In Santa Cruz County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 46.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,805 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 County, CA.
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Santa Cruz County, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Santa Cruz County
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 County are not shown.
Santa Cruz County 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 County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 46.93% of Santa Cruz County. 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 County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Santa Cruz County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz County home can get up to 4,805 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 1.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.04% 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 County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Santa Cruz County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Santa Cruz County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Santa Cruz County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.03% of Santa Cruz County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.96% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.88% of Santa Cruz County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Santa Cruz County, along with details on where in Santa Cruz County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Santa Cruz County, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 44.99%, or 121,869 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 4,764 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County 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 County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County 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 4,764 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Santa Cruz County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 44.99%, or 121,869 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 4,764 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County 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 County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County 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 4,764 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Santa Cruz County, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 1.51%, or 4,078 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Santa Cruz County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Santa Cruz County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Santa Cruz County compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Santa Cruz County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 4,805 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 46.93% in Santa Cruz County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Santa Cruz County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- San Benito County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madera County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morton County, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seward County, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yuma County, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii County, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Trumbull County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscaloosa County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds