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Internet Providers in El Cajon, California

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Home Internet in El Cajon, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 91.2%
    El Cajon speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.5%
    El Cajon speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.4%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 43.1%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.4%

Best Internet Providers in El Cajon, CA

In El Cajon, California, AT&T Internet stands out as the primary provider, offering IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections. With a coverage rate of 91.20%, AT&T reaches most of the city's residents. It provides download speeds up to 5 Gbps, among the fastest available. Plans start at $55 per month, combining high speed with broad coverage. The city benefits from a strong fiber infrastructure, with 99% availability enabling many households to access AT&T’s fiber services.

Cox delivers the widest coverage in El Cajon at 93.50%, offering cable internet services. With speeds up to 2 Gbps, Cox meets substantial connectivity needs, starting at $50 per month. This makes Cox a competitive option for those balancing speed and cost.

Verizon uses 5G technology to cover 43.10% of the area. Though less extensive, Verizon provides an alternative with download speeds of 50 Mbps, also starting at $50 per month. Fixed wireless covers 58% of El Cajon, while satellite internet ensures 100% coverage, leaving no area unconnected.

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
45.43%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Cox
93.53%

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Provider Connection Types in El Cajon, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in El Cajon, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
57.54%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.77%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.3%

List of Internet Providers in El Cajon, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in El Cajon, 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
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 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
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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