| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.750% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.720% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 39% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 39% |
| 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 - 100%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 38.72%
4+ providers - 24.29%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 92618 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 92618 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in the 92618 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 92618 area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 92618, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 92618 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 92618 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 100% of the area. Irvine’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 39% of residents in the 92618 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 92618 ZIP code, covering 100% 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, $0.92.
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 0.768 Mbps in 92618 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, 484 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 all households in the 92618 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 92618 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, $0.92.
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 92618 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, 484 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 some, but not many households in the 92618 ZIP code, covering 39% 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, $0.92.
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 92618 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 484 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 92618 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 92618 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 92618 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 92618 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 92618. The next fastest internet provider in the 92618 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.750% of the area.
Sonic Telecom offers the cheapest internet in the 92618 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 92618 ZIP code, covering 1.750% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in 92618 and is available to 1.720% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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