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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 72% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 46% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cruzio Internet 
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$74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
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Razzo Link
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- | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 63% |
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Etheric Networks
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- | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 93.09%
3 providers - 74.45%
4+ providers - 6.60%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95060 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 95060 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in the 95060 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 95060 area, and 93.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 95060, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95060 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95060 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. Santa Cruz’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 95060 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 95060 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Santa Cruz, $55.82.
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 Santa Cruz, $1.80.
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 95060 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Cruz's providers, 283 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 the 95060 ZIP code, covering 10% 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 95060 ZIP code 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 Santa Cruz, $55.82.
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 Santa Cruz, $1.80.
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 95060 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Cruz's providers, 283 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 95060 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95060 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Cruz, $55.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Cruz, $1.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 95060 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Cruz's providers, 283 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 95060 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 95060 and the greater Santa Cruz area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Santa Cruz at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Santa Cruz at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 95060 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Santa Cruz may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Santa Cruz cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95060 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in 95060. The next fastest internet provider in the 95060 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95060 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Cruz, $55.82.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 95060 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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