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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.782% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 29% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 29% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cruzio Internet | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 8.336% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.16%
2 providers - 96.63%
3 providers - 31.54%
4+ providers - 2.46%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Watsonville 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 Watsonville area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Watsonville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.720% of those living in Watsonville.
There are nine internet providers serving the Watsonville area, and 96.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Watsonville's nine internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 10.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Razzo Link | 14.0 Mbps | 8.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Sonic Telecom | 9.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 179.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 21.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Etheric Networks | 33.0 Mbps | 41.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 82.0 Mbps | 50.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Watsonville.
The largest internet providers in Watsonville are AT&T, Spectrum, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Watsonville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Watsonville residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Watsonville’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 29% of Watsonville 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Watsonville covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Watsonville 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 Watsonville, $56.42.
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 Watsonville, $0.49.
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 Watsonville. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville's providers, 251 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Watsonville covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Watsonville 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 Watsonville, $56.42.
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 Watsonville, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Watsonville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville's providers, 251 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Watsonville covering 29% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Watsonville 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Watsonville, $56.42.
Sonic Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Watsonville, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Watsonville. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville's providers, 251 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Watsonville, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Watsonville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Watsonville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Watsonville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Watsonville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Watsonville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Watsonville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Watsonville. The next fastest internet provider in Watsonville is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 99% of the area.
Sonic Telecom offers the cheapest internet in Watsonville with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Watsonville, $56.42.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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