Internet providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Internet in Santa Cruz

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Santa Cruz area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Santa Cruz Residential Internet Coverage

The California city of Santa Cruz has over 64,000 residents. With its proximity to state parks, the ocean, and other natural attractions, it's a major option for residents and tourists. Several internet service providers bring coverage to this region.

Those interested in getting DSL or fiber optic internet can find what they need with AT&T. AT&T has a DSL network and a fiber network. Together, they span all of Santa Cruz, running to Bonny Doon in the north, Delaware Avenue in the south, Cabrillo in the west, and Soquel in the east.

Xfinity is an established cable service provider in Santa Cruz. Through this provider, cable coverage is available in all of Santa Cruz. Charter is another cable option, but its network is limited to the eastern edges of Santa Cruz.

Sonic.net is an option for many Santa Cruz residents. High-speed coverage is accessible in neighborhoods like Paradise Park, Empira Grade, and Broadway.

The coverage area of New Edge Networks is similar to that of Sonic.net. Service extends to the entire city, reaching beyond the city limits in several directions.

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Average download speed
237.59 Mbps

Average upload speed
50.98 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.29 ms

Average jitter
9.14 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Santa Cruz?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

See internet providers in nearby cities.

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Summary of Santa Cruz internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Cruzio Internet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	5.0/5
Etheric Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Etheric Networks
Surfnet Communications	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Surfnet Communications