13 Best Internet Providers in McAllen, TX
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McAllen ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,013 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real McAllen Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
McAllen has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McAllen.
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McAllen has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McAllen.
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Above are the top 4 providers in McAllen, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 McAllen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McAllen, TX?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in McAllen based on 373 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McAllen, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McAllen
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McAllen Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McAllen Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 373 reviews from Texas internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for McAllen residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.38 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.65 out of 5 stars and 78.2% coverage in McAllen.
At a national level, based on 3914 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McAllen?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McAllen?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 McAllen
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartcom Telephone | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Twin | 200 Mbps | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Coba Systems | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McAllen
| ISP / Tech Type | McAllen Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McAllen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in McAllen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McAllen?
Texas customers rate Spectrum as the cheapest internet service provider in 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.
Spectrum received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McAllen customers with an average price rating of 3.57 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in McAllen, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McAllen
| ISP / Tech Type | McAllen Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McAllen Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for McAllen below, including the metrics used and how McAllen compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McAllen that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.33% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,013 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for McAllen. | 7.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 10% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 65% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 65% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
McAllen ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McAllen is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McAllen is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McAllen have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McAllen ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
85% of McAllen households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of McAllen residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to McAllen?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a McAllen Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McAllen is 3.4, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. the McAllen area's average household income is $57,970 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
McAllen also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of McAllen has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McAllen households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,059 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 29.0% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,059 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Smartcom Telephone Fiber.
MetroNet Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
3,126 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 16.7% of McAllen homes. Across the city, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,126 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 12.0% of McAllen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 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 McAllen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 12.0% of McAllen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 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 higher than other types of internet service available in McAllen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.4% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 5.1% of McAllen homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
Spectrum Cable in McAllen, TX
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.9% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
EarthLink DSL in McAllen, TX
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.6% of McAllen homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 29 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in McAllen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in McAllen, TX
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.6% of McAllen homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 29 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McAllen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
352 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 352 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of McAllen homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of McAllen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of McAllen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Twin Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Twin offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.4% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Twin Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Coba Systems Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Coba Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Coba Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in McAllen?
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 McAllen is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McAllen is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McAllen, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does McAllen compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McAllen stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to McAllen's B ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
Customer Reviews
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Lou M
GCET Fiber
September 10, 2024 My neighborhood is forced to have this internet provider. We can get other internet services from any satellite providers, but our home has the built in hardware to work with Greenfield only. It’s not bad, but I have heard from others their internet can disconnect at rare random times. I’ve never had an outage and it does a good job with all my devices I have in my smart home. Pricing can be a bit less but it’s good for what I’m getting. They do offer much faster internet for a bit more added on to the price. I have their basic plan and it does the job just fine.
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Clem D.
Spectrum Cable
June 25, 2023 Spectrum is a very solid internet provider. They have great speed and it's offered at a very reasonable rate. Sometimes there are outages and disruptions but the app keeps me up to date and allows me to easily reboot service. I would definitely recommend internet from spectrum to others.
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A McAllen, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 23, 2023 Sometimes loses internet connectivity every few months but overall is strong and connected well.
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A McAllen, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 23, 2023 More
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