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Internet Providers in Montecito, California

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Home Internet in Montecito, CA
  • Provider
    • Cox
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XO
    • EarthLink
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 84.7%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 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: 100%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. ERF Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.6%
  • 8. XO
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.4%
  • 9. Wind Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.8%
  • GeoLinks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.4%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Montecito, CA

Cox dominates Montecito, California, with full coverage through its cable internet service. Offering speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50 per month, it provides a robust option for streaming, gaming, and remote work. Cox’s extensive reach ensures reliable service community-wide.

Frontier ranks next, delivering a DSL connection to 84.70% of Montecito with maximum speeds of 115 Mbps. Plans begin at $64.99 per month. While Frontier’s speed and coverage don’t match Cox, it remains a solid option for those seeking different plan options. Across Montecito, DSL covers just 2%, while satellite availability is 100%. Most residents can find an appropriate internet service provider to suit their needs.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • ERF Wireless
  • EarthLink
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • Frontier
  • GeoLinks
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Montecito, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Montecito, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

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