Satellite TV in Santa Cruz County is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.
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Santa Cruz County Satellite 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
Satellite TV in Santa Cruz County
DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like XFINITY for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Santa Cruz County residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 94.74% of Santa Cruz County homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.
Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of Santa Cruz County. County residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the county.
Satellite Internet in Santa Cruz County, CA
Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 13 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of Santa Cruz County residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.
See the other 13 TV and internet providers in your area.
What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in Santa Cruz County?
- Fiber is fastest for 33.34% of Santa Cruz County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.99% of Santa Cruz County homes.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1% of Santa Cruz County homes.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.42% of Santa Cruz County homes.
Alternatives to Satellite Service
Technology |
Availability |
Number of providers |
Avg. Speed |
Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiber TV & Internet |
33.61% |
2 |
993 Mbps |
|
Cable TV & Internet |
94.72% |
2 |
719 Mbps |
|
DSL Internet |
90.70% |
3 |
51 Mbps |
|
Fixed Wireless Internet |
100.00% |
6 |
242 Mbps |
|
Satellite TV & Internet |
100% |
Many |
15 Mbps |
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like XFINITY to make sure customers get the best service available.
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