Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Provider | Starting monthly price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Astound Broadband 300 Read full review | $20 | 300Mbps | None |
Brightspeed 200 | $50 | 200Mbps | $15 (optional) |
Spectrum Internet Ultra Read full review | $50 | 300Mbps | $7 (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plan) | 245Mbps | None |
Spry Silver | $79 | 150Mbps | Varies |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in San Marcos depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
San Marcos internet providers, such as Astound Broadband, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Astound Broadband 1500 Read full review | $55 | 1,500Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Cable |
Astound Broadband 1000 Read full review | $45 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Cable |
Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Brightspeed 1 Gig | $65 | 940Mbps | 940Mbps | None | Fiber |
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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? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites 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 answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that 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.
What is the best internet service provider in San Marcos?
Thanks to its wide availability in San Marcos, speeds up to 1 gigabit and simple service terms, Spectrum is the best internet provider for most households in the area.
Is fiber internet available in San Marcos?
The FCC reports that fiber internet is available to almost 44% of San Marcos addresses. The largest fiber networks in the area are offered by Brightspeed and Pavlov Media, but select homes may also be serviceable for fiber under Spectrum.
What is the cheapest internet provider in San Marcos?
Astound Broadband offers the cheapest service in San Marcos: $20 monthly for download speeds up to 300Mbps.
Which internet provider in San Marcos offers the fastest plan?
The fastest speed available in San Marcos is 1.5 gigabits -- or 1,500Mbps -- which Astound Broadband offers for $55 monthly.
Source: cnet.com