Who is our top ranked provider in Isla Vista CA? [Updated]

Best Isla Vista Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Isla Vista, 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 Isla Vista 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
1	Cox	Cable	300 Mbps	30 Mbps	76.1%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Isla Vista CA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Isla Vista have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Isla Vista are compared to Santa Barbara County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Isla Vista of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Santa Barbara County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.

Isla Vista Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Isla Vista population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Isla Vista residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Isla Vista, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Isla Vista is 39.3% faster than the Santa Barbara County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Isla Vista is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 89.0% of Isla Vista residents

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 Isla Vista 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 Cox as the top provider for Isla Vista, California.

How do the internet speeds in Isla Vista compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Isla Vista broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Antioch, Biola, Camp Pendleton North, Casa De Oro Mount Helix, Pasadena, Rough And Ready, Stanford

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Isla Vista, California?

The following zip codes were used: 93107 and 93117

Who has the fastest internet service in Isla Vista?

Cox with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Isla Vista.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Isla Vista, California.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Isla Vista 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.