Who is our top ranked provider in La Quinta CA? [Updated]

La Quinta, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta 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	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.9%
2	Frontier	Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	93.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

La Quinta CA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in La Quinta compare to Riverside County? The average speed in La Quinta is 85.91 Mbps which is faster than Riverside County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.

La Quinta Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 33.7% of the Riverside County population
The average internet download speed in La Quinta is 85.91 Mbps based upon 88240 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the La Quinta population
Fiber optic internet is available to 92.9% of La Quinta residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in La Quinta, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in La Quinta is 262.8% faster than the Riverside County average and 165.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in La Quinta?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in La Quinta.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for La Quinta, California?

The following zip codes were used: 92202, 92247, 92248, 92253 and 92274

How do the internet speeds in La Quinta compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the La Quinta broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Pasadena, Fairmead, Imperial Beach, Madera, Marina, Palmdale, Redwood City

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in La Quinta - Frontier.

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 La Quinta, California?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.9% of La Quinta.

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.

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 internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new La Quinta 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

La Quinta 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.