Internet providers in Los Angeles, CA

Discover which internet providers are available in Los Angeles and compare internet speeds and pricing from top providers.

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Los Angeles is a big city, and depending on where you live or move to, you could have multiple internet providers available. Explore your internet options to find the best LA providers and plan for your home. Even if you aren’t moving, it could be worth taking a look at how your current service compares to what’s available.

Los Angeles internet at a glance

Los Angeles has one main cable internet provider and three DSL and fiber optic internet providers. Cable and DSL service is available throughout a vast majority of Los Angeles, but fiber internet is only currently available to about a third of LA residents.

Internet availability in Los Angeles, CA

  • Cable – 99%
  • DSL – 95%
  • Fiber-optic – 31%

Los Angeles, CA, residential internet providers

*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 10/06/20.

Compare the largest internet providers in Los Angeles, CA

The largest internet providers in Los Angeles are AT&T, Frontier, Spectrum and Sonic. Spectrum is the area’s largest cable provider and is the most widely-available internet provider in Los Angeles. 

AT&T internet covers much of Los Angeles with their DSL service and is the largest fiber optic internet provider in the area. Frontier and Sonic also provide DSL and fiber optic internet in Los Angeles, but Frontier availability is largely limited to suburbs outside LA, while Sonic is available in random neighborhoods throughout the city.

AT&T

  • Provider details: 

    AT&T DSL service covers most of Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. AT&T also offers fiber internet in portions of Los Angeles, including Alhambra, Arcadia, Downtown LA, Gardena, Glendale, Pasadena and West Hollywood.

    • Up to three internet plan options
    • Plans starting at $35-$60/mo.* 
    • Unlimited data with AT&T Fiber, 1 TB/mo. limit with AT&T DSL
    • Largest fiber optic provider in Los Angeles

  • Top Los Angeles ZIP codes for AT&T internet:

    90002, 90016, 90019, 90033, 90040, 90043, 90045, 90063, 90210, 90255

    Select AT&T Los Angeles store locations:

    • 2190 Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA 91210
    • 5323 W. Centinela Blvd. No. 270, Los Angeles, CA 90045
    • 5840 Firestone Blvd. Suite 108, South Gate, CA 90280
    • 1605 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Frontier Communications

  • Provider details: 

    Residents living outside Downtown LA may be serviceable for Frontier DSL or Frontier FiOS, a 100% fiber service. Neighborhoods in the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area where Frontier may be available include Downey, Lakewood, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Venice and Whittier.

    • Up to three internet plan options
    • Plans starting at $27.99-$74.99/mo.* 
    • No data cap
    • No contract required

  • Top Los Angeles ZIP codes for Frontier internet:

    90265, 90272, 90274, 90275, 90755, 90802, 90805, 90813, 91340, 91342

    Select Frontier Los Angeles store locations:

    • 2001 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    • 1230 Rosecrans Ave. #300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
    • 814 Cranbrook Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
    • 1045 Atlantic Ave. #108, Long Beach, CA 90813
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Spectrum

  • Provider details:

    Spectrum offers cable internet service across the majority of the Los Angeles metropolitan area from Santa Monica to San Bernadino, as well as up from Huntington Beach to Burbank. Other serviceable areas include Arcadia, El Segundo, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Pasadena, Van Nuys and West Hollywood.

    • Up to three internet plan options
    • Plans starting at $49.99-$109.99/mo.* 
    • No data cap
    • No contract required

  • Top Los Angeles ZIP codes for Spectrum internet:

    90004, 90006, 90011, 90012, 90016, 90019, 90026, 90032, 90048, 90063

    Select Spectrum Los Angeles store locations:

    • 4318 S Kansas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
    • 100 N La Cienega Blvd. Suite B-231, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    • 249 S Mednik Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
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Sonic

  • Provider details:

    Sonic Telecom can be found in pockets all across the LA metropolitan area, including Burbank, Culver City, Downtown Los Angeles, Glendale, Inglewood, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and West Hollywood.

    • Up to three internet plan options
    • Plans starting at $40-$80/mo.* 
    • No data cap
    • Home phone included

  • Top Los Angeles ZIP codes for Sonic internet:

    90012, 90027, 90042, 90065, 90068, 90069, 90245, 90247, 90301, 90717

    Select Sonic Telecom Los Angeles store locations:

    No store locations. Call 1-888-766-4233 for service.

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*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 11/25/19.

Your Los Angeles ZIP code and address will determine which internet providers and plans are available for your home. There may also be other internet providers available in your area in addition to the ones we’ve listed above.

Other LA internet providers that may be available in your area include:

  • Cox – Though not available in Los Angeles proper, Cox serves communities to the south including Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes and parts of San Pedro.
  • Google Fiber – Technically, Google Fiber is available in Los Angeles, but availability is limited. Pockets where LA residents may find Google Fiber include Little Armenia and East Los Angeles along Margaret Avenue between 6th and Eagle streets.
  • HughesNet – As a satellite provider, HughesNet is available throughout Los Angeles county, but many residents will find cable, DSL or fiber internet to be faster, cheaper internet options.
  • Starry Internet – A relatively new Los Angeles internet provider, Starry Internet offers fixed wireless internet with speeds up to 200 Mbps to select apartment complexes throughout the LA area. 
  • Viasat – Like HughesNet, Viasat is a satellite provider available throughout Los Angeles County, but residents are likely to find faster and cheaper service from other internet types.
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What Los Angeles internet provider has the fastest speeds?

While AT&T, Frontier FiOS and Sonic are fiber optic internet providers, their fastest speeds may not be available if your home is only serviceable for DSL internet. Available Spectrum speeds, through a cable network, will also vary by location. 

High-speed internet availability in Los Angeles, CA

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Los Angeles – 99%

California – 92%

U.S. – 86%

Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Los Angeles – 22%

California – 21%

U.S. – 22%

Source: FCC

Los Angeles fiber optic and cable internet providers are likely to deliver the fastest download speeds. Fiber optic internet is also a popular choice for fast upload speeds and greater speed consistency than cable.

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Looking for cheap internet in Los Angeles?

Cheap internet in Los Angeles can range from around $25 to $50/mo. The cheapest internet services often come from DSL providers, so look to AT&T, Frontier or Sonic for the cheapest plans in your area.

Cheap internet is also available from many cable internet providers, but Spectrum prices run a bit higher largely because of the fast speeds that come with their lowest plan.

Cheap internet plans in Los Angeles

  • Frontier Internet – $27.99/mo.* for up to 6 Mbps
  • Frontier FiOS 50/50 – $29.99/mo.* for up to 50 Mbps
  • AT&T Fiber 100 – $35/mo.* for up to 5 Mbps
  • Sonic Internet – $40/mo.* for up to 50 Mbps
  • AT&T Internet – $45/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
  • Spectrum Internet – $49.99/mo.* for up to 200 Mbps
  • Starry Internet – $50/mo.* for up to 200 Mbps

*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 10/06/20.

When shopping for cheap internet in Los Angeles, keep in mind that equipment rental fees and added costs for Wi-Fi and other services can add to the monthly cost. Additionally, some providers may require you to bundle services or sign a term agreement to get the lowest introductory internet pricing. 

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Los Angeles, CA, Wi-Fi hotspots

When you’re out and about in LA, it’s important to stay connected. Wi-Fi hotspots and free public Wi-Fi are great ways to get service on the go. Be mindful not to share sensitive information and avoid activity that involves passwords on public networks to avoid potential internet threats.

Where to find public Wi-Fi in Los Angeles:

  • Coffee shops like Blue Bottle Coffee, Groundwork, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, République and Starbucks
  • Los Angeles Public Library branches
  • Outdoor plazas & shopping centers, such as FIGat7th, Little Tokyo, Hollywood & Highland Center, Microsoft Square or Westfield Century City
  • Museums like the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Hammer Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • Municipalities, such as the neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, Culver City or Santa Monica
  • Parks, such as Cabrillo Beach, Echo Park Lake, Griffith Observatory, Pershing Square, Reseda Park and Venice Beach
  • Restaurants & breweries, including Angel City Brewery, the Black Cat, Eastside Market Italian Deli, Grand Central Market, Hill Street Bar & Restaurant, LA Cafe, Larchmont Bungalow Cafe, Semi-Tropic and Sunset Beer Company
  • Sports stadiums and centers, such as Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Convention Center and the STAPLES Center

You may also be able to take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots from your provider. For instance, AT&T has hotspots located around Los Angeles and Spectrum has 550,000 hotspots across the nation including throughout LA.

Los Angeles internet FAQs

What’s the best Los Angeles internet provider?

Spectrum boasts the best availability, extending cable internet service to nearly every household in the LA area. Though not as widely available, fiber providers AT&T and Frontier offer the best value as their high-speed and gigabit plans are cheaper than Spectrum.

Fiber internet service is available to 31% of Los Angeles residents thanks to providers including AT&T, Frontier and Sonic.

Frontier is the cheapest internet provider in Los Angeles with plans starting at $27.99-$29.99/mo.*, depending on which service type is available at your address. AT&T and Sonic are also cheap internet options in LA as both providers feature starting prices under $50/mo.

*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 10/06/20.

Free public Wi-Fi is available in select areas, such as libraries, transit centers and shops, but there are no free internet services available. Internet assistance for students, seniors and low-income households may be available. See our low-income internet guide for more information.

Last updated 10/06/20.

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