*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 - 99.95%
2 providers - 98.83%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Santa Ynez 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 Ynez area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Santa Ynez residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 78% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 22% of those living in Santa Ynez.
There are five internet providers serving the Santa Ynez area, and 98.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Santa Ynez's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | 17.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 142.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 31.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Ynez.
The largest internet providers in Santa Ynez are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Santa Ynez.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Santa Ynez residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Santa Ynez’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Santa Ynez 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Santa Ynez covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Santa Ynez 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 Ynez, $51.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Ynez, $0.88.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Santa Ynez. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Ynez's providers, 510 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 Santa Ynez covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Santa Ynez 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Ynez, $51.98.
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 Ynez, $0.88.
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 Ynez. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Ynez's providers, 510 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 Santa Ynez covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Santa Ynez 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 Ynez, $51.98.
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 Ynez, $0.88.
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 Santa Ynez. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Ynez's providers, 510 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Santa Ynez with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Santa Ynez. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Ynez is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 4.608% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Santa Ynez with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Ynez, $51.98.
Xfinity is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Santa Ynez, covering 4.608% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
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