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Internet Providers in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

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Home Internet in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 94.6%
  • 2. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 97%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 81.8%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 58.7%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 58.7%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

In Rancho Santa Margarita, California, AT&T Internet stands out as the top internet provider. With a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps and a coverage of 83%, it's a reliable choice for residents. The connection types offered by AT&T are IPBB and fiber, catering to various user needs. The starting price is $55 per month, providing good value considering the high speeds.

Cox is another excellent option in Rancho Santa Margarita, with full coverage across the city. Offering both cable and fiber connections, Cox delivers up to 1 Gbps download speed at a competitive starting price of $49.99 per month. For those seeking wireless solutions, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet provides service to 59% of the city, with speeds ranging from 33-245 Mbps at just $50 per month. Despite not having as extensive coverage as Cox or AT&T, T-Mobile's unique offering of home-based 5G internet can be an attractive alternative for some households.

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
58.69%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
96.99%

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Provider Connection Types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
82.93%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.94%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.79%

List of Internet Providers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

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