7 Best Internet Providers in University Park-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in University Park-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in University Park-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in University Park-San Antonio based on San Antonio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in University Park-San Antonio, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 97.16% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in University Park-San Antonio, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in University Park-San Antonio

Local, State, and National Ratings for all University Park-San Antonio Internet Providers

Based on 400 reviews from San Antonio internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for University Park-San Antonio residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.57 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in San Antonio, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 94.5% coverage in University Park-San Antonio.

At a national level, based on 3799 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University Park-San Antonio?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber and Hotwire 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 University Park-San Antonio

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	VTX1 Companies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University Park-San Antonio

Based on data reported by University Park-San Antonio ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber and Hotwire Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in University Park-San Antonio. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University Park-San Antonio?

San Antonio customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s University Park-San Antonio customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in University Park-San Antonio

University Park-San Antonio 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 University Park-San Antonio below, including the metrics used and how University Park-San Antonio compares to the rest of San Antonio and nation.

University Park-San Antonio ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	University Park-San Antonio	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in University Park-San Antonio that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.32%	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.	6,044 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 University Park-San Antonio.	8.9	8.6	6.8

 

University Park-San Antonio Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	University Park-San Antonio	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.	2.7	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.	6%	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.	88%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	58%	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.	60%	77%	76%

University Park-San Antonio ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in University Park-San Antonio is A-, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in University Park-San Antonio is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in University Park-San Antonio have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The University Park-San Antonio 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.

84% of University Park-San Antonio households have an internet connection despite having 97.16% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of University Park-San Antonio 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 University Park-San Antonio?

How Much Speed does a University Park-San Antonio Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in University Park-San Antonio is 2.7, which is smaller than the San Antonio average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. University Park-San Antonio's average household income is $39,927 which is much lower than the San Antonio average of $87,706 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.

University Park-San Antonio also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Antonio average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 University Park-San Antonio has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, University Park-San Antonio households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 52% 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 University Park-San Antonio?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University Park-San Antonio?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University Park-San Antonio?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University Park-San Antonio?

Which ISP Should You Choose in University Park-San Antonio?

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 University Park-San Antonio is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber and Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in University Park-San Antonio is Spectrum.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in University Park-San Antonio, 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 University Park-San Antonio compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how University Park-San Antonio 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 University Park-San Antonio's A- ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.