5 Best Internet Providers in Santa Elena, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Santa Elena, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Elena, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Santa Elena based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Santa Elena, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 40.74% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Santa Elena, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Santa Elena

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santa Elena Internet Providers

Based on 211 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Santa Elena residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 51.1% coverage in Santa Elena.

At a national level, based on 1972 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Elena?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, VTX1 Companies 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 Santa Elena

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	VTX1 Companies	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Elena

Based on data reported by Santa Elena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through VTX1 Companies. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Santa Elena. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 967 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa Elena?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Santa Elena customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Santa Elena, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Santa Elena

Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena below, including the metrics used and how Santa Elena compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Santa Elena ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Santa Elena	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Santa Elena that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.63%	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.	967 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 Santa Elena.	4.7	7.8	6.8

 

Santa Elena Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Santa Elena	Texas	USA
	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.	2.9	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.	8%	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.	86%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	65%	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.	55%	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.	58%	74%	76%

Santa Elena ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Santa Elena is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Santa Elena is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Santa Elena have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Santa Elena 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.

65% of Santa Elena households have an internet connection despite having 94.81% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena?

How Much Speed does a Santa Elena Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Santa Elena is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Santa Elena's average household income is $37,892 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much 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.

Santa Elena 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, 8% 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 Santa Elena has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Elena households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Elena?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Elena?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Santa Elena, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Elena?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa Elena?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Santa Elena?

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 Santa Elena is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be VTX1 Companies. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Santa Elena is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Santa Elena, 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 Santa Elena compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena's C+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.