Who is our top ranked provider in San Antonio TX? [Updated]

San Antonio, Texas Broadband Internet Service

San Antonio, TX has a total of 8 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 8 internet service options in San Antonio. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for San Antonio is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.9%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	95.3%
3	Alphabet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	16.1%
4	CellTex Networks	wireless	51 Mbps	51 Mbps	48.4%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	VTX1	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	29.0%
8	BM Service	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	24.7%

San Antonio TX Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in San Antonio which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in San Antonio of 15.24 Mbps are faster than the Bexar County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Texas.

San Antonio Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in San Antonio is 43.4 Mbps based upon 4106440 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the San Antonio population
Fiber optic internet is available to 75.8% of San Antonio residents
There are 8 residential internet providers in San Antonio, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in San Antonio is 39.9% faster than the Bexar County average and 34% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.7% of Bexar County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of San Antonio residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for San Antonio, Texas.

How do the internet speeds in San Antonio compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the San Antonio broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Canyon, Heath, Oak Ridge North, Scissors, Seven Points, Tenaha, Von Ormy

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for San Antonio, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 78023, 78054, 78056, 78073, 78109, 78112, 78154, 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78234, 78235, 78236, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242, 78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78262, 78263, 78264, 78265, 78266, 78268, 78269, 78270, 78275, 78278, 78279, 78280, 78283, 78284, 78285, 78286, 78287, 78288, 78289, 78291, 78292, 78293, 78294, 78295, 78296, 78297, 78298 and 78299

Who has the fastest internet service in San Antonio?

Spectrum, AT&T and Alphabet with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in San Antonio.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in San Antonio - AT&T.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 8 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of San Antonio, TX residents.

San Antonio Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.