Best Internet Providers in 78242, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 78242, TX
78242 has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 78242.
Ranks compare 78242 with the 67 Bexar County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 78242, TX at a Glance
78242 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 78242 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 78242, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 78242 based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 78242, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.61% of the zip.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 78242?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 78242
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Alamo Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How 78242 Compares to the Rest of Bexar County
78242's report card score is tied 25th of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 39th of 67.
| Measure | 78242 | Rank among Bexar County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | San Antonio | Bexar County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | Tied 25th of 67 | 90.2% | 93.2% | 71.5% | 78203 (100.0%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 4,781 Mbps | 31st of 67 | 4,699 Mbps | 5,129 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 78217 (7,684 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | Tied 45th of 67 | 9 | 9.2 | 7.1 | 78263 (12.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | 5th of 67 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 78236 (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 59th of 67 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 78236 (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 41st of 67 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 78023 and 78234 and 6 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 54th of 67 | 93% | 93% | 91% | 78015 (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 37th of 67 | 77% | 78% | 76% | 78015 (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | Tied 56th of 67 | 81% | 81% | 81% | 78234 (100%) |
| Median household income | $54,483 | 55th of 67 | $89,654 | $86,480 | $93,246 | 78255 ($175,713) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 40th of 67 | 17% | 18% | 16% | 78249 and 78256 (28%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in 78242, against 90.2% across San Antonio and 93.2% across Bexar County. Households in 78242 are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,483 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 78242
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 78242?
EarthLink Fiber in 78242, TX
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,933 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.2% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,933 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 78242 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 78242, TX
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(534)
Avg. Download Speed
4,933 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 95.2% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,933 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 78242 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in 78242, TX
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.6% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 78242?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
330 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 330 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(359)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
450 Mbps
Alamo Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 450 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.4% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 78242, TX
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.4% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 78242?
Spectrum Cable in 78242, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1723)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 78242?
EarthLink DSL in 78242, TX
Availability:
46.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 46.0% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 78242 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 78242, TX
Availability:
46.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 46.0% of 78242 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 78242 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 78242 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 78242 that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, 78225 (San Antonio) has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and 78236 (Lackland AFB) the fewest (0.0%); 78242 has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78242 (this page) | 33,710 | 96.8% | 4,781 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 61/100 |
| 78245 (San Antonio) | 91,526 | 98.3% | 6,540 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 83/100 |
| 78227 (San Antonio) | 46,420 | 95.8% | 5,217 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 61/100 |
| 78237 (San Antonio) | 36,223 | 99.5% | 5,284 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 52/100 |
| 78211 (San Antonio) | 29,971 | 99.7% | 5,022 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 56/100 |
| 78224 (San Antonio) | 21,775 | 90.2% | 4,295 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 62/100 |
| 78252 (San Antonio) | 17,141 | 86.9% | 4,878 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 81/100 |
| 78225 (San Antonio) | 12,578 | 99.8% | 4,993 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 43/100 |
| 78236 (Lackland AFB) | 9,467 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 75/100 |
| 78226 (San Antonio) | 7,172 | 86.4% | 4,893 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| 78243 (San Antonio) | 235 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 78242?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 78242
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Alamo Broadband | 450 |
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 78242 Internet Providers
Based on 425 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 78242 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in 78242.
At a national level, based on 4128 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 78242 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 78242, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 78242 Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (183) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (195) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 78242
Based on data reported by 78242 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 78242. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,865 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 78242 Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (183) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (195) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 78242?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.97 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 78242 customers with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 78242, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 78242
| ISP / Tech Type | 78242 Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (183) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (195) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Janet Gallmeyer
GEUS
October 06, 2026 I have always had good service through Geus. The only problem I have is with your high late payment price. You give us just one day, this month I will have to pay over $20 for being late by only one day. Most places will give you a five day grace period but not Geus. My own pay date is always the second Wednesday of each month being on social security my pay date changes each month. So I can't always pay on exact date you require. It's hard to have to pay like a $20 late fee for seniors on social security. You should change it to five days grace period instead of just one day late. Please change this.
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AT&T Fixed Wireless
September 30, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 78242?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 78242 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 78242 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 78242, available to 99.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.