Internet Providers in San Diego, CA

AT&T is the most widely available internet provider in San Diego, and we consider it to be the best — especially if you have access to AT&T Fiber, which is faster than cable and other connection types. San Diego’s two cable internet providers, Cox Communications and Spectrum, are also worthy choices.

If cost is your top concern, you’ll want to check out the cheapest plan in town. The lowest costs can be found with Cox Communications, which offers a plan that starts at just $29.99/month.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet launched in San Diego in 2021, and since then, it’s offered 5G download speeds that average between 33 Mbps to 182 Mbps to residents’ homes. The service costs just $50 a month when you take advantage of the AutoPay discount. Speedy 5G technology makes this wireless home internet service a serious competitor to wired alternatives.

Yes, many (though not all) San Diego residents have access to Verizon’s speedy wireless home internet service. This popular service is faster than its major 5G competitors and can be bundled with Verizon Wireless service at a discounted price.

AT&T is widely available in San Diego, and its best solution for the internet — AT&T Fiber — is the clear-cut fastest choice in the area. For most users, AT&T beats Cox and Spectrum^Ⓡ. But when it comes to a showdown between the two cable internet connections, the competition is a little tighter. Spectrum and Cox both offer cable internet connections that can reach 1 Gbps, though our Cox speed tests show faster results on average than our Spectrum speed tests.

San Diego created the SD Access 4 All program to bridge the digital divide for thousands of residents. The program offers free public Wi-Fi at over 300 locations across San Diego, mainly at libraries and city-owned parks and recreation areas. It also provides free laptops and hotspots you can check out at any branch of the San Diego Public Library.