Compare 92602 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Irvine – 197 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Irvine – 76 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irvine.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.320% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 9.520% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 9.520% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.83%
3 providers - 9.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 92602 ZIP code 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 92602 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 72% of those living in the 92602 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 92602 area, and 95.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 92602, 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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Cox | 164 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 192 Mbps | 136 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irvine.
The largest internet providers serving the 92602 ZIP code are AT&T and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 92602 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 17% of the area. Irvine’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 92602 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 92602 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Irvine, $51.99.
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 Irvine, $1.68.
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 92602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 495 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 92602 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 92602 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $51.99.
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 Irvine, $1.68.
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 1,000 Mbps in 92602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 495 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 92602 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 92602 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 Irvine, $51.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irvine, $1.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 92602 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 495 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 92602 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 92602 and the greater Irvine area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Irvine at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Irvine at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 92602 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 92602 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in 92602. The next fastest internet provider in the 92602 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 17% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 92602 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $51.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 92602 ZIP code, covering 17% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in 92602 and is available to 9.320% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.