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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.611% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 7.854% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 74% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cruzio Internet | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 6.165% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.93%
3 providers - 75.81%
4+ providers - 8.66%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Capitola is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Capitola area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Capitola residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 50% of those living in Capitola.
There are nine internet providers serving the Capitola area, and 97.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Capitola's nine internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Etheric Networks | 59.0 Mbps | 37.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 186.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 258.0 Mbps | 218.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 10.0 Mbps | 5.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 2.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Capitola.
The largest internet providers in Capitola are AT&T, Spectrum, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Capitola.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Capitola residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Capitola’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 59% of Capitola residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Capitola covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Capitola to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Capitola, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Capitola, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Capitola. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Capitola's providers, 284 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Capitola covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Capitola residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Capitola, $54.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Capitola, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Capitola. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Capitola's providers, 284 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to about half of households in Capitola covering 59% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Capitola to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Capitola, $54.99.
Sonic Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Capitola, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Capitola. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Capitola's providers, 284 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Capitola, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Capitola, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Capitola and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Capitola at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Capitola at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Capitola residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Capitola with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Capitola. The next fastest internet provider in Capitola is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.611% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Capitola with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Capitola, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Capitola, covering 0.611% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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