In Northwood there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 17.89% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,017 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Northwood
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 Northwood are not shown.
Northwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwood is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 17.89% of Northwood. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Google Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Northwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Northwood?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Northwood.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Northwood home can get up to 2,017 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.48% 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 Northwood.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Northwood, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Northwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwood you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.41% of Northwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.30% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Northwood homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwood, along with details on where in Northwood and at what speeds.
Google Fiber Fiber in Northwood, Irvine, CA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 15.82%, or 3,583 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Northwood area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Northwood.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwood. The fastest plan anyone in Northwood can order from Google Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Northwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Northwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Northwood fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwood is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Northwood, Irvine, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.14%, or 1,165 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and central Northwood area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwood.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwood. The fastest plan anyone in Northwood can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Northwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Northwood 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 Northwood fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwood is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Northwood, Irvine, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.21%, or 953 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, and northwest Northwood area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwood.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwood. The fastest plan anyone in Northwood 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 Northwood customers is up to 1,562 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Northwood 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 Northwood 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 Northwood 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 1,562 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Northwood, Irvine, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.21%, or 953 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, and northwest Northwood area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwood.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwood. The fastest plan anyone in Northwood 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 Northwood customers is up to 1,562 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Northwood 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 Northwood 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 Northwood 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 1,562 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Northwood Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Northwood compare to the rest of Irvine?
Fiber internet speeds in Northwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Irvine: 0.00 Mbps in Irvine versus 2,017 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Irvine is 0.00% versus 17.89% in Northwood.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwood 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
- Northwood Point, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Camino Real, Irvine, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Village, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spectrum, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portola Springs, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbridge, Irvine, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bear Creek, Stockton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Campello, Brockton, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charles Village, Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roseway, Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rosedale, Bakersfield, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds