Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Spectrum’s 100Mbps plan for $30 per month is the cheapest option in San Benito, though it may not be available to every address in town. The price goes up to $50 after the first year and you’ll need to either rent a router for $10 per month or provide your own. If Spectrum’s pricing or service doesn’t work for you, consider bundling a mobile plan with a home internet plan from Verizon or T-Mobile. Here’s what you need to know about 5G home internet.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Spectrum Read full review | $30 | 100Mbps | Free modem; $10 router (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 100Mbps | None |
AT&T Internet Read full review | $60 | Varies | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($30 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in San Benito depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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San Benito internet providers, like Spectrum, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including AT&T Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Spectrum’s coverage of San Benito delivers decent download speeds to the city. A recent Ookla speed test report showed a nearly 243Mbps median download speed for fixed internet in San Benito. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis). The median speed for Texas overall is close to 270Mbps. Spectrum has the fastest plan in town with its gig option, but uploads are limited to about 35Mbps on the cable network. Fiber ISPs are expanding in the Rio Grande Valley, so San Benito residents may soon have additional options for faster home internet speeds.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Spectrum Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary pricing, availability and speed database that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Spectrum is the ISP to start with when shopping for home internet in San Benito. It offers download speeds up to a gig, covers almost all of town and has reasonable introductory pricing. Prices go up after the first year, but that could be a good time to try negotiating. Verizon and T-Mobile are two possible internet alternatives. Both offer 5G home internet in San Benito but are not open for every address in town. Look for Vexus Fiber to roll out its symmetrical offerings in San Benito, but construction can take time.
What is the cheapest internet provider in San Benito?
Spectrum offers its 100Mbps plan for $30 per month as an introductory rate for the first year. Otherwise, expect to pay at least $50 monthly for broadband in San Benito unless you bundle a mobile plan with a 5G home internet plan from T-Mobile or Verizon.
Which internet provider in San Benito offers the fastest plan?
Spectrum’s top-end 1,000Mbps cable plan is the fastest in town until Vexus Fiber builds its network out across San Benito.
Is fiber internet available in San Benito?
What internet provider has the best coverage in San Benito?
Spectrum has the best coverage of any wired internet provider in San Benito. The cable network reaches over 90% of homes, according to FCC data.
Source: cnet.com