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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 34% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.848% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Wired | 0.301% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Celltex Networks  | $44.90 | 10 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 78% |
| Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 63% |
| Alamo Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 46% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 38% |
| Vivint Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 3.413% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 97.07%
3 providers - 18.87%
4+ providers - 1.99%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Antonio 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 San Antonio area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of San Antonio residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in San Antonio.
There are 10 internet providers serving the San Antonio area, and 97.07% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Antonio's 10 internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in San Antonio are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to San Antonio.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all San Antonio residents, covering 91% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 34% of the area. San Antonio’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of San Antonio 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in San Antonio covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Antonio 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 San Antonio, $46.34.
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 Antonio, $0.29.
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 Antonio. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 360 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in San Antonio covering 34% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout San Antonio than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $46.34.
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 Antonio, $0.29.
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 1,000 Mbps in San Antonio. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 360 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 San Antonio covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Antonio 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 San Antonio, $46.34.
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 Antonio, $0.29.
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 Antonio. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 360 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Antonio, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Antonio, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Antonio and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Antonio at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Antonio at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Antonio 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 Antonio 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 Antonio cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in San Antonio with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in San Antonio. The next fastest internet provider in San Antonio is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 34% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in San Antonio with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $46.34.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in San Antonio, covering 34% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in San Antonio and is available to 1.848% of households.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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