Compare 78840 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Del Rio – 84 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Del Rio – 31 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Del Rio.
Internet providers in 78840
Find internet providers serving the 78840 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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78840 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
Big Bend Telecom  | $90.98 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.310% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Central Texas Tel Co-op | $56.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Big Bend Telecom | $90.98 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 6.000% |
| Big Bend Telecom | $90.98 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Satellite | 5.740% |
*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.
Need help?78840 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
18221
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.21%
2 providers - 2.42%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 78840 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 78840 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. No DSL or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Del Rio, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 78840 area, and 2.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 78840, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Del Rio
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 59 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 28 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Del Rio.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78840
The largest internet providers serving the 78840 ZIP code are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 78840 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Del Rio’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 78840 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 nearly all households in the 78840 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78840 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Del Rio, $68.99.
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 Del Rio, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 78840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Del Rio's providers, 32 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 78840 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78840 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Del Rio, $68.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Del Rio, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 78840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Del Rio's providers, 32 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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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
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 78840 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78840 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Del Rio, $68.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Del Rio, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 78840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Del Rio's providers, 32 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78840 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 78840 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 78840. The next fastest internet provider in the 78840 ZIP code is Central Texas Tel Co-op , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 78840 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Del Rio, $68.99.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
*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
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