Best Desert Shores Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Desert Shores, CA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Desert Shores by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Zito West HoldingCable100 Mbps10 Mbps77.3%
2ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
3HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Desert Shores CA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Desert Shores which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Desert Shores compare to Imperial County? The average speed in Desert Shores is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Imperial County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.

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Desert Shores Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Desert Shores is 79% faster than the Imperial County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Desert Shores is 7.19 Mbps. This is 89.7% faster than the Imperial County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 87.6% of Imperial County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.6% of Imperial County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Imperial County is 18.04 Mbps based upon 205152 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in Desert Shores is 23.9% faster than the average in California and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Desert Shores residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Zito West Holding as the top provider for Desert Shores, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Desert Shores?

Zito West Holding and ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Desert Shores.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Desert Shores, California?

The following zip codes were used: 92274

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Desert Shores internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Desert Shores compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Desert Shores broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Coto De Caza, Esparto, Gold River, King City, Novato, Santa Paula, Yosemite Valley

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Desert Shores, California population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Desert Shores, California?

Zito West Holding provides broadband internet service to 77.3% of Desert Shores.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.




Desert Shores Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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