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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.774% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 49% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.676% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
San Diego Broadband  | $59.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 6.624% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.15%
2 providers - 91.93%
3 providers - 40.55%
4+ providers - 0.40%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Marcos is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the San Marcos area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of San Marcos residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in San Marcos.
There are six internet providers serving the San Marcos area, and 91.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Marcos's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| San Diego Broadband | 30 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Wireless |
| Cox | 186 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 157 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 128 Mbps | 82 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Marcos.
The largest internet providers in San Marcos are AT&T, Spectrum, and Cox bringing DSL and cable options to San Marcos.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all San Marcos residents, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 49% of the area. San Marcos’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 86% of San Marcos residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in San Marcos covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Marcos to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Marcos, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Marcos, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in San Marcos. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Marcos's providers, 457 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in San Marcos covering 49% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Marcos residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in San Marcos, $54.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Marcos, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in San Marcos. These download speeds are available to 49% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Marcos's providers, 457 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in San Marcos covering 86% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Marcos residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in San Marcos, $54.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Marcos, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in San Marcos. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Marcos's providers, 457 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Marcos, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Marcos, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Marcos and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in San Marcos at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Marcos at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Marcos residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of San Marcos may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to San Marcos DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in San Marcos with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in San Marcos. The next fastest internet provider in San Marcos is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.774% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in San Marcos with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Marcos, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in San Marcos, covering 6.774% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in San Marcos and is available to 4.676% of households.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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