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In Santa Cruz County there are 9 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 93.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 620 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Santa Cruz County, CA.
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Santa Cruz County, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Santa Cruz County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 93.12% of Santa Cruz County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cruzio Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Santa Cruz County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Santa Cruz County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz County home can get up to 620 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 46.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Santa Cruz County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Santa Cruz County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless 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, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.34%, or 217,601 people, have Cruzio Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. Cruzio Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz County.
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Cruzio Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cruzio Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Cruzio Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 641 Mbps.
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- 57.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cruzio Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cruzio Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Cruzio Internet offers 4 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Cruzio Internet customers can get speeds up to 384 Mbps.
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- 26.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 71.26%, or 193,011 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 53.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 53.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 52.44%, or 142,033 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Santa Cruz County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless coverage
About 42.74%, or 115,767 people, have RAZZOLINK fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, northeast, and north Santa Cruz County area. RAZZOLINK is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz County.
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless download speeds
RAZZOLINK is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, RAZZOLINK fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from RAZZOLINK goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for RAZZOLINK fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, RAZZOLINK is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. RAZZOLINK 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 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 37.18%, or 100,711 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, north, northeast, south, central, northwest, and southwest Santa Cruz County area. Etheric Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz County.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks 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 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 36.56%, or 99,033 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 18.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 36.56%, or 99,033 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 18.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
surfnet communications Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
surfnet communications fixed wireless coverage
About 26.19%, or 70,952 people, have surfnet communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, east, central, northeast, and southeast Santa Cruz County area. surfnet communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Santa Cruz County.
surfnet communications fixed wireless download speeds
surfnet communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, surfnet communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from surfnet communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
surfnet communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for surfnet communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, surfnet communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. surfnet communications 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, CA
Ridge Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 6.99%, or 18,922 people, have Ridge Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and east Santa Cruz County area. Ridge Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz County.
Ridge Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Ridge Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ridge Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Ridge Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 85.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ridge Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ridge Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ridge Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Ridge Wireless offers 4 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 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ridge Wireless customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz County Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Santa Cruz County compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Santa Cruz County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 620 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 0.00% versus 93.12% in Santa Cruz County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Madera County, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Morton County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Seward County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, OK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yuma County, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, MS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii County, HI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Trumbull County, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscaloosa County, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds