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Internet providers in San Marcos, CA

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1. Spectrum
76% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

2. Cox Communications
97% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
3. T-Mobile Home Internet
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
182Mbps

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4. EarthLink
88% available in San Marcos
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(66)
5. Ting
50% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. AT&T
88% available in San Marcos
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
7. HughesNet
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(199)
8. Viasat
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
9. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Marcos
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
10. ispMint
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
11. Unlimitedville
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Spectrum
76% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

2. Ting
50% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
3. HughesNet
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(199)
4. Viasat
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
5. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Marcos
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
6. Ooma
94% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. Zayo Group
11% available in San Marcos
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. One Ring Networks
52% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. Wave.Band
74% available in San Marcos
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. ispMint
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
11. Unlimitedville
99% available in San Marcos
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. T-Mobile
Available in San Marcos
Connection:
Mobile
T-Mobile
4GLTE

User Rating
2. Verizon Wireless
Available in San Marcos
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

User Rating
3. AT&T Wireless
Available in San Marcos
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G

User Rating
4. Mint
Available in San Marcos
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

User Rating
5. Visible
Available in San Marcos
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T is perfect for those who need affordable high-speed packages. Spectrum keeps things simple by offering three high-speed Internet packages.

Read more about AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T vs. Cox

Go with AT&T for great customer service on widely available internet packages. Get Cox for consistent speeds in affordable packages.

Read more about AT&T vs. Cox

Hughesnet vs. Viasat

Get low prices on satellite internet with HughesNet. Order Viasat for superior speeds and newer technology.

Read more about Hughesnet vs. Viasat

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What is the best internet provider in San Marcos?

Internet Provider Types in San Marcos


Cable

88%
Coverage


DSL

89%
Coverage


Fiber

73%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in San Marcos


3 Mbps

100%
Availability


10 Mbps

100%
Availability


25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%
San Marcos
100%
California
79%
USA

San Marcos Residential Internet Coverage

San Marcos, with its population of 83,000 people, is a growing suburban community of California. The city is conveniently located close to many California cities, including Escondido and Carlsbad.

For those who want options, AT&T is a common choice. Through AT&T, customers can choose fiber or DSL. The AT&T network runs as far north as Buena Creek, as far south as Rancho Santa Fe, as far west as San Marcos Boulevard, and as far east as Rock Springs.

Another service provider with a huge service area is Cox Communications. This coverage map reaches all of San Marcos, running past the city limits in all directions.

When it comes to cable, Time Warner Spectrum is a popular choice.Service is available in much of central San Marcos and most of southwestern San Marcos.

National provider New Edge Networks brings coverage to select San Marcos neighborhoods. Some of the areas that benefit from New Edge Networks coverage include Rancho Santa Fe and Lake San Marcos.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in San Marcos

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)

Cox Communications offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Ting offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

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Summary of San Marcos internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
2.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Cox Communications Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 182 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
EarthLink DSL 50 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Ting Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for Ting
AT&T DSL 50 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 1.5/5 View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps N/A View Plans for ispMint
Unlimitedville LTE Home 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Unlimitedville

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in San Marcos

AT&T

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Cristobal C | 01-18-2022

Absolute worst service possible. Wifi is slow and constantly issues and to make it worse they have no customer care. You will be stuck speaking to a robot

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Cox Communications

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Clinton K | 04-04-2017

I've had cox since 2000. Their internet has always been perfect. Then they started branching out with telephone, cellphone,TV and many other forms of media that failed. That's about when prices started to surreptitiously go up and quality went down. There really wasn't anything we could do since they were the only provider and they knew that. So we've been forced to pay due to lack of alternatives. Cable TV prices in the triple digits, with bad receiver/converter boxes. I'd change out my converter box every three months. They're all refurbished and overheat causing the signal to lock up for days. I was constantly told it was something on my end that was causing it and that I needed a technician to come out. They never sent a cox tech, they always sent a contractor who had no customer service skills. Their "bundle" service was ridiculous. You get phone, TV & internet all in one from them yet when the modem would update or malfunction, you would lose all three services. You can't call them either with NO phone service. It took me at least 3 months to cancel all but one service and they kept pro-rating me. I just got tired of them helping themselves to my bank account. Although their internet was consistent and I still have it. I've found that Direct TV wasn't any better but that's a whole different review.

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