*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 - 92.77%
2 providers - 84.79%
3 providers - 6.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Lake Forest residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Lake Forest.
There are four internet providers serving the Lake Forest area, and 84.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake Forest's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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 | 200.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 198.0 Mbps | 143.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake Forest.
The largest internet providers in Lake Forest are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake Forest.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lake Forest residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 88% of the area. Lake Forest’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake Forest 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake Forest covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, $59.99.
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 Lake Forest, $1.54.
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 Lake Forest. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Forest's providers, 356 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 Lake Forest covering 88% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, $59.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Forest, $1.54.
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 Lake Forest. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Forest's providers, 356 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 Lake Forest covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake Forest 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lake Forest, $59.99.
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 Lake Forest, $1.54.
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 Lake Forest. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Forest's providers, 356 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lake Forest with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in Lake Forest. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Forest is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.935% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Lake Forest with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Forest, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lake Forest, covering 1.935% of the city.
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.
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.
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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