In San Diego County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 955 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.
14 Internet Service Providers in San Diego County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in San Diego County are not shown.
San Diego 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 San Diego County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.78% of San Diego 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 San Diego County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in San Diego County.
How fast are internet speeds in San Diego County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in San Diego County.
Internet Speed Key
The average San Diego County home can get up to 955 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.04% 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 San Diego County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of San Diego County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in San Diego County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Diego 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 23.44% of San Diego County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.34% of the county.
- 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 County homes.
Internet Market Health in San Diego County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the San Diego 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 San Diego County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
San Diego County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, San Diego 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. San Diego County 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, San Diego County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in San Diego County, along with details on where in San Diego County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in San Diego County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 93.56%, or 2,896,062 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Diego County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego 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 San Diego County customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 69.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In San Diego 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 above average compared to other San Diego County DSL providers. AT&T offers 11 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 San Diego 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 17 Mbps.
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- 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in San Diego County, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 67.14%, or 2,078,312 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Diego County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In San Diego 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 San Diego County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in San Diego County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 29.63%, or 917,239 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, north, southwest, east, south, and northeast San Diego County 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 San Diego County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In San Diego 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 San Diego County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County 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 San Diego County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.98%, or 618,528 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego 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 San Diego County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego 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 San Diego County customers is up to 998 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 998 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in San Diego County, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 4.17%, or 128,948 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego 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 San Diego County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In San Diego 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 below average compared to other San Diego 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 San Diego 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 923 Mbps.
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- 92.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in San Diego County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.27%, or 1,370,156 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 20.43%, or 632,438 people, have San Diego Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, northeast, central, west, southeast, and southwest San Diego County area. San Diego Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of San Diego County.
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
San Diego Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, San Diego Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from San Diego Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County 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 San Diego County fixed wireless providers. San Diego Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County 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 San Diego County, CA
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 5.16%, or 159,833 people, have Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, and east San Diego County area. Valley Center Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Diego County.
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Valley Center Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Valley Center Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Valley Center Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County 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 San Diego County fixed wireless providers. Valley Center Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SDWISP Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
SDWISP fixed wireless coverage
About 1.54%, or 47,734 people, have SDWISP fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and southeast San Diego County area. SDWISP is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Diego County.
SDWISP fixed wireless download speeds
SDWISP is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SDWISP fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from SDWISP goes up to 60 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
SDWISP fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SDWISP fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SDWISP is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Diego County fixed wireless providers. SDWISP offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.49%, or 46,182 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast San Diego County area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Diego County.
Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Sail Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sail Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Diego County fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 1.39%, or 42,906 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and central San Diego 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 San Diego County.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for San Diego County customers is up to 595 Mbps.
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- 53.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other San Diego County fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers 4 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 San Diego County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 595 Mbps.
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- 53.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.38%, or 42,862 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, east, northwest, and south San Diego County 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 San Diego County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County 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 San Diego County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sky Valley Network Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
Sky Valley Network fixed wireless coverage
About 1.20%, or 37,222 people, have Sky Valley Network fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northeast San Diego County area. Sky Valley Network is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Diego County.
Sky Valley Network fixed wireless download speeds
Sky Valley Network is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sky Valley Network fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Sky Valley Network goes up to 15 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Sky Valley Network fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sky Valley Network fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sky Valley Network is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Diego County fixed wireless providers. Sky Valley Network offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Canyon Wireless Fixed Wireless in San Diego County, CA
Canyon Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.11%, or 34,212 people, have Canyon Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and northwest San Diego County area. Canyon Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Diego County.
Canyon Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Canyon Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Diego County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Canyon Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Diego County. The fastest plan anyone in San Diego County can order from Canyon Wireless goes up to 20 Mbps, and all San Diego County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Canyon Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Diego County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Canyon Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Canyon Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Diego County fixed wireless providers. Canyon Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Diego County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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San Diego County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to San Diego County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in San Diego County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in San Diego County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 955 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 98.78% in San Diego County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around San Diego 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
- Riverside County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yuma County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Paz County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kern County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Orange County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maricopa County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, faster 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