Compare 78503 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.
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Internet providers in 78503
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78503 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 58% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Smartcom Telephone  | $29.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 5.270% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| VTCI | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Aerolink Networks | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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
9337
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 64.31%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78503 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 78503 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 62% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 78503 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 78503 area, and 64.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 78503, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in McAllen
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Smartcom Telephone | 45 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 83 Mbps | 66 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 113 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McAllen.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78503
The largest internet providers serving the 78503 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 most in the 78503 ZIP code, covering 58% 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 78503 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.
**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
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 78503 ZIP code, covering 58% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $53.98.
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, $0.76.
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 78503 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McAllen's providers, 57 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 78503 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78503 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, $53.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 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, $0.76.
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 78503 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, 57 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 78503 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78503 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, $53.98.
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, $0.76.
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 78503 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all McAllen's providers, 57 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78503 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78503 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 58% of households in 78503. The next fastest internet provider in the 78503 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 100% of the area.
Smartcom Telephone offers the cheapest internet in the 78503 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McAllen, $53.98.
Smartcom Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78503 ZIP code, covering 5.270% of the city.
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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*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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