8 Best Internet Providers in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, San Antonio, TX

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, San Antonio, TX?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shearer Hills-Ridgeview Internet Providers

Based on 380 reviews from San Antonio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shearer Hills-Ridgeview residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in San Antonio, with 4.18 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview.

At a national level, based on 4079 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	VTX1 Companies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview

Based on data reported by Shearer Hills-Ridgeview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview?

San Antonio customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 3.93 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 Shearer Hills-Ridgeview customers with an average price rating of 4.17 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, San Antonio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview

Shearer Hills-Ridgeview 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 neighborhood 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 Shearer Hills-Ridgeview below, including the metrics used and how Shearer Hills-Ridgeview compares to the rest of San Antonio and nation.

Shearer Hills-Ridgeview ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Shearer Hills-Ridgeview	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.89%	87.58%	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.	6,641 Mbps	4,432 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 Shearer Hills-Ridgeview.	9.1	8.6	6.8

 

Shearer Hills-Ridgeview Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Shearer Hills-Ridgeview	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	12%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	91%	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.	74%	76%	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.	74%	77%	76%

Shearer Hills-Ridgeview ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Shearer Hills-Ridgeview ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

87% of Shearer Hills-Ridgeview households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Shearer Hills-Ridgeview 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Shearer Hills-Ridgeview?

How Much Speed does a Shearer Hills-Ridgeview Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview is 2.5, which is smaller than the San Antonio average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shearer Hills-Ridgeview’s average household income is $69,889 which is about average for the San Antonio average of $87,706 and about average for 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.

Shearer Hills-Ridgeview also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Antonio average of 17%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in San Antonio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Shearer Hills-Ridgeview has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shearer Hills-Ridgeview households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shearer Hills-Ridgeview?

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

To see how Shearer Hills-Ridgeview 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 Shearer Hills-Ridgeview’s A- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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