rNetworks charges $149.95/month for 200 Mbps.
STI gives you 2× the download speed for less than half the price — with a local crew that shows up.
No commitment. We'll confirm your address same day.
The same coverage area. Not the same deal.
| Best Value South Texas Internet Velocity 400 | rNetworks Platinum Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $65 | $149.95 |
| Download Speed | 400 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| Data Caps | None — Unlimited | None — Unlimited |
| Contract Required | No contract | No contract |
| Mandatory Monthly Fees | $0 | +$6.00/mo Federal Compliance $3.50 + Technical Support $2.50 |
| Local Support | Hondo, TX crew | D'Hanis, TX |
| Veteran-Owned | Yes | — |
rNetworks prices and speeds from rnetworks.net residential plans page; fees from rNetworks' Platinum FCC Broadband Facts label. Checked September 2026.
rNetworks sells seven plans. STI sells one: 400 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload, $65/month.
| Plan | rNetworks price | Download | Upload | vs. STI $65/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $54.95 | 10 Mbps | 3 Mbps | $10.05 less than STI |
| Tier 2 | $69.95 | 15 Mbps | 4 Mbps | $4.95 more |
| Tier 3 | $89.95 | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | $24.95 more |
| Tier 4 | $100.95 | 35 Mbps | 10 Mbps | $35.95 more |
| Tier 5 | $115.95 | 50 Mbps | 15 Mbps | $50.95 more |
| Diamond* | $129.95 | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | $64.95 more |
| Platinum* | $149.95 | 200 Mbps | 200 Mbps | $84.95 more |
Row prices are base monthly prices before rNetworks' $6.00/mo mandatory fees.
STI's 400 Mbps download is faster than every rNetworks plan. STI's 25 Mbps upload beats Tiers 1–5. rNetworks' Diamond and Platinum plans offer faster upload.
*rNetworks lists Diamond and Platinum as available only where offered.
Over 12 months, the difference is real.
You save $1,091.40/year
($155.95 − $65) × 12 months, where $155.95 is rNetworks Platinum plus mandatory fees. 2× the download speed. Less than half the cost.
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Nick, Russell, and Gabe handle every install. When you call, you reach someone in Hondo — same day.
Most new customers are live within one business day of signing up.
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"We have been customers for at least 5 years. Service has been excellent in an area which is not signal friendly. Customer service has been exceptional."
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