In Central Santa Cruz there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.23% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.
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Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers 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 DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.23% of Central Santa Cruz. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Central Santa Cruz above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Central Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Central Santa Cruz.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Central Santa Cruz home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 19.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.13% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Santa Cruz.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Central Santa Cruz, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL 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 DSL 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.
DSL 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.
EarthLink DSL in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 96.23%, or 7,829 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.23%, or 7,829 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz DSL providers. AT&T 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Central Santa Cruz DSL 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 DSL internet in Central Santa Cruz compare to the rest of Santa Cruz?
DSL internet speeds in Central Santa Cruz are much faster versus the average speeds in Santa Cruz: 0.00 Mbps in Santa Cruz versus 29 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Santa Cruz is 0.00% versus 96.23% in Central Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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 DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West San Jose, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westlake Village Area-Los Angeles, Westlake Village, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Central Westminster, Westminster, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Highview, Louisville, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands, Lincoln, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Felida-Starcrest, Vancouver, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Napili-Honokowai, Lahaina, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Adams Crossroads, Duluth, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Bal, San Leandro, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds