Internet in San Antonio: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in San Antonio?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and hotels; coworking is limited compared with Austin.

Getting online in San Antonio

	Details
Home fibre	AT&T Fiber, Spectrum cable and Google Fiber in parts; roughly 50–80 USD a month for fast plans.
Cafés and coworking	Free wifi at most cafés and hotels; coworking is limited compared with Austin.
Outages	Winter storms can cause rare power outages.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–50 ($25–50)

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in San Antonio?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and hotels; coworking is limited compared with Austin.

Which SIM card should I get in San Antonio?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.