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Our Top 11 Internet Service Providers in Santa Barbara, CA

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AT&T 36% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $48.00/mo*
*Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
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Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 400 Mbps
Plans starting at: $55.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds referenced are maximum available speeds, are not guaranteed, and will be slower during times of congestion.
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Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Price shown includes promotion; Get $30/mo. off for first 3 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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EarthLink 31.1% Available
Fiber
Download speeds from: 500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $59.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 855-717-2291
Cox 89.1% Available
Cable, Fiber
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $55.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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Frontier 71.9% Available
Fiber, DSL
Download speeds from: 10 Mbps - 7 Gbps
Plans starting at: $29.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
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T-Mobile 48.3% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 87 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
View Plans OR CALL 844-914-2347
Mint Mobile 45.9% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 133 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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Verizon 26.5% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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XNET WiFi 42.3% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 866-439-1862
Hughesnet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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When choosing the best internet in Santa Barbara, CA, start with fiber internet. It's fast and reliable. EarthLink Fiber offers great coverage of around 45.2% in the area with download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Frontier is another option, covering 48.2% of Santa Barbara with speeds up to 200 Mbps. If fiber isn't available in your area, consider cable internet. Cox is a strong option for cable, covering 92.4% of the city. It offers speeds up to 2 Gbps, which is quite fast. For those interested in wireless internet, 5G home internet can be a good choice. Verizon offers 5G service in Santa Barbara, covering 21.6% of the area with speeds up to 50 Mbps. Finally, if you are considering DSL, Frontier provides this service too, but with limited coverage. They cover 3.3% of Santa Barbara and offer speeds up to 115 Mbps. It's not the fastest, but it's an option if other services are unavailable.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Barbara

Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:

Carpinteria, Goleta, Los Olivos, Oak View, Ojai, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Summerland, Ventura

Average download speed in Santa Barbara:

149 Mbps

Based on 48,491 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Santa Barbara

  1. AT&T - up to 300 Mbps
  2. Starlink - Most internet coverage in Santa Barbara
  3. Viasat - Widely available
  4. EarthLink - up to 2 Gbps
  5. Cox - Most Cable availability
  6. Frontier - Budget friendly option, fast download speeds in Santa Barbara, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  7. T-Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  8. Mint Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  9. Verizon - up to 300 Mbps
  10. XNET WiFi - up to 2 Gbps
  11. Hughesnet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL

Fastest Internet Providers in Santa Barbara

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Santa Barbara By list

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 36%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
EarthLink Fiber 2 Gbps 31%
Cox Cable Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps 89%
Frontier Fiber, DSL Call For Details 72%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 48%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 46%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 27%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 42%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Frontier Fiber, DSL Call For Details 42%
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 15%
Verizon 5G Internet 200 Mbps 1%
EarthLink Fiber 1 Gbps 42%
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 6%
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%

Popular Zip Codes in Santa Barbara, CA:

93101, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Santa Barbara

Internet service providers in Santa Barbara use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Santa Barbara, CA

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602 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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25/27 Mason Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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2020 DE LA Vina St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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20 E Victoria St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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5221 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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955 LA Paz Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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