In the San Diego metro area there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 983 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in San Diego
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the San Diego metro area are not shown.
San Diego Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the San Diego metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.17% of the San Diego metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in the San Diego metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the San Diego metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the San Diego metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average San Diego home can get up to 983 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 67.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the San Diego metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the San Diego metro area, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the San Diego metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the San Diego metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.44% of San Diego homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.34% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.22% of San Diego homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the San Diego metro area, along with details on where in the San Diego metro area and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in San Diego, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 67.14%, or 2,078,312 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Diego area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the San Diego metro area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Diego metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Diego metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Diego metro area can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Diego customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the San Diego metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other San Diego cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Diego metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in San Diego, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 29.63%, or 917,239 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, north, southwest, east, south, and northeast San Diego area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the San Diego metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Diego metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Diego metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Diego metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all San Diego customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the San Diego metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other San Diego cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Diego metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
San Diego Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the San Diego metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the San Diego metro area compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in the San Diego metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 983 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 95.44% versus 94.17% in the San Diego metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the San Diego metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coronado, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- National City, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lemon Grove, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- La Mesa, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- La Presa, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bonita, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- La Jolla, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Denver Metro, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds