*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.86%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 93109 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 93109 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 93109 area, and 98.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 93109, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 93109 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 93109 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 93109 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 93109 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93109 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 Santa Barbara, $57.49.
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 Santa Barbara, $1.25.
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 93109 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 93109 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93109 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, $57.49.
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 Santa Barbara, $1.25.
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 93109 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 93109 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93109 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, $57.49.
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, $1.25.
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 93109 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 93109 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 93109. The next fastest internet provider in the 93109 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 93109 ZIP with service starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Barbara, $57.49.
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.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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