Who is our top ranked provider in Santa Clara CA? [Updated]

Santa Clara, California Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 7 choices for service in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.0%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	71.5%
3	Cruzio Holdings	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
4	Etheric Networks	wireless	80 Mbps	80 Mbps	100.0%
5	Sail Internet	wireless	200 Mbps	100 Mbps	42.7%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Santa Clara of 6.6 Mbps are slower than the Santa Clara County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Santa Clara Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Santa Clara is 28.17 Mbps based upon 1013168 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.2% of the Santa Clara population
Fiber optic internet is available to 14.2% of Santa Clara residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Santa Clara, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Santa Clara is 8.6% faster than the Santa Clara County average and 13.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.4% of Santa Clara County 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 Santa Clara 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Santa Clara, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Santa Clara?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Santa Clara.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Santa Clara, California?

The following zip codes were used: 95050, 95051, 95052, 95053, 95054, 95055, 95056, 95110 and 95117

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Santa Clara compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Santa Clara broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alameda, Alta Sierra, Antelope, Ashland, Fairbanks Ranch, Matheny, Tahoma

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Santa Clara - AT&T.

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 Santa Clara, California?

Cruzio Holdings and Etheric Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Santa Clara.

Santa Clara 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.