In Southwest there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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 Southwest

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

94.66%

Avg. Speed:

82 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

31.20%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

sonic | DSL

Availability:

2.44%

Avg. Speed:

43 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

50.01%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Southwest are not shown.

 

Southwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Southwest is internet available?

Southwest, Los Angeles, CA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Southwest. 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 Southwest above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Southwest.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Southwest?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Southwest.

Southwest, Los Angeles, CA map of local internet speeds

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The average Southwest home can get up to 959 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 31.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 68.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Southwest.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Southwest, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Southwest?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Southwest you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.20% of Southwest homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 68.80% 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 Southwest homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Southwest

Southwest, Los Angeles, CA map of internet competition

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No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the Southwest 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 Southwest based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Southwest internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Southwest 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 neighborhood.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Southwest 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, Southwest badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Southwest, along with details on where in Southwest and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

Spectrum cable coverage

About 100.00%, or 129,891 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Southwest.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Southwest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Southwest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Southwest 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 Southwest cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Southwest cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 94.66%, or 122,958 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Southwest.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southwest customers is up to 82 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Southwest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 61.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 12.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 19.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Southwest 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 Southwest DSL providers. AT&T offers 5 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 Southwest is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.

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AT&T's Southwest DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 74.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 31.20%, or 40,529 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest 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 Southwest.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Southwest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Southwest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Southwest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Southwest fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Southwest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Southwest fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

sonic DSL in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

sonic DSL coverage

About 2.44%, or 3,166 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, and southeast Southwest area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Southwest.

 

sonic DSL download speeds

sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Southwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Southwest. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Southwest customers is up to 43 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to sonic customers in Southwest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

sonic DSL upload speeds

In Southwest 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 the slowest compared to other Southwest DSL providers. sonic offers 2 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 Southwest 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 13 Mbps.

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sonic's Southwest DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Southwest, Los Angeles, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 50.01%, or 64,956 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Southwest 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 Southwest.

 

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 Southwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Southwest. The fastest plan anyone in Southwest can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Southwest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Southwest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Southwest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Southwest 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 Southwest is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Southwest fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Southwest Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Southwest or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Southwest compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

Internet speeds in Southwest are comparable versus the average speeds in Los Angeles: 961 Mbps in Los Angeles versus 959 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Los Angeles is 99.94% versus 100.00% in Southwest.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Southwest are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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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.

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