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Shop the best Santa Monica internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Aug 9, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 82.79%
3 providers - 7.21%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Santa Monica 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 Monica area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Santa Monica 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 80% of those living in Santa Monica.
There are four internet providers serving the Santa Monica area, and 82.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Santa Monica's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 12 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 237 Mbps | 205 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 96 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Monica.
The largest internet providers in Santa Monica are Frontier and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Santa Monica.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to most Santa Monica residents, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 78% of the area. Santa Monica’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Santa Monica 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 Aug 9, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Santa Monica covering 80% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Santa Monica than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Monica, $58.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Santa Monica. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Monica'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 Aug 9, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in Santa Monica covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Santa Monica 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Monica, $58.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Santa Monica. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Monica'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 Aug 9, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Santa Monica covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Santa Monica residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Monica, $58.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Monica, $0.52.
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 Monica. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Monica's providers, 117 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Santa Monica, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Santa Monica, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Santa Monica at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Santa Monica at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Santa Monica residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Santa Monica with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Santa Monica. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Monica is Frontier, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 80% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Santa Monica with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Monica, $58.74.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Santa Monica, covering 80% of the city.
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.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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