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Internet Providers in Santa Ana, California

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Home Internet in Santa Ana, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 94.2%
    Santa Ana speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 85.4%
    Santa Ana speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 7.8%
    Santa Ana speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.5%
  • 6. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.2%

Home Internet Summary in Santa Ana, CA

AT&T Internet ranks first in Santa Ana, California, delivering IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections. It offers a blazing maximum download speed of 5 Gbps and covers 94.20% of the city. Plans start at $55 per month, providing high-speed options for gaming and streaming.

Spectrum stands second with cable internet reaching 85.40% of Santa Ana. It offers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and prices starting at $49.99 per month, providing reliable and fast internet.

Verizon ranks third, offering 5G internet and covering 45.80% of the city. Its maximum download speed is 50 Mbps, with plans starting at $50 per month. While Verizon provides a modern wireless solution, its coverage and speed fall short compared to top providers.

In Santa Ana, internet availability is broad with fiber at 94%, cable at 37%, and fixed wireless at 60%, ensuring most residents can find suitable services.

Best Internet Providers in Santa Ana, CA

The best internet providers in Santa Ana are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T is the best overall internet provider because it offers speeds up to 5 Gbps through its AT&T Fiber plans. Internet plans start at $55 per month. AT&T has consistently been ranked by J.D. Power as first for customer satisfaction in the West region.

With wider availability in Santa Ana compared to AT&T, Spectrum is the next-best option for area residents. Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum’s plans start at $50 per month for the first 12 months. The provider has also been recognized by J.D. Power for its customer satisfaction on the West Coast.

In addition to cable and fiber internet, many Santa Ana residents can access 5G home Internet service from T-Mobile. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans are contract-free and can deliver download speeds between 33 Mbps and 182 Mbps. Plans start at $50 per month (with AutoPay).

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
39.24%
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
  • Spectrum
  • Cox
94.25%

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Provider Connection Types in Santa Ana, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa Ana, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
50.36000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
93.66%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.46%

List of Internet Providers in Santa Ana, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 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 Santa Ana, 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
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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