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Internet Providers in Goleta, California

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Home Internet in Goleta, CA

  • 1. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86.9%
    Goleta speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 31.5%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 32.1%
    Goleta speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 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%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.7%

Best Internet Providers in Goleta, CA

In Goleta, California, Cox is a leading internet provider. Offering both cable and fiber connections, Cox delivers up to 1 Gbps of speed at a starting price of $49.99 per month. With coverage extending to 93% of the city, it's an excellent choice for those seeking fast and reliable internet service. Whether you're streaming high-definition videos or participating in online gaming, Cox can meet your needs with its robust offerings.

Satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet also have strong presences in Goleta, each boasting full coverage across the city. Viasat offers maximum download speeds of 30 Mbps at a starting price point equal to that of Cox - $49.99 per month. Meanwhile, Hughesnet provides slightly lower top speeds at 25 Mbps but matches the pricing structure set by its competitors. Both satellite providers offer consistent connectivity throughout Goleta — an essential feature for residents in areas where cable or fiber options may be limited or unavailable.

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
10.74%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • EarthLink
86.88%

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Provider Connection Types in Goleta, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Goleta, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.35%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.97%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
27.750000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Goleta, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Cox Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Goleta, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *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. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
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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