*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.46%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 93108 ZIP code 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 93108 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Santa Barbara, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 93108 area, and 99.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 93108, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 4 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Cox | 171 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Barbara.
The largest internet providers serving the 93108 ZIP code are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all in the 93108 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Santa Barbara’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 93108 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 93108 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93108 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Barbara, $54.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Barbara, $2.62.
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 93108 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Barbara's providers, 117 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 93108 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93108 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Barbara, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Barbara, $2.62.
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 93108 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Barbara's providers, 117 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 93108 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93108 ZIP 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Barbara, $54.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Barbara, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 93108 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Santa Barbara's providers, 117 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 93108 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 93108. The next fastest internet provider in the 93108 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 93108 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Barbara, $54.99.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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