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Internet providers in Santa Ana, CA
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Santa Ana, CA internet providers
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.424% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Curatel  | - | - | DSL | 4.039% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | Wired | 3.589% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | DSL | 3.511% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Santa Ana internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
324859
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.71%
2 providers - 94.09%
3 providers - 12.83%
4+ providers - 0.16%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Santa Ana residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.470% of those living in Santa Ana.
There are six internet providers serving the Santa Ana area, and 94.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Santa Ana's six internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Santa Ana
The largest internet providers in Santa Ana are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Santa Ana.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Santa Ana residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 97% of the area. Santa Ana’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Santa Ana residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Santa Ana covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Santa Ana 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Ana, $44.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Ana, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Santa Ana. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Ana's providers, 356 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Santa Ana covering 97% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Santa Ana residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Ana, $44.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Ana, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Santa Ana. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Ana's providers, 356 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Santa Ana covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Santa Ana 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Ana, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Ana, $0.70.
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 Santa Ana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Ana's providers, 356 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Santa Ana?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Santa Ana with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.424% of households in Santa Ana. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Ana is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 97% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Santa Ana?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Santa Ana with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Ana, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Santa Ana?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Santa Ana, covering 2.424% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Is cable or DSL better?
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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