Satellite TV in Santa Cruz is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.
This page contains all Satellite internet providers in Santa Cruz, CA.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Santa Cruz, CA please click below.
Santa Cruz, CA Availability Maps
Santa Cruz Satellite 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
Satellite TV in Santa Cruz
DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Santa Cruz residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service--> a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 90.45% of Santa Cruz homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.
Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the west, southwest, central, north, southeast, south, east, and northeast of Santa Cruz. City residents will likely have satellite TV options only in the northwest of the city.
Satellite Internet in Santa Cruz, CA
Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 15 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the 9.31% of Santa Cruz residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.
See the other 15 TV and internet providers in your area.
What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in Santa Cruz?
- Fiber is fastest for 54.12% of Santa Cruz homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.33% of Santa Cruz homes.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1% of Santa Cruz homes.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1% of Santa Cruz homes.
Alternatives to Satellite Service
| Technology | Availability | Number of providers | Avg. Speed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber TV & Internet | 60.75% | 3 | 4,564 Mbps | Santa Cruz, CA Fiber |
| Cable TV & Internet | 90.45% | 2 | 1,441 Mbps | Santa Cruz, CA Cable |
| DSL TV & Internet | 73.23% | 2 | 24 Mbps | Santa Cruz, CA DSL |
| Fixed Wireless Internet | 86.57% | 8 | 656 Mbps | Santa Cruz, CA Fixed Wireless |
| Satellite TV & Internet | 100% | Many | 15 Mbps | You are here. |
You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like XFINITY to make sure customers get the best service available.
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