Bandera Electric Cooperative is a large internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Texas. Learn more about BEC's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Bandera Electric Cooperative internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting BEC.
Bandera Electric Cooperative Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see BEC's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 0.24% | 1,914 Mbps |
How fast is BEC's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, BEC internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 100 to 2,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 1,914 Mbps. This puts BEC in the 90th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are much faster than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 25 Mbps to a high of 2,000 Mbps. The average is 1,658 Mbps, placing BEC in the 90th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is more than fast enough for a modern household.
What broadband services does Bandera Electric Cooperative offer?
Across the country BEC offers fiber and fixed wireless internet service. The table below shows which types of service BEC offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of BEC customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
95.48% |
2,000 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
10.87% |
100 Mbps |
Where is Bandera Electric Cooperative Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The BEC fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 95.48% of BEC's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 2,000 Mbps download and 1,735 Mbps upload.
Where is BEC Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The BEC Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 10.87% of Bandera Electric Cooperative's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 100 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up.
Can I get BEC TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get BEC internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Bandera Electric Cooperative serve?
With coverage in 61 cities and 35 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1.42% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Austin, TX | 0.33% | 1,251 Mbps |
| Boerne, TX | 16.77% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Bandera, TX | 97.24% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Jarrell, TX | 54.94% | 1,185 Mbps |
| Pipe Creek, TX | 97.49% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Lakehills, TX | 99.26% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Kerrville, TX | 13.12% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Killeen, TX | 2.69% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Llano, TX | 85.75% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Comfort, TX | 48.33% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Salado, TX | 28.51% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Center Point, TX | 48.66% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 10.35% | 2,000 Mbps |
| San Geronimo, TX | 49.39% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Youngsport, TX | 86.05% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Rockdale, TX | 14.46% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Lake Medina Shores, TX | 99.55% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Harker Heights, TX | 2.62% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Leon Springs, TX | 98.16% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Rio Medina, TX | 29.54% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Rio Frio, TX | 77.78% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Medina, TX | 83.55% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Van Raub, TX | 86.86% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Georgetown, TX | 0.67% | 1,292 Mbps |
| Bergheim, TX | 20.16% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Leakey, TX | 66.56% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Maxdale, TX | 76.88% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Granger, TX | 19.87% | 1,624 Mbps |
| Bartlett, TX | 20.69% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Thorndale, TX | 18.05% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Mico, TX | 52.72% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Tarpley, TX | 33.37% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Vilas, TX | 56.42% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Sharp, TX | 70.68% | 1,974 Mbps |
| Waring, TX | 39.07% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Maysfield, TX | 40.89% | 2,000 Mbps |
| San Gabriel, TX | 64.87% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Holland, TX | 10.43% | 922 Mbps |
| Belton, TX | 0.39% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Sparks, TX | 18.55% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Concan, TX | 35.01% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Schwertner, TX | 36.07% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Vanderpool, TX | 20.87% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Buckholts, TX | 8.17% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Ingram, TX | 1.05% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Florence, TX | 1.48% | 2,000 Mbps |
| South Elm, TX | 25.10% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Praesel, TX | 15.91% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Legion, TX | 3.48% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Davilla, TX | 13.88% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Helotes, TX | 0.15% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Milano, TX | 2.38% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Sisterdale, TX | 5.96% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Laneport, TX | 20.39% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Hunt, TX | 2.88% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Walburg, TX | 100.00% | 100 Mbps |
| Reagan Wells, TX | 15.92% | 2,000 Mbps |
| New Corn Hill, TX | 100.00% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Uvalde, TX | 0.11% | 2,000 Mbps |
| Lone Grove, TX | 4.93% | 2,000 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 78006, TX | 28.62% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78003, TX | 96.40% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78063, TX | 98.88% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76537, TX | 56.53% | 1,194 Mbps |
| 78028, TX | 12.54% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78643, TX | 53.02% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76542, TX | 6.50% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76571, TX | 31.56% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78013, TX | 46.61% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76549, TX | 3.77% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78056, TX | 70.73% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76567, TX | 16.05% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78055, TX | 85.48% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78010, TX | 36.78% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78873, TX | 71.85% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76548, TX | 2.56% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76577, TX | 24.60% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78626, TX | 1.76% | 1,292 Mbps |
| 76530, TX | 20.91% | 1,586 Mbps |
| 76511, TX | 21.11% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76534, TX | 18.86% | 1,635 Mbps |
| 78015, TX | 2.39% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78023, TX | 1.47% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76527, TX | 5.92% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78879, TX | 87.42% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76518, TX | 10.93% | 1,961 Mbps |
| 76569, TX | 5.65% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78838, TX | 61.64% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78881, TX | 1.62% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78074, TX | 100.00% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 76556, TX | 1.28% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78861, TX | 0.08% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78024, TX | 0.56% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78066, TX | 0.59% | 2,000 Mbps |
| 78801, TX | 0.00% | 2,000 Mbps |