Internet providers in McAllen, TX
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Internet options in McAllen, TX
You’ll probably need to set up internet and TV services for your new home when you move to McAllen. Even if you aren’t relocating to a new city, you can often get a better price just by switching providers. Our experts help you compare internet and cable providers in the McAllen area to find the best deal.
McAllen internet at a glance
There are eight internet providers serving the McAllen area. Depending on your McAllen ZIP code and address, you’d be able to access various internet types and services.
Internet availability in McAllen, TX
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Cable – 99%
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DSL – 84%
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Fiber-optic – 5%
McAllen, TX, residential internet providers
*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 04/01/20.
Compare the largest internet providers in McAllen
Spectrum, AT&T and HughesNet are the three major internet providers in McAllen. Here’s how they compare in terms of availability, internet plan options, pricing and other features.
Spectrum
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Provider details:
Spectrum’s cable internet service is available throughout McAllen. Spectrum customers can also access the provider’s free Wi-Fi hotspots in the city.
- Three internet plans
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- Modem included in all plans
- Extra savings with TV and home phone bundles
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Spectrum store locations:
- 921 W. Dove Ave., McAllen, TX 78501
AT&T
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Provider details:
AT&T’s widely available DSL internet delivers maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps to 84% of addresses in the McAllen area.
- Two internet plans
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- Includes AT&T Smart Home Manager
- Free access to Wi-Fi hotspot network
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AT&T store locations:
- 7113 N. 10th St., McAllen, TX 78504
- 1400 E. Expressway 83, Ste. 115, McAllen, TX 78503
- 3701 W. Expy 83, Ste. 100, McAllen, TX 78503
- 4000 N. 10th St., Suite B, McAllen, TX 78504
HughesNet
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Provider details:
HughesNet’s satellite internet service is available to 100% of the McAllen area. No hard data limit means you can still get internet connection at a reduced speed even after you hit a plan’s limit.
- Four internet plans
- Starting at $59.99/mo.*
- No hard data limit
- Built-in Wi-Fi service
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HughesNet store locations:
- 2708 W. Nolana Ave., #119, McAllen, TX 78504
*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 04/01/20.
Availability for other McAllen internet providers
- Aerolink Networks – Wireless internet with speed up to 15 Mbps available to 91% of McAllen.
- Tabco Services – Covering 66% of McAllen and surrounding areas, it has a maximum speed of 98 Mbps.
- Valley Telephone Cooperative – Wireless internet serving the entire McAllen area.
- Viasat – Satellite internet service covering 100% of McAllen with download speed up to 12 Mbps.
- VSAT – Satellite internet with a maximum speed of 2 Mbps covering 100% of the McAllen area.
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Fastest internet in McAllen
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
McAllen – 4%
Texas – 72%
U.S. – 73
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
McAllen – 3%
Texas – 26%
U.S. – 17%
Source: FCC
The fastest internet services in McAllen are typically from providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic network. Here are the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet services in the McAllen area.
McAllen’s fastest max advertised download speeds
- Spectrum – Cable network with speeds up to 100 Mbps
- AT&T – DSL network with a maximum speed of 100 Mbps
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Cheapest internet service providers in McAllen
There are quite a few providers serving McAllen with plans starting below $50/mo. You can also save more by bundling TV and home phone with your internet service or using your own compatible equipment to reduce rental fees.
Cheap internet plans in McAllen
- AT&T – $49.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
- Spectrum – $49.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
*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. Speeds may vary. As of 04/01/20.
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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in McAllen
Looking for an internet connection while you’re out and about? These are some of the places in McAllen where you can connect to the internet for free via Wi-Fi hotspots. Just remember that these are public networks, so avoid using them for online activities that may leave your personal information vulnerable.
Here are some public places with free Wi-Fi in McAllen:
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- Office Depot
- McAllen Miller International Airport
- Restaurants and coffee shops such as Starbucks, McDonald’s and Burger King
Spectrum and AT&T customers can also use the providers’ hotspot networks. Hotspot availability often correlates with the provider’s coverage in an area, so Spectrum customers may have access to more Wi-Fi hotspots in some neighborhoods.
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