In Waterfront there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 72.08% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 5,128 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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Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Waterfront
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 Waterfront are not shown.
Waterfront Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Waterfront is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 72.08% of Waterfront. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Waterfront above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Waterfront?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Waterfront.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Waterfront home can get up to 5,128 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 9.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.50% 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 Waterfront.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Waterfront, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Waterfront?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waterfront you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.08% of Waterfront homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.51% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.98% of Waterfront homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waterfront, along with details on where in Waterfront and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 68.38%, or 4,433 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Waterfront area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waterfront.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterfront. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterfront. The fastest plan anyone in Waterfront can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Waterfront customers is up to 5,281 Mbps.
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- 14.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Waterfront 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 Waterfront fiber providers. Frontier 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 Waterfront is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,281 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 31.31%, or 2,030 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, north, central, east, and southeast Waterfront 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 Waterfront.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterfront. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterfront. The fastest plan anyone in Waterfront can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waterfront customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Waterfront 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 Waterfront fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterfront is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 9.73%, or 631 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and central Waterfront area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waterfront.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterfront. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterfront. The fastest plan anyone in Waterfront can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Waterfront customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Waterfront download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Waterfront fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterfront is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Waterfront Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waterfront or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Waterfront compare to the rest of Santa Barbara?
Fiber internet speeds in Waterfront are much faster versus the average speeds in Santa Barbara: 0.00 Mbps in Santa Barbara versus 5,128 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Santa Barbara is 0.00% versus 72.08% in Waterfront.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waterfront 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
- Lower East, Santa Barbara, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westside-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sea View Estates, Oxnard, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Via Marina, Oxnard, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Linda, Oxnard, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Van Steuban, Detroit, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Durham, Durham, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eastland, Columbus, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Camino, South San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Dorado Park, Long Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Rio, Oxnard, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin Park, Trenton, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Girvin, Jacksonville, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds