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Internet Providers in Isla Vista, California

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Home Internet in Isla Vista, CA

  • 1. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 64.9%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 64%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 68.9%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 68.9%
  • 6. Astound Broadband Powered by Digital West
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.9%
  • 7. GeoLinks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43%
  • 8. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 47.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Isla Vista, CA

In Isla Vista, California, Cox dominates as the primary internet service provider, delivering cable connections to around 64.9% of the community. With maximum download speeds up to 1 Gbps, Cox ensures fast internet capable of handling everything from browsing to high-demand streaming and gaming. Their services start at $50 per month, offering a solid mix of speed and reliability.

Frontier comes in second, offering both DSL and fiber connections to 64% of the area. Although its maximum download speed is 115 Mbps—slower than Cox—Frontier still supports standard browsing, streaming, and moderate internet use. At $29.99 per month, Frontier appeals to those on a budget. Isla Vista benefits from Frontier's extensive fiber coverage at 93% and 100% satellite availability, though DSL (2%) and cable (28%) options are limited. This extensive fiber network significantly contributes to the community's connectivity.

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
  • Hughesnet
68.89999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • Frontier
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Digital West
  • GeoLinks
64.9%

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Provider Connection Types in Isla Vista, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Isla Vista, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Isla Vista, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Cox Cable 1 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
Astound Broadband Powered by Digital West Fiber 1 Gbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
EarthLink DSL, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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