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AT&T fiber is our pick for the best internet service in New Braunfels. AT&T offers speedy, reliable internet at very reasonable prices, and has consistently been one of our highest-ranked providers. It covers 85% of the city, so most residents should have it available. However, if you can’t get AT&T fiber, Spectrum and T-Mobile both offer solid alternatives.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
AT&T
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $180.00
- Download speeds up to 5000Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000Mbps
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RUNNER-UP
Spectrum
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 35 Mbps
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RUNNER-UP
T-Mobile
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $50.00
- Download speeds up to 182 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 23 Mbps
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How we rank internet providers
We have a robust rating system to score internet service providers overall, but the quality of service could vary city to city. When narrowing down the best providers specific to New Braunfels, we considered factors like availability, value, performance, and customer experience. We source information directly from the ISP's themselves, the FCC, and first-hand insights from residents of New Braunfels.
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Dave SchaferContributing Writer
Reviewed by
Bri FieldAssigning Editor
Updated 5/8/23
Our top 3 ISP choices in New Braunfels, TX
AT&T fiber is—by far—our favorite ISP in New Braunfels. Other top options include Spectrum cable service and T-Mobile 5G home internet.
#1: AT&T fiber internet
AT&T’s fiber service is one of the best internet services you can get anywhere, and New Braunfels is no exception. The provider offers excellent coverage in New Braunfels (and the whole greater San Antonio area). AT&T’s speeds are among the fastest available—up to 5,000 Mbps. It also offers excellent pricing on “slower” 1 Gbps and 300 Mbps plans.
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#2: Spectrum internet
If AT&T fiber isn’t available at your home, Spectrum is a solid alternative. Technically, it offers better coverage, with almost 90% of New Braunfels in the service area. Compared to AT&T, Spectrum is a bit slower and offers less overall value, but it’s still a strong choice for speedy internet service.
Read our full Spectrum review.
#3: T-Mobile internet
Our third pick for internet in New Braunfels is actually T-Mobile. The provider’s 5G home internet is available to 92% of residents, and it’s actually quite good. If you have T-Mobile for your phone service, it’s an even better deal.
Read our full T-Mobile review.
All internet providers in New Braunfels
Residents of New Braunfels have a handful of other options for internet if none of our top picks suit your needs. The main two are Valley Telecom and Guadalupe Valley Electric, both of which are smaller regional providers. They offer reasonable rates for fiber internet but don’t really stack up well with AT&T or Spectrum.
You can also opt for satellite internet from any of the three main providers: HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. Frankly, there’s not much reason to choose satellite internet over a wired option or even T-Mobile. These providers, as a rule, are always either very slow or very expensive (sometimes both!), so we only really advise using them if you have nothing else available.
Fastest internet providers in New Braunfels
AT&T is, by far, the fastest provider in New Braunfels. With plans up to 5,000 Mbps, it’s hard to ask for more in terms of speed. Spectrum and GVEC offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, which should also be plenty for nearly anything you want to do.
How much speed do you need?
When choosing an internet plan, you want to keep all of your activities running smoothly without paying extra for speeds you don't need. At the bare minimum, you need 25 Mbps to do light browsing on one or two devices. Most households with multiple people and multiple devices will want to look for speeds in the 100–500 Mbps range. Learn how much speed your household needs in our guide to internet speed.
Cheapest internet providers in New Braunfels
If you have a T-Mobile cell phone plan, you may be able to get a discounted rate on T-Mobile home internet—in this case, it’s likely to be the cheapest provider in New Braunfels. Beyond that, Spectrum offers some very low-cost plans that can help you get online for less.
Internet options in nearby cities
The areas around New Braunfels all have pretty similar options for internet service. AT&T and Spectrum are in our top three for essentially every town and provide the same excellent speeds. T-Mobile and GVEC round out the top three for most cities, while San Antonio proper gets Google Fiber access.
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What New Braunfels residents are saying on Reddit
The general sentiment among residents is that AT&T is pretty great, and Spectrum is hit or miss. Knocks against Spectrum generally revolve around reliability or customer service rather than speed.
Post by u/rocksolidaudio
06/14/2022
Internet providers
Native Texan moving back home, but not familiar with the ISPs in San Antonio. Looks like my options are AT&T Fiber, Spectrum Cable or Astound (Grande) Cable. I know that fiber is usually better and have had Fios Fiber in Philly and NYC but AT&T is actually more expensive than Fios has been on the east coast and they have lower reliability scores. Between those three, which is the most reliable for consistent high speeds and low outages in the SA area?
Most helpful response
AT&T fiber is really good and they have promos. Spectrum is a pain to deal with customer service. Grande is actually quite stable and the smaller guy but as such they have limited service, people available, offices...etc
Post by u/Youqudeshiyan
09/15/2022
What would y'all say is the fastest internet provider?
I'm not really concerned with price, just with the highest speeds available. I am going to be permanently working from home so need something that's fast and reliable i.e. isn't always going down. So what would be y'all's pick for internet provider?
Most helpful response
Google Fiber
Post by u/OkButterfly5438
05/26/2021
AT&T or Spectrum?
I'll be needing to choose a new internet plan soon (AT&T or Spectrum only), and I want to hear your opinions! Which provider has better deals for internet, and which provider is more reliable/has better service? Thanks in advance! (For context, I would need an internet speed that's good for 1 person who works from home and uses the internet a lot- no gaming though. My current AT&T plan barely scrapes 15mbps.)
Most helpful response
ATT fiber is fantastic if you can get it. We had it for years before moving and had zero issues that weren't caused by SWMD or some other factor breaking the fiber lines. Speeds were always consistent and no data cap. That's good for me and my family as I work from home and my family loves to stream. Now we have Spectrum and while the 400 down is OK the 20 up kills my productivity. Our only other option is ATT DSL which I would never use.
Internet news and infrastructure in New Braunfels, TX
Infrastructure in New Braunfels is excellent. A whopping 93% of residents have access to at least 250 Mbps download speeds, and over 60% have access to at least 1,000 Mbps. This means residents should have no problem finding a plan that works for them.
Frequently asked internet questions in New Braunfels
AT&T fiber is the best overall internet in New Braunfels. It offers fast speeds at a great price, and the customer experience is quite good (for an internet service provider). Spectrum and T-Mobile Home Internet are also excellent options.
Unfortunately, Google Fiber is not available in New Braunfels. While it’s in San Antonio, it’s concentrated closer to the city. However, AT&T has comparable plans available.
AT&T is the fastest ISP in New Braunfels, followed by Guadalupe Valley Electric and Spectrum. These all have options for 1,000 Mbps, with AT&T fiber going even higher.
