*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 - 96.26%
2 providers - 90.43%
3 providers - 2.36%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rancho Santa Margarita residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.850% of those living in Rancho Santa Margarita.
There are four internet providers serving the Rancho Santa Margarita area, and 90.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rancho Santa Margarita'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 | 234.0 Mbps | 83.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 70.0 Mbps | 33.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rancho Santa Margarita.
The largest internet providers in Rancho Santa Margarita are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rancho Santa Margarita.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Rancho Santa Margarita residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 92% of the area. Rancho Santa Margarita’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rancho Santa Margarita'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 Rancho Santa Margarita covering 92% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rancho Santa Margarita'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 Rancho Santa Margarita covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita, $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 Rancho Santa Margarita. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rancho Santa Margarita's providers, 356 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rancho Santa Margarita with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita. The next fastest internet provider in Rancho Santa Margarita is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.207% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Rancho Santa Margarita with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Rancho Santa Margarita, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rancho Santa Margarita, covering 2.207% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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