*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 - 99.39%
2 providers - 98.03%
3 providers - 11.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Laguna Beach residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Laguna Beach, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Laguna Beach area, and 98.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Laguna Beach's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 30.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Cox | 200.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Laguna Beach.
The largest internet providers in Laguna Beach are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Laguna Beach.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Laguna Beach residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Laguna Beach’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Laguna Beach residents.
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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 Laguna Beach covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach, $57.49.
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 Laguna Beach, $0.73.
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 Laguna Beach. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laguna Beach's providers, 450 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Laguna Beach covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Laguna Beach 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Laguna Beach, $57.49.
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 Laguna Beach, $0.73.
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 Laguna Beach. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Laguna Beach's providers, 450 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Laguna Beach covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Laguna Beach 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Laguna Beach, $57.49.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laguna Beach, $0.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Laguna Beach. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Laguna Beach's providers, 450 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Laguna Beach with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Laguna Beach. The next fastest internet provider in Laguna Beach is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.634% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Laguna Beach with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Laguna Beach, $57.49.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Laguna Beach, covering 4.634% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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