In Central Santa Cruz there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.30% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,638 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.
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Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Central Santa Cruz
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central Santa Cruz are not shown.
Central Santa Cruz Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central Santa Cruz is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.30% of Central Santa Cruz. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Central Santa Cruz above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Central Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Central Santa Cruz.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Central Santa Cruz home can get up to 1,638 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 53.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Santa Cruz.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Central Santa Cruz, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Central Santa Cruz?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Santa Cruz you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.11% of Central Santa Cruz homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.18% 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 2.70% of Central Santa Cruz homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Santa Cruz, along with details on where in Central Santa Cruz and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.30%, or 7,916 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 1,638 Mbps.
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- 54.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz cable providers. XFINITY 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 Central Santa Cruz is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 153 Mbps.
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- 54.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Central Santa Cruz Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Santa Cruz or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Central Santa Cruz compare to the rest of Santa Cruz?
Cable internet speeds in Central Santa Cruz are much faster versus the average speeds in Santa Cruz: 0.00 Mbps in Santa Cruz versus 1,638 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Santa Cruz is 0.00% versus 97.30% in Central Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Santa Cruz are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Westside, Santa Cruz, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West San Jose, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westlake Village Area-Los Angeles, Westlake Village, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beechhurst, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Central Westminster, Westminster, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highview, Louisville, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Solivita, Poinciana, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Deep Creek West, Chesapeake, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands, Lincoln, NE: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Far Westside, Syracuse, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds