Compare 78501 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
McAllen – 92 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
McAllen – 18 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McAllen.
Internet providers in 78501
Find internet providers serving the 78501 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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78501 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6.600% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.600% |
Coba Systems  | $49.95 | - | Cable | 6.480% |
| Smartcom Telephone | $29.95 | - | DSL | 3.960% |
| Smartcom Telephone | $29.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 3.470% |
| Smartcom Telephone | $29.95 | - | Wired | 2.590% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| VTCI | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Aerolink Networks | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Coba Systems | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 6.480% |
| Wireless Internet Corp | $49.95 | 6 - 33 Mbps | Wireless | 2.400% |
*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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Broadband availability
19372
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.77%
3 providers - 20.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78501 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 78501 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.100% of those living in the 78501 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 78501 area, and 97.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 78501, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in McAllen
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Smartcom Telephone | 84 Mbps | 45 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 66 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 71 Mbps | 55 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McAllen.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78501
The largest internet providers serving the 78501 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 78501 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. McAllen’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 78501 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78501 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $49.48.
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 McAllen, $0.36.
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 78501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McAllen's providers, 336 Mbps.
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 all households in the 78501 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78501 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $49.48.
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 McAllen, $0.36.
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 78501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McAllen's providers, 336 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 78501 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78501 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $49.48.
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 McAllen, $0.36.
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 78501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all McAllen's providers, 336 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78501 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78501 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 78501. The next fastest internet provider in the 78501 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 6.600% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 78501 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $49.48.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78501 ZIP code, covering 6.600% of the city. Smartcom Telephone also offers fiber internet in 78501 and is available to 3.470% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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