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 118 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 21,955 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 December 1, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
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118 Mbps16 Mbps11 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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107 Mbps95 Mbps9 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

118Mbps

Upload Speed

16Mbps

Latency

11ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Santa Cruz offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 118 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds over 21,955 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Santa Cruz. 26% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 51% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Santa Cruz

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
November 30, 202329 Mbps4 Mbps13 ms
November 30, 202336 Mbps5 Mbps7 ms
November 30, 2023260 Mbps117 Mbps16 ms
November 30, 202372 Mbps17 Mbps19 ms
November 30, 2023131 Mbps1 Mbps21 ms
November 30, 2023174 Mbps1 Mbps19 ms
November 30, 202384 Mbps92 Mbps10 ms
November 30, 202310 Mbps5 Mbps13 ms
November 30, 20238 Mbps2 Mbps7 ms
November 30, 2023253 Mbps84 Mbps21 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

107Mbps

Upload Speed

95Mbps

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 107 Mbps for download speeds and 95 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,840 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Santa Cruz. 20% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 35% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Santa Cruz

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
November 30, 2023122 Mbps131 Mbps9 ms
November 30, 2023362 Mbps424 Mbps8 ms
November 30, 2023739 Mbps275 Mbps8 ms
November 30, 202367 Mbps530 Mbps9 ms
November 30, 2023533 Mbps394 Mbps44 ms
November 30, 20233 Mbps1 Mbps38 ms
November 30, 2023908 Mbps892 Mbps14 ms
November 30, 202317 Mbps17 Mbps14 ms
November 30, 2023375 Mbps362 Mbps8 ms
November 30, 202372 Mbps82 Mbps22 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, Xfinity provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Santa Cruz, CA?

AT&T provides fiber internet in Santa Cruz.