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Internet Providers in Escondido, California

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Home Internet in Escondido, CA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • San Diego Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    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
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 85.2%
    Escondido speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.4%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.2%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.9%
  • San Diego Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Escondido, CA

AT&T Internet ranks highest among service providers in Escondido, California. It offers IPBB and fiber connections with download speeds up to 5 Gbps, starting at $55 per month. Covering 87.40% of the city, AT&T is accessible to many residents, catering to both casual users and those needing higher bandwidth. The high fiber coverage, at 90%, means many households can enjoy fast, stable connections.

Cox is the second-ranked provider, offering cable internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps and a starting price of $50 per month. With 85.20% coverage, Cox closely follows AT&T in reach. This broad coverage and competitive pricing make Cox a strong option for those who prefer cable internet. Despite its slightly lower maximum speed, Cox's extensive coverage provides excellent value.

Escondido's robust internet infrastructure has 60% DSL, 97% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite coverage, ensuring residents have various options to meet their internet needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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 Coverage Map and Store Locations for Escondido, California

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

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 $79.99/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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