Local vs. Satellite
400 Mbps. $65/month. Half the price of Starlink's 400 Mbps plan. Local support you can actually reach.
| Feature | South Texas Internet | Starlink Residential Max |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $65 | $130 |
| Advertised download speed | 400 Mbps | Up to 400+ Mbps |
| Data cap | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Contract | None | None |
| Equipment | Included | $0 upfront, $0/mo kit rental |
| Installation | Professional, 1 business day | Free professional install |
| Local support | Yes — call Hondo, TX | No — ticket only |
Starlink pricing checked September 2026 at a Hondo, TX address; prices vary by location.
Starlink sells three residential tiers: Residential 100 Mbps at $55/month, Residential 200 Mbps at $85/month, and Residential Max (up to 400+ Mbps) at $130/month. STI sells one plan: 400 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up for $65/month.
Starlink's $55 plan caps downloads at 100 Mbps. STI is 400 Mbps for $10 more. In Q4 2025, only 45% of U.S. Starlink users saw median speeds of 100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up (Ookla).
STI's Air Fiber runs from towers here in South Texas to a receiver on your home — no satellite link involved. Our towers are built for South Texas weather, and our team lives here too.
When Starlink has a problem, you submit a ticket and wait. When STI has a problem, you call (830) 429-4149 and talk to someone in Hondo, Texas. Our field team — Nick, Russell, and Gabe — is on the road across South Texas every day. New customers are installed within one business day of signing up.
Starlink charges $130/month for its 400 Mbps plan. STI is 400 Mbps for $65/month — $65/month less, or $780/year less than Starlink's 400 Mbps plan. No contracts, no data caps, and no equipment fees.
Starlink pricing checked September 2026 at a Hondo, TX address; prices vary by location.
★★★★★"Great customer service! Had a nice gentleman Nick install a 20 ft pool antenna and when it wasn't enough he made it his mission to get the correct setup to boost my speeds. Now I have no speed or connection problems. A lot cheaper than Starlink."
Half the price of Starlink's 400 Mbps plan. Local support. Installed in one business day.
(830) 429-4149