In Santa Cruz there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 73.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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 Santa Cruz, CA.
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Santa Cruz, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in 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 Santa Cruz are not shown.
Santa Cruz 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Santa Cruz is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.23% of 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 Santa Cruz above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz home can get up to 24 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 9.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 59.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Santa Cruz.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Santa Cruz, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Santa Cruz?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Santa Cruz you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 54.12% of Santa Cruz homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.33% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.31% of Santa Cruz homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Santa Cruz, along with details on where in Santa Cruz and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 73.23%, or 72,618 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 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 4.1 Mbps.
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- 14.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 73.23%, or 72,618 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 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 4.1 Mbps.
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- 14.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Santa Cruz or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Santa Cruz compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Santa Cruz are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 73.23% in Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Capitola, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Soquel, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scotts Valley, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Hermon, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Felton, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aptos, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rio del Mar, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ben Lomond, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Selva Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davenport, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- York, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yorba Linda, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Weston, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Jordan, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Covina, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whittier, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Des Moines, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilmington, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Lafayette, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds