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Internet Providers in Santa Monica, California

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Home Internet in Santa Monica, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.1%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 90.4%
    Santa Monica speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 61%
    Santa Monica speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 62.2%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.7%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48.1%

Home Internet Summary in Santa Monica, CA

In Santa Monica, California, Spectrum provides the best internet service for residents. With 90.40% coverage, it offers a cable connection delivering up to 1 Gbps download speeds. Plans start at $49.99 per month. This balance of speed, price, and extensive reach makes Spectrum a top choice for reliable and fast internet.

Verizon and Viasat Internet offer solid alternatives if Spectrum isn't available. Verizon's 5G internet covers 65.50% of the area, providing download speeds of 50 Mbps for $50 per month. While it doesn't cover as much ground as Spectrum, its competitive pricing makes it a good option within its service area. Viasat caters to more remote parts of Santa Monica with its satellite internet, covering the entire city. It delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps, but its plans start at $99.99 per month.

In Santa Monica, internet availability breaks down to 67% cable, 92% fiber, and 100% satellite coverage. Given this landscape, Spectrum stands out as the leading choice, with Verizon and Viasat offering viable options depending on specific needs and locations.

Best Internet Providers in Santa Monica, CA

The best internet providers in Santa Monica are Spectrum and Frontier. Spectrum ranks first in Santa Monica because it offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) on a cable connection and is available in 90.5 percent of the city. Spectrum also offers robust bundles that include internet, TV, and phone services for a starting price of $90 per month for the first 12 months.

Frontier is another excellent provider available to customers in Santa Monica. Fiber-optic technology is currently the best on the market, and Frontier’s fiber-optic network covers 61 percent of the city. Frontier’s internet plans start at $29.99 per month.

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
48.14%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
90.45%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Monica, CA

Provider Connection Types in Santa Monica, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa Monica, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.6899999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.14%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
67.09%

List of Internet Providers in Santa Monica, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Santa Monica, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Fiber $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. Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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