San Luis Obispo, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo 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
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps99.8%
2AT&TDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps31.7%
3Peak WiFiwireless100 Mbps100 Mbps84.6%
4Outback Internetwireless35 Mbps15 Mbps57.7%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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San Luis Obispo 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.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in San Luis Obispo compare to San Luis Obispo County? The average speed in San Luis Obispo is 34.84 Mbps which is faster than San Luis Obispo County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.

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San Luis Obispo Internet Access Facts

  • Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the San Luis Obispo population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 31.7% of San Luis Obispo residents

  • There are 6 residential internet providers in San Luis Obispo, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in San Luis Obispo is 149.7% faster than the San Luis Obispo County average and 7.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average internet download speed in San Luis Obispo is 34.84 Mbps based upon 242032 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • DSL internet is available to 97.0% of San Luis Obispo residents

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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 Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in San Luis Obispo?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in San Luis Obispo.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for San Luis Obispo, California?

The following zip codes were used: 93401, 93403, 93405, 93406, 93407 and 93410

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 Luis Obispo internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in San Luis Obispo compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the San Luis Obispo broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Colton, Davis, East Palo Alto, East Porterville, Hayfork, Las Lomas, Stanton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in San Luis Obispo - 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 Luis Obispo, California?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.8% of San Luis Obispo.

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.




San Luis Obispo 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
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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