Compare 93955 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Seaside – 135 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Seaside – 21 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seaside.
Internet providers in 93955
Internet providers in your area
93955 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.870% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 81% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 28% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Red Shift | - | - | Wireless | 35% |
| Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 1.150% |
*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.
Need help?93955 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
18906
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 9.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 93955 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 93955 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in the 93955 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 93955 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 93955, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Seaside
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 197 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
| Razzo Link | 19 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Wireless |
| Optimum | 220 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 31 Mbps | 18 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seaside.
Top high-speed internet providers in 93955
The largest internet providers serving the 93955 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Optimum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 93955 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 81% of the area. Seaside’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 28% of residents in the 93955 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 93955 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Seaside, $51.99.
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 Seaside, $0.64.
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 93955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Seaside's providers, 620 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 93955 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93955 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 Seaside, $51.99.
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 Seaside, $0.64.
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 93955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Seaside's providers, 620 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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Cable from Optimum offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 93955 ZIP code, covering 28% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93955 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Seaside, $51.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seaside, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 93955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Seaside's providers, 620 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 93955 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 93955 and the greater Seaside area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Seaside at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Seaside at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 93955 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 93955 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 93955 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 93955. The next fastest internet provider in the 93955 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.870% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 93955 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Seaside, $51.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 93955 ZIP code, covering 1.870% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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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