*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 - 99.24%
2 providers - 82.83%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Clemente 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 San Clemente area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of San Clemente residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 36% of those living in San Clemente.
There are four internet providers serving the San Clemente area, and 82.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Clemente'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 | 195.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 295.0 Mbps | 231.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Clemente.
The largest internet providers in San Clemente are AT&T and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to San Clemente.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most San Clemente residents, covering 79% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 19% of the area. San Clemente’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 98% of San Clemente 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 most households in San Clemente covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Clemente 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 San Clemente, $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 San Clemente, $0.94.
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 San Clemente. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Clemente's providers, 606 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in San Clemente covering 19% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout San Clemente than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Clemente, $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 San Clemente, $0.94.
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 1,000 Mbps in San Clemente. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Clemente's providers, 606 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 San Clemente covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Clemente 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 San Clemente, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Clemente, $0.94.
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 San Clemente. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Clemente's providers, 606 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Clemente, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Clemente, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Clemente and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in San Clemente at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in San Clemente at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Clemente residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in San Clemente with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in San Clemente. The next fastest internet provider in San Clemente is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 19% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in San Clemente with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in San Clemente, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in San Clemente, covering 19% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in San Clemente and is available to 0.004% of households.
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.
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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.
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