Best Internet Providers in McAllen, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McAllen, TX
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.
Ranks compare McAllen with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in McAllen, TX at a Glance
McAllen Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Smartcom Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 McAllen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McAllen, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in McAllen 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 McAllen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.92% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in McAllen?
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 McAllen
- Smartcom Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Twin - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Gigabit Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Smith Internet Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Coba Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
How McAllen Compares to Places Its Size
McAllen's report card score is tied 24th of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 35th of 45.
| Measure | McAllen | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Hidalgo County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.4% | 36th of 45 | 65.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,240 Mbps | 32nd of 45 | 3,240 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | 8th of 45 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | 2nd of 45 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 39th of 45 | 10% | 15% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 41st of 45 | 94% | 96% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | 45th of 45 | 88% | 92% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 44th of 45 | 69% | 74% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | 45th of 45 | 66% | 80% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $59,632 | 45th of 45 | $59,632 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 3rd of 45 | 19% | 17% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 65.4% of homes in McAllen, against 65.4% across Hidalgo County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in McAllen are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,632 (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 McAllen
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,059 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 28.6% 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.
Spectrum Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
25.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 25.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
3,636 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 24.5% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,636 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:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,544 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.4% of McAllen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,544 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:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,544 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 16.4% of McAllen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,544 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 McAllen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in McAllen, TX
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.2% 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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
353 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of McAllen homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 353 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% 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 53 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Twin Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Twin offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of McAllen homes. Across the city, Twin Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of McAllen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Coba Systems Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Coba Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% 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, 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 15, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in McAllen?
Spectrum Cable in McAllen, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.1% 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:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 51.0% 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in McAllen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in McAllen, TX
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 51.0% 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 5.4 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.
Internet in McAllen by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 38.0% of homes in 78503 to 82.3% in 78504. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McAllen
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights | 4,671 | 20.8% | 1,463 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
ZIP codes in McAllen
How McAllen Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McAllen that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Alton has the most homes with fiber (93.6%) and Pharr the fewest (46.2%); McAllen has 65.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen metro area (this page) | 870,781 | 65.4% | 3,240 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 61/100 |
| Mission | 146,840 | 82.8% | 3,766 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Edinburg | 88,856 | 74.9% | 3,360 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Pharr | 79,367 | 46.2% | 2,505 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 66/100 |
| San Juan | 39,149 | 74.8% | 2,905 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Alamo | 34,539 | 62.5% | 2,872 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Alton | 17,904 | 93.6% | 4,809 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 66/100 |
| Lopezville | 4,342 | 87.2% | 3,246 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 60/100 |
| Palmhurst | 4,015 | 56.7% | 3,049 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 70/100 |
| Granjeno | 301 | 95.3% | 4,786 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 40/100 |
| Madero | 31 | 0.0% | 628 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McAllen?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Smartcom Telephone 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
| Smartcom Telephone | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 |
| Twin | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Coba Systems | 100 |
| Gigabit Fiber | 100 |
| Smith Internet Solutions | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for McAllen Internet Providers
Based on 485 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for McAllen 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 94.3% coverage in McAllen.
At a national level, based on 4426 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McAllen Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McAllen, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McAllen Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McAllen
Based on data reported by McAllen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Smartcom Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in McAllen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,059 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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 | McAllen Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McAllen?
Of the providers in McAllen, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McAllen where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Coba Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
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 Rate your provider
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Smartcom Telephone. 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 McAllen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McAllen, available to 98.1% 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.