’s 84/100 Speed Score makes it a top-tier option and a competitive choice in San Marcos. Availability depends on your address, with fiber covering 5.5% of the city, while the copper option reaches up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload with a 4/100 score, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is unavailable.
About GVTC
GVTC’s fastest option is fiber with up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload, a strong fit for streaming, video calls, gaming, and multiple connected devices. That fiber plan reaches 5.5% of San Marcos census blocks, so availability is very address-dependent; where it is not offered, GVTC’s copper option is only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, generally suitable for basic browsing but likely insufficient for modern households.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Speed Score: Faster than 84% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Rise Broadband’s fiber plan reaches 2.9% of San Marcos, so availability is limited and you will need to confirm that your address is covered. At eligible addresses, fiber is an excellent choice, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 84/100.
About Rise Broadband
Rise Broadband reaches just 2.9% of San Marcos, so most shoppers have limited odds of qualifying for its service. At eligible addresses, its fiber plan offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 84/100, making it an excellent choice for streaming, remote work, gaming, and multiple users, but check your address first because availability is limited.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 72% of all internet options in Texas
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload28Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload6Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload1Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet Fusion offers up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 28/100 Speed Score is below the city average of 75, limiting its value for the price. Fusion is available to 100.0% of San Marcos, but satellite service has higher latency and limited performance compared with alternatives, so check which other technologies reach your specific address before choosing it.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo for up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up, HughesNet offers broad but limited-value satellite service, with higher tiers reaching up to 50 Mbps down for $49.99/mo or up to 100 Mbps down for $94.99/mo. All three plans are available to 100.0% of San Marcos, but their Speed Scores range from 1/100 to 28/100, so check your address for fiber or cable first if you need reliable streaming, gaming, or several connected devices.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 94% of all internet options in Texas
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload6Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload1Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Viasat is a limited-performance option in San Marcos, so consider checking other providers first. Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, with a Speed Score of 6/100, below the city average of 75. Viasat Unleashed is slower at up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo, and while both plans show 100.0% availability, satellite’s higher latency makes it important to check what other technologies reach your address.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in San Marcos, so check whether faster internet is available at your address first. Its satellite plans reach 100.0% of the city, but the best option is up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month with a Speed Score of 6/100, while the $99.99 Unleashed plan is only up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a score of 1/100, which may feel limiting for modern needs and can come with satellite latency.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in San Marcos
All 29 product lines from the 9 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 29 plans
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload88Our score$60$70Per month~75.7%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload65Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$45$70Per month~73.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- SpectrumInternet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload78Our score$40$50Per month~75.7%CoverageCable
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35$60Per month~73.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- SpectrumInternet Advantage100 MbpsDownload65Our score$30Per month~75.7%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload43Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload43Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileAll-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70$80Per month~51.6%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50$60Per month~51.6%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in San Marcos
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet Advantage for 100 Mbps service reaching 75.7% of San Marcos.
Blanco Vista lists Spectrum cable at 28.6%, while ZIP 78667 lists Astound fiber at 93.8%.
Check first: Verify the address; Spectrum's 75.7% plan reach is narrower than its 77.4% overall footprint.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Astound Broadband fiber where available for symmetrical 1,500/1,500 Mbps service reaching about 16% citywide.
ZIP 78667 has 93.8% Astound fiber coverage, but ZIP 78666 lists 23.3%.
Check first: Verify Astound fiber at the address; its 32.2% overall footprint includes cable and fiber.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Pick Frontier Fiber 7 Gig where available; its 7,000/7,000 Mbps tier reaches 3.7%.
Spectrum Internet Gig reaches 75.7% at 1,000/35 Mbps, offering broader high-speed availability.
Check first: ZIP 78666 and ZIP 78667 have sharply different provider splits; verify the exact gaming address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Use Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps for 100 Mbps service reaching 100% of San Marcos.
Satellite plans reach 100% of San Marcos, providing the broadest listed address coverage.
Check first: Confirm the exact service address; T-Mobile's 354 Mbps plan reaches 51.6%, not its 82.6% footprint.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in San Marcos
Blanco Vista
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Widely listed cable internet.
Blanco Vista's ZIP 78666 lists Spectrum cable at 28.6% and Astound fiber at 23.3%, so compare both at the address.
ZIP 78667
Astound Broadband is currently the strongest option for Broad symmetrical fiber coverage.
ZIP 78667 lists Astound fiber at 93.8%, making it the dominant listed network there.
Blanco Vista
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for most households with regular streaming and work-from-home needs.
Spectrum leads this ZIP with 28.6% best-address share.
ZIP 78667
Astound Broadband is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Astound Broadband leads this ZIP with 93.8% best-address share.
Internet providers near San Marcos
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside San Marcos, check the neighboring market directly.
San Marcos Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in San Marcos TX?
Frontier's Fiber 7 Gig is the fastest listed plan at 7,000 Mbps, with a promotional starting rate of $109.99/mo and 3.7% city reach. For broader availability, Spectrum Internet Gig offers 1,000 Mbps and reaches 75.7% of San Marcos, where available.
Can I get fiber internet in ZIP 78667, San Marcos TX?
Yes—Astound Broadband fiber reaches 93.8% of ZIP 78667 at 1,500/1,500 Mbps. In ZIP 78666 (Blanco Vista), Astound fiber reaches 23.3%, so verify the exact address and tier before choosing a household plan or equipment there.
What is the cheapest internet plan in San Marcos TX?
Brightspeed's Brightspeed 200 Mbps is San Marcos's cheapest listed plan at a promotional starting rate of $29.99/mo for 200 Mbps, reaching 4.4%. Because that plan's reach is limited, check your address rather than assuming Brightspeed's 48.6% overall footprint includes it.
What internet speed do I need for gaming and streaming in San Marcos TX?
A 1,000 Mbps plan is a strong listed choice: Spectrum Internet Gig reaches 75.7% of San Marcos at 1,000/35 Mbps. Smaller households can consider Spectrum Internet Advantage at 100 Mbps with the same 75.7% plan reach, subject to address confirmation.
What internet is available in Blanco Vista San Marcos TX?
Blanco Vista has Spectrum cable coverage at 28.6% with 1,000/35 Mbps service. Astound Broadband also lists 25.9% cable and 23.3% fiber there, so compare both networks at your exact address before ordering home internet service.
How We Analyze Internet in San Marcos
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in San Marcos report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for San Marcos
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.