In Santa Cruz there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 60.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,564 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 Fiber internet providers in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Santa Cruz, CA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 60.75% of 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 Santa Cruz above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz home can get up to 4,564 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 54.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.63% 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 Santa Cruz.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Santa Cruz, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 59.89%, or 59,390 people, have EarthLink fiber 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 a majority of Santa Cruz.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,615 Mbps.
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- 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 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 4,615 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 59.89%, or 59,390 people, have AT&T fiber 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 a majority of Santa Cruz.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in 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 city-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,615 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 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 4,615 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fiber in Santa Cruz, CA
Cruzio Internet fiber coverage
About 1.70%, or 1,685 people, have Cruzio Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Santa Cruz area. Cruzio Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz.
Cruzio Internet fiber download speeds
Cruzio Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cruzio Internet fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Cruzio Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Cruzio Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cruzio Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fiber providers. Cruzio Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz Fiber 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 fiber internet in Santa Cruz compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Santa Cruz are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 4,564 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 60.75% in Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Soquel, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scotts Valley, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aptos, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rio del Mar, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ben Lomond, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- La Selva Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Corralitos, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Freedom, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watsonville, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Yonkers, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- York, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yorba Linda, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmington, DE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Jordan, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Covina, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whittier, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds