In Hillcrest there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 85.23% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,634 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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Hillcrest, San Diego, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest are not shown.
Hillcrest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hillcrest is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.23% of Hillcrest. 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 Hillcrest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hillcrest?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hillcrest.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hillcrest home can get up to 3,634 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 53.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.41% 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 Hillcrest.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hillcrest, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hillcrest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillcrest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.82% of Hillcrest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.16% 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 Hillcrest homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillcrest, along with details on where in Hillcrest and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 85.06%, or 9,701 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillcrest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillcrest.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillcrest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillcrest. The fastest plan anyone in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest customers is up to 3,534 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 3,534 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 85.06%, or 9,701 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillcrest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillcrest.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillcrest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillcrest. The fastest plan anyone in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest customers is up to 3,534 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 3,534 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 19.24%, or 2,194 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, south, central, southeast, and northwest Hillcrest area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hillcrest.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillcrest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillcrest. The fastest plan anyone in Hillcrest can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Hillcrest customers is up to 1,478 Mbps.
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- 47.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hillcrest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hillcrest fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillcrest is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Hillcrest Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillcrest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hillcrest compare to the rest of San Diego?
Fiber internet speeds in Hillcrest are much faster versus the average speeds in San Diego: 0.00 Mbps in San Diego versus 3,634 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in San Diego is 0.00% versus 85.23% in Hillcrest.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillcrest 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
- University Heights, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middletown, San Diego, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Park West, San Diego, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mission Hills-San Diego, San Diego, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cortez Hill, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Park San Diego, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Little Italy, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia San Diego, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moreno Mission, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- McMurray-Huntingdon, Nashville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alderwood Manor, Lynnwood, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- La Sierra Acres, Riverside, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- College Hill, Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Hills, Henderson, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spenard, Anchorage, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Urbanizacion Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, PR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University District, Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Muscoy, San Bernardino, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Deering, Portland, ME: more fiber coverage, slower speeds