In 78873 there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.72% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 828 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

10 Internet Service Providers in 78873

HCTC | DSL

Availability:

98.55%

Avg. Speed:

32 Mbps

HCTC | Fiber

Availability:

65.38%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Bandera Electric Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

65.27%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Southwest Texas Communications | DSL

Availability:

3.24%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

enTouch | Fiber

Availability:

2.80%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

enTouch | Cable

Availability:

2.80%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

71.76%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

HCTC | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.76%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

West Central Net | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.48%

Avg. Speed:

4.0 Mbps

Texas CellNet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.45%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 78873 are not shown.

 

78873 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 78873 is internet available?

78873, TX map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.72% of 78873. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is HCTC. Call one of the companies with service in 78873 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 78873.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 78873?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 78873.

78873, TX map of local internet speeds

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The average 78873 home can get up to 828 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 78873.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 78873, and slower in the north areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 78873?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 78873 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.55% of 78873 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 16.89%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 78873 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 78873

78873, TX map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

4+ options
2 options
No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the 78873 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 78873 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

78873 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 78873 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 78873 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 78873 is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 78873, along with details on where in 78873 and at what speeds.

HCTC DSL in 78873, TX

HCTC DSL coverage

About 98.55%, or 1,762 people, have HCTC DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 78873 area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 78873.

 

HCTC DSL download speeds

HCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other DSL providers in the area, HCTC DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from HCTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 78873 customers is up to 32 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to HCTC customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 27.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 36.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 16.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

HCTC DSL upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for HCTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78873 DSL providers. HCTC offers 6 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, HCTC customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.

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HCTC's 78873 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 36.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 18.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

HCTC Fiber in 78873, TX

HCTC fiber coverage

About 65.38%, or 1,169 people, have HCTC fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, east, southeast, southwest, northeast, and west 78873 area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 78873.

 

HCTC fiber download speeds

HCTC is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HCTC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from HCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to HCTC customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

HCTC fiber upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for HCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 78873 fiber providers. HCTC offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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HCTC's 78873 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Bandera Electric Cooperative Fiber in 78873, TX

Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber coverage

About 65.27%, or 1,167 people, have Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, east, west, southwest, southeast, and northwest 78873 area. Bandera Electric Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 78873.

 

Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds

Bandera Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from Bandera Electric Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Bandera Electric Cooperative customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Bandera Electric Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bandera Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 78873 fiber providers. Bandera Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Bandera Electric Cooperative's 78873 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Southwest Texas Communications DSL in 78873, TX

Southwest Texas Communications DSL coverage

About 3.24%, or 58 people, have Southwest Texas Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast and east 78873 area. Southwest Texas Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

Southwest Texas Communications DSL download speeds

Southwest Texas Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Southwest Texas Communications DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from Southwest Texas Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Southwest Texas Communications customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Southwest Texas Communications DSL upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Southwest Texas Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Texas Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 78873 DSL providers. Southwest Texas Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Southwest Texas Communications's 78873 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

enTouch Fiber in 78873, TX

enTouch fiber coverage

About 2.80%, or 50 people, have enTouch fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest 78873 area. enTouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

enTouch fiber download speeds

enTouch is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fiber providers in the area, enTouch fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from enTouch goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to enTouch customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

enTouch fiber upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch fiber. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 78873 fiber providers. enTouch offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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enTouch's 78873 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

enTouch Cable in 78873, TX

enTouch cable coverage

About 2.80%, or 50 people, have enTouch cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest 78873 area. enTouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

enTouch cable download speeds

enTouch is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other cable providers in the area, enTouch cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from enTouch goes up to 115 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to enTouch customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

enTouch cable upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for enTouch cable. Compared to other ISPs, enTouch is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78873 cable providers. enTouch offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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enTouch's 78873 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in 78873, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 71.76%, or 1,283 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, east, southeast, west, northwest, southwest, south, and northeast 78873 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 78873.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 78873 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 78873 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

HCTC Fixed Wireless in 78873, TX

HCTC fixed wireless coverage

About 5.76%, or 103 people, have HCTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest, northeast, southeast, south, and central 78873 area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

HCTC fixed wireless download speeds

HCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HCTC fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from HCTC goes up to 50 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to HCTC customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

HCTC fixed wireless upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for HCTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78873 fixed wireless providers. HCTC offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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HCTC's 78873 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

West Central Net Fixed Wireless in 78873, TX

West Central Net fixed wireless coverage

About 5.48%, or 98 people, have West Central Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 78873 area. West Central Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

West Central Net fixed wireless download speeds

West Central Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, West Central Net fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from West Central Net goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to West Central Net customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

West Central Net fixed wireless upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for West Central Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, West Central Net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 78873 fixed wireless providers. West Central Net offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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West Central Net's 78873 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless in 78873, TX

Texas CellNet fixed wireless coverage

About 1.45%, or 26 people, have Texas CellNet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast 78873 area. Texas CellNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78873.

 

Texas CellNet fixed wireless download speeds

Texas CellNet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78873. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Texas CellNet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78873. The fastest plan anyone in 78873 can order from Texas CellNet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 78873 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Texas CellNet customers in 78873. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Texas CellNet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 78873 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Texas CellNet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Texas CellNet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 78873 fixed wireless providers. Texas CellNet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78873 is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Texas CellNet's 78873 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

78873 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 78873 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 78873 compare to the rest of Texas?

Internet speeds in 78873 are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 828 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 99.72% in 78873.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 78873 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.08%
98.45%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
94.62%
99.27%
99.84%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

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  • 78884, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 78883, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 78055, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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  • 78024, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds

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