In Orange County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.34% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 958 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Orange County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Orange County are not shown.
Orange County 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 Orange County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.34% of Orange County. 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 Orange County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Orange County.
How fast are internet speeds in Orange County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Orange County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Orange County home can get up to 958 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 44.41% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Orange County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Orange County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Orange County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Orange County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.91% of Orange County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.35% of the county.
- 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 Orange County homes.
Internet Market Health in Orange County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Orange County 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 Orange County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Orange County 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, Orange County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Orange County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Orange County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Orange County, along with details on where in Orange County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Orange County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 78.47%, or 2,362,119 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Orange County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 52.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Orange County 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 below average compared to other Orange County DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County 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 14 Mbps.
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- 61.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Orange County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 71.70%, or 2,158,195 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Orange County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Orange County 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 Orange County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Orange County, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 27.30%, or 821,703 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, northeast, and southwest Orange County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Orange County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Orange County 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 Orange County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Orange County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.15%, or 576,344 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Orange County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 993 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Orange County fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 992 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Orange County, CA
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 15.89%, or 478,290 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, southeast, north, and south Orange County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Orange County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Orange County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 0.1 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Orange County, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 11.81%, or 355,500 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Orange County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Orange County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 below average compared to other Orange County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Orange County, CA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.71%, or 51,573 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, and south Orange County area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Orange County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Orange County fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
sonic DSL in Orange County, CA
sonic DSL coverage
About 1.15%, or 34,732 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Orange County.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic DSL. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Orange County DSL providers. sonic offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, sonic customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Orange County, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.14%, or 34,203 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, and northeast Orange County 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 Orange County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 above average compared to other Orange County fiber providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County 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 906 Mbps.
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- 90.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Orange County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.91%, or 1,351,831 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange County 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 Orange County.
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 Orange County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Orange County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Orange County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Orange County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Orange County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 958 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 99.34% in Orange County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Orange County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Los Angeles County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kern County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Imperial County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tulare County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Diego County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maricopa County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds