In Central Santa Cruz there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 68.07% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,239 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
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 68.07% of Central Santa Cruz. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Central Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Central Santa Cruz.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Central Santa Cruz home can get up to 4,239 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 55.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Santa Cruz.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Central Santa Cruz, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 67.87%, or 5,522 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, central, southeast, northeast, south, and northwest Central 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 Central Santa Cruz.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,248 Mbps.
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- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz fiber providers. EarthLink 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,248 Mbps.
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- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 67.87%, or 5,522 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, central, southeast, northeast, south, and northwest 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 much of Central Santa Cruz.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,248 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz fiber providers. AT&T 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,248 Mbps.
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- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 6.33%, or 515 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Central Santa Cruz area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Santa Cruz.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Central Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Santa Cruz fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Santa Cruz is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Central Santa Cruz Fiber 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 fiber internet in Central Santa Cruz compare to the rest of Santa Cruz?
Fiber internet speeds in Central Santa Cruz are much faster versus the average speeds in Santa Cruz: 0.00 Mbps in Santa Cruz versus 4,239 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Santa Cruz is 0.00% versus 68.07% in Central Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West San Jose, San Jose, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westlake Village Area-Los Angeles, Westlake Village, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beechhurst, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Central Westminster, Westminster, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highview, Louisville, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Solivita, Poinciana, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deep Creek West, Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands, Lincoln, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Far Westside, Syracuse, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds