In Los Altos there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Los Altos
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Los Altos are not shown.
Los Altos 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 Los Altos is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Los Altos. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Los Altos above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Los Altos.
How fast are internet speeds in Los Altos?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Los Altos.
Internet Speed Key
The average Los Altos home can get up to 940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 99.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Los Altos.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Los Altos, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Los Altos?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Los Altos you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Los Altos homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.65% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Los Altos homes.
Internet Market Health in Los Altos
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Los Altos 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 Los Altos based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Los Altos internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Los Altos homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Los Altos internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Los Altos is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Los Altos, along with details on where in Los Altos and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 13,836 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Los Altos.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Los Altos customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 the fastest compared to other Los Altos cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 13,836 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Los Altos.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Los Altos customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Los Altos download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Los Altos fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 75.20%, or 10,404 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Los Altos.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from Earthlink goes up to 12 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Los Altos customers is up to 5.9 Mbps.
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- 35.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 36.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Los Altos download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Los Altos DSL providers. Earthlink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 0.59 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 36.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.75%, or 7,852 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, southeast, north, south, northeast, southwest, east, and central Los Altos area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Los Altos.
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 Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 the slowest compared to other Los Altos fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 21.78%, or 3,014 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Los Altos area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Los Altos.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Los Altos customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Los Altos download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Los Altos fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Los Altos Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Los Altos or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Los Altos compare to the rest of Long Beach?
Internet speeds in Los Altos are comparable versus the average speeds in Long Beach: 941 Mbps in Long Beach versus 940 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Long Beach is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Los Altos.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Los Altos 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- The Plaza, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- City College Area, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- State College Area, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Circle Area, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Side, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Signal Hill, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Dorado Park, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naples-Marina Area, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Love Field Area, Dallas, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Muscoy, San Bernardino, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Pasadena, Pasadena, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Hill-Silver Firs, Silver Firs, WA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elkhorn, Omaha, NE: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- John Barrow, Little Rock, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Widefield, Security-Widefield, CO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alamedan Valley, North Valley, NM: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds