Internet providers in McAllen, Texas
11 providers listed for this area.
Plans fromCheck availabilitySpeeds up to 400 Mbps
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Plans from$30/moSpeeds up to 2 Gig
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Plans from$35/moSpeeds up to 5 Gig
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Plans from$60/moSpeeds up to 250 Mbps
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Plans from$50/moSpeeds up to 498 Mbps
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- HughesnetPlans fromCheck availability
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- XNET WiFiPlans fromCheck availability
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- SmartCom TelephonePlans fromCheck availability
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- VTXPlans fromCheck availability
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- Fusion ConnectPlans fromCheck availability
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- ViasatPlans fromCheck availability
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- Plans fromCheck availability
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- SmartCom Telephone, LLCPlans fromCheck availability
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- Valley Telephone CooperativePlans fromCheck availability
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- Twin CommunicationsPlans fromCheck availability
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- OomaPlans fromCheck availability
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Internet in McAllen, Texas: what's different here
McAllen has 49,555 households, and 94.5% of them pay for home internet. 4.5% have no internet access at home, about the same as the Texas figure (4.2%).
In the Census figures, more homes use a wired connection (79.2%) than across Texas (75.8%), and 17.6% of households get online only by smartphone (Texas: 11.5%).
For wired service, we list cable from Spectrum and fiber from AT&T, SmartCom Telephone and VTX in parts of McAllen.
By monthly searches that name a provider, people in McAllen look for Spectrum (2,570) most often.
What people in McAllen, Texas search for
The 6 searches below add up to about 2,590 a month in McAllen. Counting every search that names a provider, Spectrum leads with 2,570 a month, then SmartCom Telephone with 280. 320 a month are general searches for providers in McAllen, which the comparison table below answers.
| Search | Searches a month | Answered here |
|---|---|---|
| “spectrum mcallen”, “spectrum in mcallen tx”, “spectrum internet mcallen tx” | 1,990 | Spectrum in McAllen |
| “internet providers mcallen tx”, “internet companies in mcallen tx”, “internet service mcallen tx”, “internet mcallen tx”, “mcallen tx internet providers” | 320 | Providers compared |
| “smartcom mcallen tx”, “smartcom mcallen” | 280 | SmartCom Telephone in the comparison table |
More searches people type into Google in McAllen
- “fiber internet mcallen tx” → Fiber in McAllen
- “internet outage mcallen tx”, “internet outage mcallen tx today”, “wifi outage near mcallen tx” → Each provider's support page, linked in the comparison table
- “wifi mcallen tx” → Home Wi-Fi providers in McAllen
- “spectrum wifi outage mcallen tx” → Spectrum customer service
- “starlink mcallen tx”, “starlink mcallen” → Starlink plans
McAllen, Texas internet at a glance
Internet plans by speed in McAllen, Texas
2 of the providers we list for McAllen have a plan of 1 Gbps or more: Spectrum and AT&T. For 300 Mbps or more, the lowest listed price is AT&T at $35/mo.
| Download speed | Providers in McAllen with a plan in this range |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 Mbps | Spectrum from $30/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $60/mo · Starlink |
| 101–300 Mbps | AT&T from $35/mo · Verizon 5G Home from $85/mo · Starlink |
| 301–500 Mbps | Spectrum from $40/mo · AT&T from $50/mo · T-Mobile Home Internet from $50/mo · Starlink |
| 501–999 Mbps | — |
| 1 Gbps and up | Spectrum from $60/mo · AT&T from $65/mo |
Test your internet speed in McAllen, Texas
5 providers in McAllen publish 17 plans we can compare your result with, from 85 Mbps to 5 Gbps (middle plan: 400 Mbps); 4 reach 1 Gbps or more.
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Cable TV and internet providers in McAllen, Texas
2 of the providers in McAllen also sell TV:
Spectrum Internet in McAllen, TX
2,570 searches a month in McAllen name Spectrum. It offers cable service in parts of McAllen, with 3 plans on its site that fit this area from $30/mo and up to 2 Gbps.
| Spectrum plan | Price | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 | $30/mo | 100 Mbps |
| Internet 500 | $40/mo | 500 Mbps |
| Internet 1 Gig | $60/mo | 1 Gbps |
Who has broadband in McAllen, Texas
In McAllen, broadband use is 18.4 points higher in households earning $75,000 or more than in those under $20,000 (the Texas gap is 21.2 points). 20% of McAllen residents aged 65 and over (about 3,600 people) live in a home without internet or without a computer; across Texas it's 15.3%.
| Household income | McAllen: broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $20,000 | 79.6% | 75.4% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 90% | 82.8% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 93.5% | 88.6% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 91.4% | 92.6% |
| $75,000 or more | 98% | 96.6% |
| Age | McAllen: in a home with broadband | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 98.2% | 95.1% |
| 18 to 64 | 96.1% | 93.9% |
| 65 and over | 79.9% | 84.5% |
McAllen, Texas internet service providers (ISPs) compared
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Starting price | Download up to | ACSI score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | 400 Mbps | 76 |
| Spectrum | Cable | Serves parts of McAllen | $30/mo | 2 Gbps | 71 |
| AT&T | Fiber, 5G Home, DSL | Serves parts of McAllen | $35/mo | 5 Gbps | 79 |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | Serves parts of McAllen | $60/mo | 250 Mbps | 79 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home | Serves parts of McAllen | $50/mo | 498 Mbps | 78 |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Viasat | Satellite | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| XNET WiFi | Fixed wireless | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| Mint Mobile | 5G Home | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| SmartCom Telephone | Fiber | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
| VTX | Fiber | Serves parts of McAllen | Check availability | Check availability | — |
Fiber internet in McAllen, Texas
3 of the 11 providers we list for McAllen, Texas offer fiber in parts of McAllen:
- AT&T: plans up to 5 Gbps
- SmartCom Telephone and VTX
McAllen compared with the closest Texas cities we cover
At 4.5% of homes without internet, McAllen is above Harlingen and Brownsville and below Mission and Edinburg. We list 3 fiber providers for McAllen; Mission (6), Edinburg (4) and Harlingen (5) have more.
| City | Distance | Households | No internet at home | Wired connection | Providers listed | Fiber providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | — | 49,555 | 4.5% | 79.2% | 11 | 3 |
| Mission | 5 mi | 28,749 | 6.5% | 73.4% | 14 | 6 |
| Pharr | 5 mi | 24,591 | 4.5% | 71.7% | 10 | 2 |
| Edinburg | 9 mi | 36,594 | 5.8% | 66.9% | 13 | 4 |
| Harlingen | 34 mi | 26,590 | 2.4% | 66.7% | 12 | 5 |
| Brownsville | 52 mi | 65,105 | 4% | 59.1% | 12 | 3 |
Home internet by ZIP code in McAllen, Texas
Across McAllen's ZIP codes, the share of homes with no internet runs from 3.5% in 78504 to 8.7% in 78501. 78501 has the lowest median household income ($48,071) and 89.7% of its homes have broadband; in 78504 ($81,905) it's 94.1%.
| ZIP code | Households | With broadband | No internet | Median income |
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| 78501 | 21,734 | 89.7% | 8.7% | $48,071 |
| 78573 | 12,720 | 89.3% | 8.3% | $55,000 |
| 78557 | 3,909 | 93.5% | 5.6% | $59,441 |
| 78503 | 7,247 | 94.3% | 4.8% | $53,322 |
| 78504 | 19,697 | 94.1% | 3.5% | $81,905 |
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How McAllen households connect
About 2,200 McAllen homes (4.5%) have no internet access at all, close to the Texas rate of 4.2%. Another 1,300 have a computer but no internet plan (2.7%; Texas 4.2%). For 13.2% of households a cellular data plan is the only subscription, close to the 13.3% statewide, and 17.6% rely on a smartphone as their only device (Texas 11.5%). 71.2% of McAllen homes have a desktop or laptop and 4.0% have no computer of any kind; satellite subscriptions reach 4.6% (below the Texas 8.4%). The median household income is $60,907 (±$5,696), against $79,721 for Texas.
Free and low-cost internet help in McAllen
- In-house laptop lending (McAllen Public Library): Eligibility: a McAllen Public Library card in good standing, age 18 or older, and a valid Texas Driver's License or Texas ID, held with the signed Borrower's Responsibility Agreement during the loan. Laptops are borrowed at the Main Library Computer Lab or the Lark and Palm View branch Circulation Desks for 4 hours, with one possible renewal, for on-site use. Late fee: $2.00 per hour overdue; borrowers may be charged for damage. Wi-Fi is available throughout all branches; cardholders from any Hidalgo County library get up to 3 hours of internet use per day on public computers; accounts with fines over $3 cannot use public computers. (mcallenlibrary.net)
Frequently asked questions
How many internet providers are there in McAllen, Texas?
We list 11 residential internet providers for McAllen, Texas. By service type: 5G Home 4, Satellite 3, Fiber 3, Cable 1, DSL 1, Fixed wireless 1 (some providers offer more than one type).
How much does internet cost in McAllen, Texas?
4 of the 11 providers we list for McAllen publish prices. The lowest is $30/mo from Spectrum, and 2 have a plan under $50/mo.
What internet speeds are available in McAllen, Texas?
The highest plan speed listed for McAllen is 5 Gbps (AT&T). Spectrum and AT&T have plans of 1 Gbps or more here.
Is fiber internet available in McAllen, Texas?
Yes. AT&T, SmartCom Telephone and VTX offer fiber in parts of McAllen.
Which ZIP codes in McAllen, Texas do you cover?
5 ZIP codes overlap McAllen, Texas: 78501, 78503, 78504, 78557, 78573.
Who are the internet service providers (ISPs) in McAllen, TX?
The ISPs we list for McAllen are Starlink, Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon 5G Home, T-Mobile Home Internet, Hughesnet, Viasat, XNET WiFi, Mint Mobile, SmartCom Telephone, VTX.
Is Spectrum available in McAllen, TX?
Spectrum serves parts of McAllen, with plans from $30/mo. 2,570 searches a month in McAllen name Spectrum.
Sources
- Plans, prices and speeds: each provider's own site (latest check Nov 6, 2026); providers without published prices show “Check availability”.
- Provider list: comparison sites; coverage varies by address. Starlink availability and pricing depend on your address; starlink.com lists service in select areas only.
- Household figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year (city) and 2020–2024 5-year (ZIP code, income and age) estimates; ZIP list from the 2020 ZCTA-to-city file (ZIPs with at least a tenth of their land in the city); distances from the 2024 Gazetteer.
- Search volumes: Semrush, U.S. database, Nov 6, 2026. Other searches: Google search suggestions, Nov 6, 2026.
- Customer ratings: American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), shown only where a score is published. The order of providers isn't a ranking.
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