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Internet providers in 78209
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 52% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Cable | 76% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| GTT Communications | - | - | DSL | 9.923% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| ZipLink Internet | $39.99 | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 1 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 80% |
| Alamo Broadband Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 62% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 33% |
| Unified Communications, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 2.234% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?78209 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78209 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 78209 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in the 78209 ZIP code.
There are 11 internet providers serving the 78209 area, and 99.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 11 internet providers in 78209, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78209
The largest internet providers serving the 78209 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 78209 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 52% of the area. San Antonio’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 78209 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78209 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $39.36.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 78209 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 359 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 78209 ZIP code, covering 52% 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 78209 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $39.36.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 78209 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 52% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 359 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 78209 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78209 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $39.36.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 78209 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 359 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78209 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78209 and the greater San Antonio area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Antonio at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Antonio at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 78209 ZIP, 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 $59.99 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.
Internet providers in 78209 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 78209?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78209 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 52% of households in 78209. The next fastest internet provider in the 78209 ZIP code is RCN, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 78209?
RCN offers the cheapest internet in the 78209 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $39.36.
Is fiber internet available in 78209?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78209 ZIP code, covering 52% of the city. RCN also offers fiber internet in 78209 and is available to 22% of households.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
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