In Escondido there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 924 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in Escondido
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Escondido are not shown.
Escondido 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 Escondido is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.83% of Escondido. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Escondido above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Escondido.
How fast are internet speeds in Escondido?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Escondido.
Internet Speed Key
The average Escondido home can get up to 924 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Escondido.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Escondido, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Escondido?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Escondido you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.30% of Escondido homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.60%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Escondido homes.
Internet Market Health in Escondido
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Escondido internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Escondido based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Escondido internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Escondido homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Escondido internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Escondido is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Escondido, along with details on where in Escondido and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Escondido, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 93.61%, or 160,472 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Escondido area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Escondido.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Escondido customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 71.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Escondido DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 78.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Escondido, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 91.33%, or 156,558 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Escondido area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Escondido.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Escondido 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 one of the slowest compared to other Escondido cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Escondido, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.99%, or 8,548 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, north, south, central, southwest, and east Escondido area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Escondido.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Escondido fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Escondido, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.05%, or 1,803 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, southwest, west, south, and central Escondido area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Escondido.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Escondido fiber providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 971 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in Escondido, CA
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 53.70%, or 92,048 people, have San Diego Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Escondido area. San Diego Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Escondido.
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
San Diego Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, San Diego Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from San Diego Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for San Diego Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, San Diego Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Escondido fixed wireless providers. San Diego Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Valley Center Wireless Fixed Wireless in Escondido, CA
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 42.19%, or 72,332 people, have Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Escondido area. Valley Center Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Escondido.
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Valley Center Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from Valley Center Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Valley Center Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Escondido fixed wireless providers. Valley Center Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Escondido, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.59%, or 69,587 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Escondido area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Escondido.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Escondido fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Escondido, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.44%, or 2,476 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, and east Escondido area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Escondido.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Escondido. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Escondido. The fastest plan anyone in Escondido can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Escondido customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Escondido download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Escondido fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Escondido is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Escondido Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Escondido or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Escondido compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Escondido are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 924 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 99.83% in Escondido.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Escondido are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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 Marcos, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valley Center, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vista, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poway, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carlsbad, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Encinitas, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bonsall, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunny Vista, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pauma Valley, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Van Nuys, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corona, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Overland Park, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux Falls, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cape Coral, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evansville, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McKinney, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds