Best Internet Providers in San Benito, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in San Benito, TX
San Benito has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in San Benito.
Ranks compare San Benito with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in San Benito, TX at a Glance
San Benito 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
VTX1 Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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 San Benito ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Benito, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in San Benito 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 San Benito, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.70% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in San Benito?
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 San Benito
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Smartcom Telephone - fiber coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Gigabit Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Ts Network - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kwikbit - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Smith Internet Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How San Benito Compares to Places Its Size
San Benito's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 4%.
| Measure | San Benito | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Cameron County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 24.5% | bottom 9% | 55.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,621 Mbps | bottom 12% | 4,008 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | bottom 49% | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | top 5% | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 27% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 4% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 3% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 2% | 54% | 74% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 4% | 69% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $51,570 | bottom 5% | $59,698 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 8% | 18% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 24.5% of homes in San Benito, against 55.8% across Cameron County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in San Benito are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,570 (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 San Benito
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Benito?
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in San Benito, TX
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 15.5% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in San Benito, TX
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.2% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fiber in San Benito, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 2.8% of San Benito homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in San Benito, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,951 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.8% of San Benito homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,951 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 San Benito from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in San Benito, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,951 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.8% of San Benito homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,951 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 San Benito from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Benito?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
398 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of San Benito homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 398 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 50 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of San Benito homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Ts Network Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Ts Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Ts Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of San Benito 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of San Benito 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of San Benito 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
Kwikbit Fixed Wireless in San Benito, TX
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kwikbit offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Kwikbit Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Benito?
Spectrum Cable in San Benito, TX
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.4% of San Benito homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Benito?
EarthLink DSL in San Benito, TX
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.3% of San Benito homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in San Benito, TX
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.3% of San Benito homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in San Benito by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
San Benito has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in San Benito
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in San Benito
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78586 | 52,304 | 23.9% | 1,590 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
How San Benito Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to San Benito that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Harlingen has the most homes with fiber (62.5%) and Rancho Viejo the fewest (3.5%); San Benito has 24.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito (this page) | 49,923 | 24.5% | 1,621 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Harlingen | 85,696 | 62.5% | 2,241 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 51/100 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,838 | 3.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 54/100 |
| Los Indios | 1,039 | 17.8% | 1,633 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Indian Lake | 864 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 44/100 |
| Lozano | 805 | 29.6% | 1,814 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 35/100 |
| Villa Cavazos | 634 | 94.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 42/100 |
| Landrum | 505 | 30.7% | 2,228 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 30/100 |
| Rangerville | 473 | 0.2% | 450 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 44/100 |
| La Paloma | 414 | 53.1% | 3,100 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
| Laureles | 319 | 0.0% | 989 Mbps | 5 | D | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Benito?
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, Spectrum 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 San Benito
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Smartcom Telephone | 5,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Kwikbit | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Gigabit Fiber | 100 |
| Ts Network | 50 |
| Smith Internet Solutions | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for San Benito Internet Providers
Based on 429 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for San Benito 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 76.2% coverage in San Benito.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 San Benito Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in San Benito, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | San Benito Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Benito
Based on data reported by San Benito ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in San Benito. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | San Benito Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Benito?
Of the providers in San Benito, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in San Benito 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 San Benito, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in San Benito
| ISP / Tech Type | San Benito 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (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 San Benito?
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 San Benito is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 San Benito is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in San Benito, available to 99.2% 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.