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Best Internet Providers in San Diego, CA

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in San Diego, CA

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1. Spectrum

49.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
49.5% Available

2. AT&T

95.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 55.00/mo *
95.2% Available

3. Cox Cable

64% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo
64% Available

4. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
100% Available

5. T-Mobile Home Internet

55.1% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
55.1% Available

6. EarthLink

45.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
45.8% Available

7. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

8. San Diego Broadband

20.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
500 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 59.95/mo
20.3% Available

9. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

10. Verizon

32.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
32.9% Available

Internet Service Providers in San Diego, California

For fiber internet in San Diego, AT&T Fiber is a strong choice. It covers 39 percent of the area and offers speeds up to 5 Gbps. This is the provider to go for if you’re after top-tier speeds. Its plans start at $55 per month.

Cable internet is another solid option. Cox covers 64 percent of San Diego and offers speeds up to 2 Gbps, with plans starting at $50 per month. Spectrum is another reliable cable provider, covering nearly half the city with speeds up to 1 Gbps for $49.99 per month.

If you want wireless internet, 5G is a great option. Verizon 5G Home Internet is a great option that starts at $50 per month. EarthLink is another 5G provider, offering up to 100 Mbps and covering 45.8 percent of the area.

For DSL, AT&T Internet has you covered. It reaches 95.2 percent of San Diego and offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, with plans starting at $60 per month.

An Overview of Internet Providers in San Diego By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 39%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 95%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 50%
Cox Cable Cable 2 Gbps 64%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 5%
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 20%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 55%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 33%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 46%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps 5%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 95%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 55%
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 39%
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 20%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 33%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 5%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 50%
Cox Cable Cable 2 Gbps 64%
Lightwave Broadband Fixed Wireless 60 Mbps 1%
Cox Cable Fiber 2 Gbps 1%

Fastest San Diego Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 35% of San Diego)

AT&T Fiber

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

39%

Cox

2 Gbps

2 Gbps

0.7%

Cable
(Covering 98.1% of San Diego)

Cox

2 Gbps

100 Mbps

64%

Spectrum

1 Gbps

35 Mbps

49.5%

DSL
(Covering 63.6% of San Diego)

AT&T Internet

100 Mbps

20 Mbps

95.2%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 74.4% of San Diego)

Webpass

1 Gbps

1 Gbps

0.1%

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

32.9%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of San Diego)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Viasat Internet

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

100%

Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego Internet Providers

Which provider offers the fastest internet in San Diego?

AT&T Fiber and EarthLink both offer plans with speeds up to 5 Gbps in San Diego.

Which provider offers the cheapest internet in San Diego?

Spectrum and Cox tie for the cheapest plans in San Diego, with starting prices at $49.99 per month for 12 months.

What type of wired internet is most common in San Diego?

DSL is the most available wired internet connection in San Diego.

Does San Diego have fiber-optic internet access?

Up to 33 percent of the San Diego area has access to fiber internet.

Can I get 5G internet in San Diego?

Both T-Mobile and Verizon offer a 5G Home Internet product in San Diego.

Which San Diego neighborhoods offer the most internet provider options?

Carmel Valley, Tierrasanta, Rancho Bernardo, San Pasqual, and Mira Mesa are just a few of the neighborhoods that have their pick of five different internet providers, including popular names like AT&T, Spectrum, and Cox.

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Internet Provider Store Locations in San Diego

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Average download speed in San Diego:

162 Mbps

Based on 458,977 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in San Diego

  1. Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
  2. AT&T - Fast download speeds in San Diego, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  3. Cox Cable - Cable or Fiber up to 2000 Mbps
  4. Viasat - Most internet coverage in San Diego
  5. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  6. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  7. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  8. San Diego Broadband - Fixed wireless up to 500 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in San Diego

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in San Diego

Internet service providers in San Diego use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 99%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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