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Internet Providers in Carlsbad, California

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Home Internet in Carlsbad, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.8%
    Carlsbad speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 96.4%
    Carlsbad speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. San Diego Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.9%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.3%

Home Internet Summary in Carlsbad, CA

In Carlsbad, California, AT&T Internet dominates with IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections. Providing speeds up to 5 Gbps and prices starting at $55 monthly, it balances cost and performance effectively. AT&T covers 93.80% of the city, making it widely accessible and supported additionally by DSL and fiber options.

Spectrum covers 96.40% of Carlsbad, the highest among leading providers. Offering cable connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps at $49.99 per month, it provides a reliable choice for many residents. Verizon follows, offering primarily 5G internet and covering 48.50% of the city. With max speeds of 50 Mbps and starting prices at $50 monthly, Verizon offers a wireless alternative within its service range.

Overall, Carlsbad benefits from robust internet options, particularly from AT&T and Spectrum.

Best Internet Providers in Carlsbad, CA

The best internet service providers in Carlsbad are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T Fiber offers the fastest download speeds, which go up to 5 Gbps. Its fiber service is available in only 15.2 percent of the city, but its IPBB service has wider coverage, with 93.8 percent availability. AT&T Fiber offers plans that start as low as $55 per month.

Spectrum is the next-best internet provider because it’s available in 96.4 percent of the city. Its cable network provides download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum also offers many bundles to suit various needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
31.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • San Diego Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
96.39999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Carlsbad, CA

Provider Connection Types in Carlsbad, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carlsbad, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
78.8%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.07000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.85%

List of Internet Providers in Carlsbad, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Carlsbad, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
San Diego Broadband $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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