San Marcos, TX Internet
Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX
Compare every internet provider in San Marcos, TX: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedRoles count plans reaching at least 5% of San Marcos. Faster only in small pockets: Frontier Fiber 7 Gig up to 7,000 Mbps (~4% of the city).
Spectrum is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 76% of the city. AT&T is the fastest where available, with fiber speeds up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 8% of the city, and if it reaches your address, it is the faster choice. Where Spectrum does not reach, Brightspeed is the broadest backup, mostly DSL across about 49% of the city, with its fastest common DSL tier reaching up to 60 Mbps across about 6%.
Local availability shifts quickly: in Blanco Gardens, Spectrum reaches about 29% of the ZIP, while Astound Broadband reaches about 26%, and Astound’s fiber reaches about 23%. ZIP 78667 is the standout, with Astound Broadband fiber reaching about 94%, while Spectrum reaches only about 1% there. Rio Vista and Springtown can look different from either ZIP, and older apartments or homes may still be limited by DSL or copper infrastructure. For students at Texas State University and Austin Community College San Marcos Campus, reliable service matters for Zoom, streaming, and gaming, so check the exact address before choosing, since coverage can change street by street.
Best Internet Providers in San Marcos, TX
Best plan here: Internet Gig 1 Gig — faster than 80% of all internet options in Texas
- Internet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable1,000 MbpsDownload80Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet 100$30/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable100 MbpsDownload18Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload can handle multiple simultaneous 4K streams, gaming, video calls, and busy smart homes. Spectrum’s cable Internet Gig plan has a Speed Score of 80/100, above the city average of 67, making it a solid, reliable choice for most households. Availability is address dependent, with this plan reaching about 76% of San Marcos, so confirm your address qualifies before signing up.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s cable service offers up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, which is excellent for households with multiple streamers, gamers, remote workers, and smart devices. The fastest plan is available to about 76% of San Marcos, but availability is address-dependent, so check your address first; the 500 Mbps plan is also a strong choice, while the 100 Mbps option may be adequate for lighter use but offers less room for a busy modern household.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Speed Score: Faster than 92% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
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 at a Speed Score of 92/100. Its cable plan is also a reliable choice, offering up to 1500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a 92/100 score. The technology available depends on your address, with fiber reaching about 16% of the city and cable about 22%, so verify which option serves your home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband is a strong option for fast home internet, offering up to 1,500 Mbps through both cable and fiber. The fiber plan offers symmetrical speeds up to 1,500 Mbps and reaches about 16% of San Marcos census blocks, while the cable plan reaches about 22% with up to 1,500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, so availability and the best choice depend on your address.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed — faster than 95% of all internet options in Texas
- AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload80Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward cardFiber500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300Mbps$35/mo for 12 months (new customers, with AutoPay & paperless bill discount, wired connection to gateway) · $200 AT&T Visa Reward CardFiber300 MbpsDownload66Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload66Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
At $90/mo for 12 months, AT&T Internet 5 GIG offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways, a $150 reward card, and a 95/100 Speed Score that is above the city average of 67, making it a top-tier fiber option. Availability is address-dependent, and this plan reaches about 8% of San Marcos, so check your address to confirm that the high-performing fiber service is available rather than AT&T Internet Air fixed wireless.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
AT&T offers strong value where its fiber is available, with $35/mo for up to 300 Mbps both ways, $50/mo for up to 1,000 Mbps both ways, and $90/mo for up to 5,000 Mbps both ways. These are excellent options, but fiber availability is address-dependent and the 5,000 Mbps plan reaches only about 8% of San Marcos, while the fixed-wireless Internet Air plan reaches about 21% and offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload. Check for fiber first, since Internet Air is a reasonable alternative but may be less suitable for heavy uploads or demanding households.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Brightspeed Internet up to 100 Mbps — slower than 82% of all internet options in Texas
- Brightspeed Internet up to 100 Mbps$65/mo for 12 months (qualifying Fiber Brightspeed customers; new customers for reward card) · $250 Reward CardDSL100 MbpsDownload18Our score$65Per month
Source: Brightspeed official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Brightspeed’s plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, suitable for basic browsing, streaming, and smaller households, but its 18/100 Speed Score is well below San Marcos’s city average of 67. This DSL service has limited performance compared with alternatives, so consider checking other providers first for demanding gaming, video calls, or multiple simultaneous users. The plan is available to about 0% of San Marcos, so confirm the technology and speeds offered at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Brightspeed
Up to 100 Mbps over DSL can handle basic browsing, video calls, and streaming for a small household, but it may feel limiting with many connected devices or heavier use. This is a below-average option with a Speed Score of 18/100, so check for faster internet first, since Brightspeed’s availability and speed depend on your address.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
VTX Communications, LLC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans start at $59.95 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Households that need fast, responsive service for streaming, remote work, and multiple connected devices should consider VTX Communications, LLC’s fiber plan, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and upload with a Speed Score of 80/100, above San Marcos’s average top speed score of 67. Fiber is a top-tier option, although this plan reaches only about 1% of the city. VTX also offers fixed wireless plans, including up to 400/50 Mbps with a Speed Score of 75/100, so the best technology and performance depend on what reaches your specific address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About VTX Communications, LLC
VTX Communications, LLC can be an excellent choice for homes that need fast, reliable service, with fiber offering up to 1000 Mbps both ways, though it reaches only about 1% of census blocks in San Marcos. Availability is highly address-dependent, and most other options are fixed wireless, including up to 400/50 Mbps in about 6% of census blocks, while slower plans may not be sufficient for busy modern households, so check for faster service at your address first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in Texas
- Fiber 7 Gig$124.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, maintain service 365 days for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber7,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$124.99Per month
- Fiber 5 Gig$104.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher, maintain service for 365 days) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$104.99Per month
- Fiber 2 Gig$79.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber2,000 MbpsDownload93Our score$79.99Per month
- Fiber 1 Gig$64.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig plan) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber1,000 MbpsDownload80Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 500$44.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber500 MbpsDownload76Our score$44.99Per month
- Fiber 200$29.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber200 MbpsDownload51Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 7000 Mbps both ways on Frontier Fiber 7 Gig can comfortably handle large households, 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and heavy simultaneous downloads, earning a 99/100 Speed Score that is above San Marcos’s city average of 67. Fiber is a top-tier option and an excellent choice, but availability depends on your address, with this plan reaching about 4% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Frontier
Frontier’s Fiber 7 Gig plan offers up to 7,000 Mbps both ways, easily handling multiple 4K streams, large downloads, gaming, and demanding work from home. Fiber is an excellent option, but this plan is available to only about 4% of San Marcos, so check your address first because Frontier’s strongest choices are highly location-dependent.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
GVTC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload can handle heavy streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices. GVTC’s fiber plan is an excellent, top-tier option with a Speed Score of 80/100, above San Marcos’s average top speed score of 67, and is available to about 6% of the city. Your address may instead be served by GVTC’s copper plan, which offers up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 1/100, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is not available.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About GVTC
GVTC’s fastest option is fiber with up to 1000 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload, an excellent choice for streaming, video calls, gaming, and multiple connected devices. This fiber plan is available across about 6% of San Marcos census blocks, so availability is address-dependent, while the fallback copper plan reaches about 3% and offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, which may not be sufficient for many modern households.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Households that need fast, low-latency service for streaming, remote work, gaming, or many connected devices should consider Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop’s fiber plan. It offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, has a Speed Score of 80, and reaches about 5% of San Marcos, making it an excellent, top-tier option that is above the city’s average top speed score of 67. Because availability depends on your address, verify that fiber is offered there, since the provider’s Lbr Fixed Wireless plan is limited to up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 18.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop
Homes with heavy streaming, gaming, or remote-work needs should consider Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop for its excellent fiber option, with up to 1000 Mbps both ways. That fiber reaches about 5% of San Marcos census blocks, so availability is highly address-dependent, and the fallback fixed wireless plan offers only up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, which may be limiting for busy households, so check your address for fiber or other faster options first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in Texas
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Rise Broadband’s fiber reaches just 2.9% of San Marcos, so relatively few addresses are likely to qualify. Where available, its fiber plan is an excellent choice, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 80/100, above the city’s average top speed score of 67. Availability is highly address-dependent, so check your exact address to confirm this top-tier option reaches your home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Rise Broadband
Rise Broadband reaches about 3% of San Marcos, so most shoppers will have limited odds of getting its service. Where available, its fiber plan offers excellent, modern performance with up to 1000 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload, but availability is highly address-dependent, so check your exact address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 66% of all internet options in Texas
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload66Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which can support streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, though fixed wireless may be less consistent than wired connections. Its 5G Home plan has a Speed Score of 66/100, about the same as San Marcos’s city average of 67, making it an adequate option rather than a standout. Availability depends on your address, with this plan reaching about 74% of the city, so check your location before signing up and compare available technologies if you need the most consistent performance.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is adequate for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, though its below-average 66/100 speed score means it may feel limited for heavier households. It is available to about 74% of San Marcos, but performance depends on your address, so check whether faster fiber or cable options are available before choosing it, especially if several people regularly work, study, or game online.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Texas
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload75Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
T-Mobile suits budget-conscious households that want a practical fixed wireless connection for streaming, work, and everyday use, with up to 500 Mbps download, 60 Mbps upload, and a Speed Score of 76/100, above San Marcos’s city average of 67. The service can be a convenient alternative to wired internet, but fixed wireless performance may vary with network conditions, and the 500 Mbps plans are available to about 52% of San Marcos addresses, so confirm eligibility before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want solid everyday performance from fixed wireless, including streaming, video calls, and several connected devices, with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and a good 76/100 Speed Score. The fastest plans are available to about 52% of San Marcos, so availability is address-dependent, and you should confirm eligibility at your home before relying on the service for heavier needs.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 75% of all internet options in Texas
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload75Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload51Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload18Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Satellite service can support everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may be less suitable for gaming or other real-time use. Starlink’s Residential Max 400 Mbps plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with a 75/100 Speed Score that is above the city average of 67. It is shown as available to 100.0% of San Marcos, but check wired options at your address before choosing, since they may provide more consistent real-world performance.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, which can reach homes where wired service is unavailable, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities. Its Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with availability at 100.0% of San Marcos and a good 75/100 Speed Score, though you should check for fiber or cable at your address first because those technologies generally provide a better everyday experience.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 82% of all internet options in Texas
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload18Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload12Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload5Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
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 buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 18/100 Speed Score is below San Marcos’s city average of 67. Because all listed plans use satellite technology, performance is more limited and latency is typically higher than with fiber or cable, so consider checking other providers first and confirm availability at your specific address. Fusion is available to 100.0% of San Marcos, while the cheaper Select and Lite plans offer lower speeds and scores.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but those satellite plans provide below-average value for today’s streaming, gaming, and work needs, especially after the promotional rates end. All three plans are available to 100% of San Marcos, yet you should check your address for faster fiber, cable, or other options first because satellite’s higher latency and limited performance may not be sufficient for modern internet use.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 83% of all internet options in Texas
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload17Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload12Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for San Marcos
Viasat is a limited-performance option compared with other technologies, with Viasat Essentials offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for a Speed Score of 17/100, below the San Marcos city average of 67. Essentials is available to 100.0% of the city, but satellite’s higher latency and lower scores make it worth checking other providers available at your address first.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a widely available fallback, but you should check for faster internet first because its satellite plans are below average, with Viasat Essentials offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, and Viasat Unleashed offering up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month. Both plans reach 100% of San Marcos, but satellite can have high latency and may be limiting for modern needs such as heavy streaming, video calls, and gaming.
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Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in San Marcos
All 27 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 27 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload75Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)1,000 MbpsDownload80Our score$60Per month~75.7%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month~75.7%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload51Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload66Our score$60Per month~73.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$60Per month~51.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55$70Per month~51.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload75Our score$35$50Per month~51.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- StarlinkResidential 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload18Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload18Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
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 100 for $30/month for 12 months, reaching about 76% of San Marcos.
Its 100 Mbps cable tier reaches about 76% of the city, supporting shared browsing, streaming, and coursework.
Check first: Confirm the address, because Spectrum does not reach every home.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T 5 GIG where available for symmetrical 5,000 Mbps service reaching about 8% of San Marcos.
AT&T fiber offers the city's fastest listed tier, with matching 5,000 Mbps download and upload speeds.
Check first: Fiber availability is address-specific and reaches only about 8% of the city.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Astound Broadband fiber where available for 1,500 Mbps symmetrical service reaching about 16% of San Marcos.
Its fiber tier pairs 1,500 Mbps downloads and uploads with strong capacity for streaming and multiplayer gaming.
Check first: Astound fiber reaches about 16% citywide, so verify the exact address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Use Starlink Residential 100 at $55/month for 100 Mbps, available everywhere in San Marcos.
Starlink's 100 Mbps plan reaches every address, unlike terrestrial providers with smaller footprints.
Check first: The $55 rate is a listed plan price; check the address for wired alternatives first.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in San Marcos
Blanco Gardens 78666
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Spectrum reaches about 29% of Blanco Gardens, while Astound fiber reaches about 23%.
ZIP 78667
Astound Broadband is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber.
Astound fiber reaches about 94% of ZIP 78667, making it the dominant listed wired option.
Blanco Gardens 78666
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
Who is the best internet provider in San Marcos, TX?
Spectrum is the best overall provider, offering cable up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 76% of San Marcos; AT&T reaches about 8% with faster 5,000 Mbps fiber. Choose AT&T only if its fiber reaches your address; otherwise, Spectrum offers the strongest overall combination of speed and availability.
What is the fastest internet in San Marcos, TX?
AT&T has the fastest service where available: 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 8% of San Marcos, while Spectrum's 1,000 Mbps cable reaches about 76%. AT&T is the faster choice only when its fiber reaches your address; Spectrum is more broadly available.
Which internet provider covers the most of San Marcos, TX?
T-Mobile covers the largest non-satellite footprint at about 83% of San Marcos, while satellite service is available everywhere. T-Mobile's 400 Mbps Rely plan reaches about 52%, so confirm plan availability separately from the provider's overall footprint.
What is the cheapest internet plan in San Marcos, TX?
Frontier Fiber 200 is the cheapest listed plan at $29.99 per month for 200 Mbps, reaching about 5% of San Marcos. That is a promotional starting rate for 12 months for new customers, with Fiber 1 Gig or higher required for the Samsung credit.
Can I get fiber internet in San Marcos?
Astound fiber reaches about 16% of San Marcos, while AT&T fiber reaches about 9% and Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop fiber reaches about 5%. Fiber availability varies sharply by address, with Astound fiber covering about 94% of ZIP 78667 but about 23% of Blanco Gardens.
What internet speed do I need in San Marcos?
A 100 Mbps plan reaches about 76% through Spectrum and can support ordinary streaming, browsing, and remote work for smaller households. Larger shared households should check faster tiers, such as Spectrum 500 Mbps or Astound's 1,500 Mbps fiber where those technologies reach the address.
What internet is available in Blanco Gardens?
Spectrum reaches about 29% of Blanco Gardens, while Astound cable reaches about 26% and Astound fiber reaches about 23%. Check the exact address because these ZIP-level figures do not mean every home in Blanco Gardens can order each 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
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
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
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
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.