Compare 92620 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.
*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 - 98.51%
2 providers - 91.60%
3 providers - 1.68%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 92620 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 92620 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in the 92620 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 92620 area, and 91.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 92620, 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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AT&T | 151 Mbps | 96 Mbps | DSL |
Cox | 209 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irvine.
The largest internet providers serving the 92620 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 92620 ZIP code, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 98% of the area. Irvine’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 92620 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 92620 ZIP code, covering 87% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $49.99.
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, $1.61.
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 92620 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 682 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 nearly all households in the 92620 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 92620 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, $49.99.
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, $1.61.
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 92620 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 682 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 92620 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 92620 ZIP 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $49.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irvine, $1.61.
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 92620 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Irvine's providers, 682 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 92620 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in 92620. The next fastest internet provider in the 92620 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 3.420% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 92620 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Irvine, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 92620 ZIP code, covering 3.420% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in 92620 and is available to 1.020% 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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.