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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.440% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 |
300 - 1,000 Mbps
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Cable | 70% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 19% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 18% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link 
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- | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
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Cruzio Internet
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$74.95 | - | Wireless | 97% |
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Etheric Networks
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- | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 8.020% |
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Red Shift
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- | 3 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 1.130% |
*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 - 96.02%
2 providers - 70.46%
3 providers - 16.83%
4+ providers - 0.52%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 95076 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 95076 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 95076 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 95076 area, and 70.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 95076, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95076 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 95076 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 70% of the area. Watsonville’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 18% of residents in the 95076 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 95076 ZIP code, covering 84% 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 Watsonville, $54.99.
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 Watsonville, $0.74.
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 95076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville'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 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 most households in the 95076 ZIP code, covering 70% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95076 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, $54.99.
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, $0.74.
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 95076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville'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 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 a limited number of households in the 95076 ZIP code, covering 18% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Watsonville, $54.99.
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, $0.74.
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 95076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watsonville's providers, 117 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 95076 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 95076 and the greater Watsonville area. 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 in the 95076 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95076 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 95076. The next fastest internet provider in the 95076 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 8.440% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95076 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Watsonville, $54.99.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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