Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach 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 | 100.0% |
2 | Frontier | Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Manhattan Beach are compared to Los Angeles County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Manhattan Beach of 57.51 Mbps are faster than the Los Angeles County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.
Manhattan Beach Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Manhattan Beach is 57.51 Mbps based upon 204952 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Manhattan Beach population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Manhattan Beach residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Manhattan Beach, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Manhattan Beach is 139.9% faster than the Los Angeles County average and 77.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.4% of Los Angeles 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 Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach, California.
Who has the fastest internet service in Manhattan Beach?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Manhattan Beach.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Manhattan Beach, California?
The following zip codes were used: 90266
How do the internet speeds in Manhattan Beach compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the Manhattan Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Dinuba, Good Hope, Rancho Tehama Reserve, San Francisco, Sutter Creek, Temelec, Winton
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Manhattan Beach - 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 Manhattan Beach, California?
Spectrum and Frontier provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Manhattan Beach.
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.
Manhattan Beach 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

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