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Internet Providers in Escondido, California

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Home Internet in Escondido, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 87.4%
    Escondido speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 85.2%
    Escondido speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. San Diego Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.3%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.3%

Best Internet Providers in Escondido, CA

AT&T Internet ranks among the top internet service providers in Escondido, California. Offering a mix of IPBB, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, AT&T caters to a broad range of user needs. It brags of impressive download speeds, maxing out at 5 Gbps, and spans 60% of the city. The starting price is also competitive, beginning at just $55 a month.

Don't discount Cox and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, though. Both also serve as attractive options throughout Escondido. Cox supplies cable and fiber options, covering a considerable 90% of the city. It combines speed, coverage, and affordability with its maximum download speeds of 1 Gbps, and a base price of $49.99 a month.

Meanwhile, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet represents a newer entry to the market with its 5G connection. Although its coverage is relatively low at 39%, T-Mobile has download speeds that vary from a modest 33 to a swift 245 Mbps. At a starting price of $50 a month, T-Mobile offers a cost-effective choice for those within its coverage area.

Lastly, we can't ignore Viasat Internet for its complete coverage of Escondido, offering satellite internet service across the city. Yet, its speeds are notably lower, topping off at 150 Mbps.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
39.269999999999996%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • San Diego Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Cox
87.36%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Escondido, CA

Provider Connection Types in Escondido, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Escondido, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
60.19%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.35%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
7.5200000000000005%

List of Internet Providers in Escondido, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Cox Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Escondido, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
San Diego Broadband $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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