Internet Providers in San Marcos, Texas

Internet Access in San Marcos, Texas

Broadband competition is above-average in San Marcos in comparison to other Texas cities, with is an average of 7 providers serviceable in each census block. San Marcos is currently the 38th most connected city in Texas. (As measured by the number of companies available at each local address) As it stands, only 6.34 percent of the area have fewer than two choices for Internet services.

Cable and DSL providers like CenturyLink are the top Internet service types available around San Marcos.

Spectrum is also a commonly available Internet option for San Marcos, offering primarily Cable connections available to 95 percent of San Marcos. Ranch Wireless offers an alternative wireless service for near one hundred percent of local residents, although it requires roof access and proximity to a Ranch Wireless tower or access point.

Keep in mind, since FCC data is currently only collected twice a year and only published 6+ months after, providers listed in the results below might not include the latest network expansions.

Viasat Internet is the most widespread Internet option overall. They have Internet coverage reaching near one hundred percent of San Marcos residents. HughesNet has coverage to close to one hundred percent of local residents. The top download speed recorded for Viasat is up to 100 Mbps. HughesNet advertised as high as 25 Mbps. As a rule, anything above 10 Mbps is enough for streaming lower-quality SD video to devices on WiFi. However, it may become an issue when multiple people try to use high-bandwidth applications like video chat and etc. Refer to the coverage maps below to see Internet options on a granular level in San Marcos.