Best Internet Providers in Santa Barbara, CA
Search by Zip Code
Internet Providers Overview for Santa Barbara, CA
| Total Internet Providers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Download Speeds Up To | 5 Gbps |
| Cheapest Monthly Plan | $29.99 |
| Fiber Coverage | 33% |
| Fastest Provider | Frontier |
Top 8 Internet Service Providers in Santa Barbara, CA
Filter by:
Sort by:
1. Cox Cable
92.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
50.00/mo
2 Gbps
Cable
Click here to see Cox Cable's coverage map
for Santa Barbara, CA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Cox Cable Internet Availability By Type
Cox Cable Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Fast | Internet | 100 Mbps | $50.00 |
| Go Faster | Internet | 250 Mbps | $70.00 |
| Go Even Faster | Internet | 500 Mbps | $90.00 |
| Go Super Fast | Internet | 1000 Mbps | $110.00 |
| Go Fast + Contour TV Starter | Internet | 100 Mbps | $111.00 |
| Go Faster + Contour TV Starter | Internet | 250 Mbps | $131.00 |
| Go Fast + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred | Internet | 100 Mbps | $131.00 |
| Go Beyond Fast | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $150.00 |
| Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter | Internet | 500 Mbps | $151.00 |
| Go Faster + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred | Internet | 250 Mbps | $151.00 |
| Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred | Internet | 100 Mbps | $165.00 |
| Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred | Internet | 500 Mbps | $171.00 |
| Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred | Internet | 100 Mbps | $185.00 |
| Go Beyond Fast + Contour TV Starter | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $211.00 |
| Go Beyond Fast + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $231.00 |
Call To Order Cox Cable Service
855-956-4467
2. EarthLink
45.2% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
59.95/mo
200 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Fiber
EarthLink Internet Availability By Type
EarthLink Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $59.95 | ||
Call To Order EarthLink Service
844-722-8949
3. Frontier
48.2% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
29.99/mo
*
200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
DSL, Fiber
**Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
Click here to see Frontier's coverage map
for Santa Barbara, CA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Frontier Internet Availability By Type
Frontier Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber 200 | Internet | 200 Mbps | $29.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Fiber 500 | Internet | 500 Mbps | $44.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Fiber 1 Gig | Internet | 1000 Mbps | $64.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Frontier Internet | Internet | N/A | $64.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Fiber 2 Gig | Internet | 2000 Mbps | $99.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Fiber 5 Gig | Internet | 5000 Mbps | $129.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
| Fiber 7 Gig | Internet | 7000 Mbps | $299.99 * |
| **Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | |||
Call To Order Frontier Service
844-974-3041
4. Viasat
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
99.99/mo
150 Mbps
Satellite
Viasat Internet Availability By Type
Viasat Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Unleashed | Internet | 150 Mbps | $99.99 |
Call To Order Viasat Service
844-983-3105
5. HughesNet
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
49.99/mo
100 Mbps
Satellite
HughesNet Internet Availability By Type
HughesNet Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | Internet | 50 Mbps | $49.99 |
| Elite | Internet | 100 Mbps | $64.99 |
| Fusion | Internet | 100 Mbps | $94.99 |
Call To Order HughesNet Service
855-958-4319
6. Starlink
100% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
120.00/mo
50 - 220 Mbps
Satellite
Click here to see Starlink's coverage map
for Santa Barbara, CA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Starlink Internet Availability By Type
Starlink Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | Internet | 150 Mbps | $120.00 |
| MOBILE - REGIONAL | Internet | 50 Mbps | $150.00 |
| MOBILE - GLOBAL | Internet | 50 Mbps | $200.00 |
| MOBILE PRIORITY - 50GB | Internet | 220 Mbps | $250.00 |
| MOBILE PRIORITY - 5TB | Internet | 220 Mbps | $5,000.00 |
7. Verizon
21.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
50.00/mo
50 Mbps
5G Internet
Click here to see Verizon's coverage map
for Santa Barbara, CA
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served
Verizon Internet Availability By Type
Verizon Deals for September 2024
| Deal | Includes | Download speeds up to | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | Internet | 100 Mbps | $50.00 |
| 5G Home Plus | Internet | 300 Mbps | $70.00 |
Call To Order Verizon Service
866-498-5878
8. Always ON
15.7% Available
Always ON Internet Availability By Type
Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Barbara
Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:
Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Los Olivos, Oak View, Ojai, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Summerland, Ventura
Average download speed in Santa Barbara:
149 Mbps
Based on 48,491 speed tests
Best Internet Provider in Santa Barbara
- Cox Cable - Most Cable availability
- EarthLink - Most Fiber availability
- Frontier - Budget friendly option, fast download speeds in Santa Barbara and most DSL availability
- Viasat - Most internet coverage in Santa Barbara
- HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
- Starlink - Widely available
- Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
- Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
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
An Overview of Internet Providers in Santa Barbara By Connection
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Cable | Cable | 2 Gbps | 92% |
| Frontier | Fiber | Call For Details | 48% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 3% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 45% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 300 Mbps | 22% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 16% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Frontier | Fiber | Call For Details | 48% |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 45% |
| Cox Cable | Cable | 2 Gbps | 92% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 3% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 22% |
| Astound Broadband Powered by Digital West | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 1% |
Internet Availability by Connection Type in Santa Barbara
Internet service providers in Santa Barbara 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%
Cable - 3%
DSL - 3%
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.
Who is InMyArea.com?
InMyArea.com is a 5 star rated internet service provider comparison and home services website. Read more about InMyArea.com.
Free Wireless Internet Access in Santa Barbara, CA
602 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
25/27 Mason Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
2020 DE LA Vina St
Santa Barbara, CA
93105
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA
93109
20 E Victoria St
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
5221 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA
93106
955 LA Paz Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
93108
Looking for some local deals or unhappy with your current internet provider?
Call one of our experts waiting to help you find the right provider!