DSL Internet Providers in 78885, TX with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In 78885 there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.74% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 39 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.

This page contains all DSL internet providers in 78885, TX.

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DSL Internet Service Providers in 78885

Southwest Texas Communications | DSL

Availability:

98.32%

Avg. Speed:

39 Mbps

HCTC | DSL

Availability:

11.76%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 78885 are not shown.

 

78885 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.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 78885 is DSL internet available?

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DSL is available in 98.74% of 78885. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Southwest Texas Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 78885 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in 78885?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 78885.

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The average 78885 home can get up to 39 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 50 Mbps, which 70.59% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 78885.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 78885, and slower in the west areas of the zip.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 78885?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 78885 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.24% of 78885 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 9.66%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.26% of 78885 homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 78885, along with details on where in 78885 and at what speeds.

Southwest Texas Communications DSL in 78885, TX

Southwest Texas Communications DSL coverage

About 98.32%, or 234 people, have Southwest Texas Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 78885 area. Southwest Texas Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 78885.

 

Southwest Texas Communications DSL download speeds

Southwest Texas Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78885. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Southwest Texas Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 78885. The fastest plan anyone in 78885 can order from Southwest Texas Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 78885 customers is up to 39 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Southwest Texas Communications customers in 78885. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 71.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 23.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Southwest Texas Communications DSL upload speeds

In 78885 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Southwest Texas Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Texas Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78885 DSL providers. Southwest Texas Communications offers 3 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 78885 is up to 6.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Southwest Texas Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.

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Southwest Texas Communications's 78885 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 71.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 23.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

HCTC DSL in 78885, TX

HCTC DSL coverage

About 11.76%, or 28 people, have HCTC DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east and northwest 78885 area. HCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 78885.

 

HCTC DSL download speeds

HCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78885. Versus other DSL providers in the area, HCTC DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 78885. The fastest plan anyone in 78885 can order from HCTC goes up to 35 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 78885 customers is up to 25 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to HCTC customers in 78885. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 96.4% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

HCTC DSL upload speeds

In 78885 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HCTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, HCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 78885 DSL providers. HCTC offers 2 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 78885 is up to 4.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, HCTC customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.

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HCTC's 78885 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 96.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

78885 DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 78885 or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in 78885 compare to the rest of Texas?

DSL internet speeds in 78885 are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 39 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 98.74% in 78885.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 78885 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7888466.67%
7887395.80%
78879100.00%
7888397.82%
7805598.99%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7883898.71%
7802495.95%
78833100.00%
7802599.72%
7888166.32%

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