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Internet Speeds in Carlsbad, CA

Residents of Carlsbad have 3 internet providers to choose from. The most popular provider is Spectrum, which offers cable internet service. Over 31,265 recent tests, our research shows that Spectrum customers have been getting 180 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds. Besides Spectrum, residents of Carlsbad may be able to choose from AT&T and Cox Communications which offer DSL, fiber and cable internet service.

While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in recent tests, there are many factors that affect download and upload speeds, so your actual service may differ.

Last updated on September 26, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Spectrum
Cable
View Details →		180 Mbps11 Mbps13 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
View Details →		62 Mbps18 Mbps17 ms
Cox Communications
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		64 Mbps22 Mbps14 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Carlsbad, CA

Spectrum

Cable

Download Speed

180Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

13ms

Overview

Spectrum is the most popular provider in Carlsbad offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 180 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 31,265 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Carlsbad. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 59% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Spectrum Speed Tests in Carlsbad

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
September 24, 2023180 Mbps9 Mbps11 ms
September 24, 20231 Mbps3 Mbps333 ms
September 24, 2023215 Mbps11 Mbps56 ms
September 24, 2023151 Mbps12 Mbps16 ms
September 24, 2023387 Mbps23 Mbpsn/a ms
September 24, 2023358 Mbps23 Mbps15 ms
September 24, 2023206 Mbps19 Mbps17 ms
September 24, 2023176 Mbps22 Mbps13 ms
September 24, 2023334 Mbps41 Mbps9 ms
September 24, 202333 Mbps16 Mbps56 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

62Mbps

Upload Speed

18Mbps

Latency

17ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Carlsbad offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 62 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,972 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Carlsbad. 24% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 27% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Carlsbad

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
September 24, 2023311 Mbps159 Mbps8 ms
September 24, 2023418 Mbps1 Mbps10 ms
September 24, 202372 Mbps65 Mbps419 ms
September 24, 2023137 Mbps138 Mbps15 ms
September 24, 2023612 Mbps592 Mbps7 ms
September 24, 202378 Mbps20 Mbpsn/a ms
September 24, 2023518 Mbps53 Mbps9 ms
September 24, 202316 Mbps16 Mbps34 ms
September 24, 2023534 Mbps372 Mbps8 ms
September 24, 2023349 Mbps188 Mbps17 ms

Cox Communications

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

64Mbps

Upload Speed

22Mbps

Latency

14ms

Overview

Cox Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in Carlsbad offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 64 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,189 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Cox Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Carlsbad. 43% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 37% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Cox Communications Speed Tests in Carlsbad

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
September 24, 2023105 Mbps22 Mbps18 ms
September 24, 202318 Mbps13 Mbps18 ms
September 23, 2023105 Mbps22 Mbps24 ms
September 23, 20235 Mbps1 Mbps19 ms
September 23, 202352 Mbps11 Mbps8 ms
September 23, 20235 Mbps2 Mbps45 ms
September 22, 2023105 Mbps22 Mbps17 ms
September 22, 2023100 Mbps98 Mbps5 ms
September 22, 2023487 Mbps16 Mbps15 ms
September 22, 202394 Mbps94 Mbps14 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Carlsbad, CA?

Spectrum, AT&T and Cox Communications currently operate in Carlsbad.

What is the most popular internet provider in Carlsbad, CA?

Spectrum is currently the most popular internet provider in Carlsbad based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Carlsbad, CA?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Carlsbad are getting, Spectrum provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Carlsbad, CA?

Cox Communications and AT&T provide fiber internet in Carlsbad.