Internet Speeds in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz residents have 2 internet providers to choose from. Xfinity is the most popular provider, offering cable internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 143 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 24,697 recent tests. In addition to Xfinity, DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
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143 Mbps17 Mbps11 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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184 Mbps109 Mbps9 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

143Mbps

Upload Speed

17Mbps

Latency

11ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Santa Cruz offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 143 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 24,697 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Santa Cruz. 25% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 46% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Santa Cruz

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024157 Mbps24 Mbps15 ms
March 16, 20245 Mbps6 Mbps18 ms
March 16, 2024151 Mbps12 Mbps19 ms
March 16, 2024798 Mbps36 Mbps11 ms
March 16, 2024286 Mbps1 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 202494 Mbps23 Mbps5 ms
March 16, 202491 Mbps79 Mbps17 ms
March 16, 2024736 Mbps38 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 202443 Mbps15 Mbps8 ms
March 16, 202433 Mbps4 Mbps18 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

184Mbps

Upload Speed

109Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Santa Cruz offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 184 Mbps for download speeds and 109 Mbps for upload speeds over 11,444 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Santa Cruz. 24% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Santa Cruz

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024197 Mbps80 Mbps8 ms
March 16, 20241 Mbps49 Mbps19 ms
March 16, 2024493 Mbps401 Mbps15 ms
March 16, 2024327 Mbps249 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 202474 Mbps52 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 2024934 Mbps905 Mbps44 ms
March 16, 2024500 Mbps402 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 2024372 Mbps417 Mbps16 ms
March 16, 2024174 Mbps141 Mbps8 ms
March 16, 2024745 Mbps562 Mbps6 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Santa Cruz, CA?

Xfinity and AT&T currently operate in Santa Cruz.

What is the most popular internet provider in Santa Cruz, CA?

Xfinity is currently the most popular internet provider in Santa Cruz based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz are getting, AT&T provides the fastest download speeds and AT&T provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Santa Cruz, CA?

AT&T provides fiber internet in Santa Cruz.