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Find internet providers serving the 78251 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
En-Touch Systems  | $29.95 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.770% |
| En-Touch Systems | $29.95 | 60 - 115 Mbps | Cable | 7.770% |
| Grande Communications | $35.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.150% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 93% |
| Vivint Wireless | $50.00 | - | Wireless | 12% |
| Alamo Broadband | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 11% |
| Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 5.950% |
| Rock Solid Internet & Telephone | - | - | Wireless | 1.810% |
*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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.54%
3 providers - 10.92%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78251 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 78251 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in the 78251 ZIP code.
There are 11 internet providers serving the 78251 area, and 96.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 11 internet providers in 78251, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 123 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 177 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Antonio.
The largest internet providers serving the 78251 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 78251 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 25% of the area. San Antonio’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 78251 ZIP code.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78251 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $42.31.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.44.
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 78251 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 507 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 78251 ZIP code, covering 25% 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 78251 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, $42.31.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.44.
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 78251 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 507 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 78251 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78251 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $42.31.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Antonio, $0.44.
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 78251 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Antonio's providers, 507 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78251 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78251 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 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 78251 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78251 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 25% of households in 78251. The next fastest internet provider in the 78251 ZIP code is En-Touch Systems, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.770% of the area.
En-Touch Systems offers the cheapest internet in the 78251 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Antonio, $42.31.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78251 ZIP code, covering 25% of the city. En-Touch Systems also offers fiber internet in 78251 and is available to 7.770% of households.
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.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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