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Internet Providers in Santee, California

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Home Internet in Santee, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 97.3%
    Santee speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 93.6%
    Santee 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: 41%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41%

Best Internet Providers in Santee, CA

In Santee, California, AT&T Internet ranks as the top internet provider. With a combination of IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T provides a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps at a starting price of $55 per month. The coverage offered by AT&T extends to approximately 62% of Santee, making it a reliable choice for many residents. Given its high-speed offering and reasonable pricing, AT&T Internet serves as an excellent option for various consumers, including those who engage in heavy online gaming or streaming.

Another noteworthy provider in Santee is Cox, which offers both cable and fiber connections. It boasts a substantial coverage area, reaching up to 97% of the city with speeds that can reach up to 1 Gbps. Its services start at $49.99 per month, making it another affordable yet efficient choice for locals. T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet also has its presence felt in the city with about 41% coverage, providing speeds between 33-245 Mbps starting from $50 per month. While not as widely available as Cox or AT&T, T-Mobile's unique selling point lies in its use of advanced wireless technology, which may appeal to certain customers seeking cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

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
40.98%
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
  • Cox
97.3%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Santee, CA

Provider Connection Types in Santee, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santee, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.019999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.72%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.22%

List of Internet Providers in Santee, 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
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Santee, 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
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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