Best San Martin Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 8 choices for service in San Martin, 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 San Martin 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
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps27.8%
2Etheric Networkswireless150 Mbps150 Mbps100.0%
3Cruzio Holdingswireless100 Mbps100 Mbps100.0%
4Razzo Linkwireless60 Mbps60 Mbps100.0%
5South Valley Internetwireless50 Mbps5 Mbps62.3%
6ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
8FrontierDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps27.4%
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San Martin 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 San Martin 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 San Martin compare to Santa Clara County? The average speed in San Martin is 15.66 Mbps which is slower than Santa Clara County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.

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San Martin Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in San Martin is 15.66 Mbps based upon 11640 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 27.7% of the San Martin population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of San Martin residents

  • There are 8 residential internet providers in San Martin, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in San Martin is 39.7% slower than the Santa Clara County average and 51.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 95.4% of Santa Clara County residents

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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 San Martin 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 Spectrum as the top provider for San Martin, California.

How do the internet speeds in San Martin compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the San Martin broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ford City, Joshua Tree, Mentone, Mojave, North Shore, South Oroville, Whittier

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 San Martin, California?

The following zip codes were used: 95020, 95038 and 95046

Who has the fastest internet service in San Martin?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in San Martin.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in San Martin - Frontier.

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.




San Martin 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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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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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