Best San Juan Capistrano Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano 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 |
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1 | Cox | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 94.4% |
2 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 58.9% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
San Juan Capistrano 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
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 San Juan Capistrano of 6.09 Mbps are slower than the Orange County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.
San Juan Capistrano Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 93.7% of the San Juan Capistrano population
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.5% of San Juan Capistrano residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in San Juan Capistrano, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in San Juan Capistrano is 42.1% faster than the Orange County average and 27.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in San Juan Capistrano is 41.42 Mbps based upon 83456 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 64.0% of San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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 Cox as the top provider for San Juan Capistrano, California.
Who has the fastest internet service in San Juan Capistrano?
Cox and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in San Juan Capistrano.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for San Juan Capistrano, California?
The following zip codes were used: 92673, 92675, 92677 and 92693
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 San Juan Capistrano internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 San Juan Capistrano compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the San Juan Capistrano broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Camino, Kernville, Mckinleyville, Mecca, Saticoy, Sebastopol, Val Verde
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in San Juan Capistrano - 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 San Juan Capistrano, California?
Cox provides broadband internet service to 94.4% of San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano 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.

Cox
- 250+ channels
- Contour voice remote control
- Customizable add-ons
- Make your TV content portable with the Contour app app

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