Best Los Alamos Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos 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 | Frontier | DSL | 115 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Advanced Wireless | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 80.6% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | Impulse Internet Services | DSL | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 16.3% |
Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos are compared to Santa Barbara County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Los Alamos of 19.16 Mbps are slower than the Santa Barbara County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.
Los Alamos Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Los Alamos is 19.16 Mbps based upon 8224 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Los Alamos population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Los Alamos residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Los Alamos, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Los Alamos is 17.4% slower than the Santa Barbara County average and 40.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.5% of Santa Barbara 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 Los Alamos 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 Frontier as the top provider for Los Alamos, California.
How do the internet speeds in Los Alamos compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the Los Alamos broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Columbia, Graton, Knights Landing, Midway City, North Richmond, Santa Paula, University Of California Davis
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 is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
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 Los Alamos, California?
The following zip codes were used: 93440 and 93455
Who has the fastest internet service in Los Alamos?
Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Los Alamos.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there are 2 DSL providers in Los Alamos - Frontier and Impulse Internet Services.
Los Alamos 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
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices