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

Selma, Texas Broadband Internet Service

Selma, TX has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Selma. 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 Selma is AT&T. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.6%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.9%
3	CellTex Networks	wireless	51 Mbps	51 Mbps	100.0%
4	VTX1	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Bexar County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.

Selma Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Selma is 7.19 Mbps. This is 41% slower than the Bexar County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Selma is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.7% of Bexar County residents
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Selma population
Fiber optic internet is available to 71.1% of Bexar County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Selma 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 Selma 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 AT&T as the top provider for Selma, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Selma?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Selma.

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

The following zip codes were used: 78154

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

Click through to see how the Selma broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brushy Creek, Chula Vista, El Lago, Forest Hill, Giddings, Preston, Stowell

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Selma, Texas?

CellTex Networks and VTX1 provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Selma.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Selma, TX residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Selma 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.