Best Santa Cruz Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 8 choices for service in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz 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 | Cruzio Holdings | wireless | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 89.4% |
3 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 63.2% |
4 | Etheric Networks | wireless | 80 Mbps | 80 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Sonic Telecom | DSL | 80 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 60.3% |
6 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
7 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
8 | Razzo Link | wireless | 30 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 21.6% |
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz are compared to Santa Cruz County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Santa Cruz of 28.27 Mbps are faster than the Santa Cruz County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.
Santa Cruz Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Santa Cruz County is 22.8 Mbps based upon 837544 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Santa Cruz is 7.33 Mbps. This is 0.4% slower than the average in California and 36.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Santa Cruz is 24% faster than the Santa Cruz County average and 12.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Santa Cruz is 7.33 Mbps. This is 11.9% faster than the Santa Cruz County average and 36.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 94.6% of Santa Cruz County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 33.1% of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Cruzio Holdings as the top provider for Santa Cruz, California.
Who has the fastest internet service in Santa Cruz?
Cruzio Holdings and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Santa Cruz.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Santa Cruz, California?
The following zip codes were used: 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065 and 95067
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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the Santa Cruz broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Desert View Highlands, Dogtown, Manhattan Beach, Morongo Valley, Pico Rivera, San Pasqual, West Menlo Park
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Santa Cruz - 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 Santa Cruz, California?
Cruzio Holdings and Etheric Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream 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