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Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, California

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    • Xfinity
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Home Internet in Santa Cruz, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 84.6%
    Santa Cruz speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98%
    Santa Cruz speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.2%
  • HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.7%

Best Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Xfinity, AT&T Fiber, and Astound Broadband are the top internet service providers in Santa Cruz. The best of the three is Xfinity, as it offers service in percent of the city and boasts download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Santa Cruz residents interested in Xfinity can expect to pay at least $30 per month for a cable internet plan.

If you’re seeking a fiber alternative, AT&T Fiber is also available in Santa Cruz. Depending on your location, you can tap into download speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Another provider available to Santa Cruz residents is Astound Broadband. Its services are available to over half of the city via its reliable cable network. Download speeds can reach the gigabit range, which should be plenty for most households.

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
17.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
98.00999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Cruz, CA

Provider Connection Types in Santa Cruz, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa Cruz, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
12.91%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.42%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
44.32%

List of Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, 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
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
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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