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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 Feb 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
48632
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.96%
3 providers - 10.95%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cerritos 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 Cerritos area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Cerritos residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in Cerritos.
There are five internet providers serving the Cerritos area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cerritos's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Cerritos
The largest internet providers in Cerritos are Frontier and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Cerritos.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Cerritos residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 99% of the area. Cerritos’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Cerritos residents.
Frontier fiber-optic 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to all households in Cerritos covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Cerritos than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cerritos, $42.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cerritos, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Cerritos. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Cerritos's providers, 83 Mbps.
Frontier DSL 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to all households in Cerritos covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Cerritos 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 Cerritos, $42.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cerritos, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Cerritos. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Cerritos's providers, 83 Mbps.
Spectrum 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Cerritos covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cerritos residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cerritos, $42.59.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cerritos, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Cerritos. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cerritos's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Cerritos, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cerritos, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cerritos and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cerritos at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Cerritos at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cerritos residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Cerritos?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Cerritos with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Cerritos. The next fastest internet provider in Cerritos is Frontier, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Cerritos?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Cerritos with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cerritos, $42.59.
Is fiber internet available in Cerritos?
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cerritos, covering 100% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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