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Internet providers in Carpinteria, CA
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Carpinteria, CA internet providers
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Carpinteria internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Carpinteria residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Carpinteria, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Carpinteria area, and 90.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Carpinteria's four internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Carpinteria
The largest internet providers in Carpinteria are Frontier, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Carpinteria.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Carpinteria residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 96% of the area. Carpinteria’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Carpinteria residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Carpinteria covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Carpinteria 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Carpinteria, $41.99.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carpinteria, $3.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Carpinteria. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Carpinteria's providers, 91 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Carpinteria covering 96% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Carpinteria residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Carpinteria, $41.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carpinteria, $3.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Carpinteria. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carpinteria's providers, 91 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Carpinteria covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carpinteria where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Carpinteria, $41.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carpinteria, $3.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Carpinteria. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Carpinteria's providers, 91 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Carpinteria?
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Carpinteria with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Carpinteria. The next fastest internet provider in Carpinteria is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Carpinteria?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Carpinteria with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carpinteria, $41.99.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
How do I get cheaper internet?
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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