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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.860% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 16% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.37%
2 providers - 96.92%
3 providers - 24.39%
4+ providers - 2.07%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 92604 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 92604 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.950% of those living in the 92604 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 92604 area, and 96.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 92604, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 92604 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 92604 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 97% of the area. Irvine’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 16% of residents in the 92604 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 92604 ZIP code, covering 99% 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, $55.99.
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, $1.37.
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 92604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 295 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 92604 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 92604 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $55.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irvine, $1.37.
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 92604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 295 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 92604 ZIP code, covering 16% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $55.99.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irvine, $1.37.
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 2 Mbps in 92604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 295 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 92604 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 92604 and the greater Irvine area. HughesNet starting prices are 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 92604 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 92604 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 92604. The next fastest internet provider in the 92604 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.860% of the area.
Sonic Telecom offers the cheapest internet in the 92604 ZIP with service starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $55.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 92604 ZIP code, covering 5.860% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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