In Balboa Park there are 8 residential internet providers covering 94.63% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,555 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Balboa Park
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 Balboa Park are not shown.
Balboa Park Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 94.63% of Balboa Park. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Now you can call companies in Balboa Park with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Balboa Park?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Balboa Park.
Internet Speed Key
The average Balboa Park home can get up to 4,555 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 80.91% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Balboa Park.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Balboa Park, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Balboa Park?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Balboa Park you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.91% of Balboa Park homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.22% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.37% of Balboa Park homes.
Internet Market Health in Balboa Park
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Balboa Park internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Balboa Park based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Balboa Park internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Balboa Park homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Balboa Park internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Balboa Park is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Balboa Park, along with details on where in Balboa Park and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 94.13%, or 9,729 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balboa Park.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Balboa Park customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Balboa Park cable providers. Cox 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 Balboa Park is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 93 Mbps.
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- 89.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 85.14%, or 8,800 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balboa Park.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 48.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balboa Park DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Balboa Park 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 14 Mbps.
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- 61.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 85.14%, or 8,800 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balboa Park.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 48.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balboa Park DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Balboa Park 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 81.68%, or 8,442 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Balboa Park.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 4,963 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balboa Park fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Balboa Park 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 4,963 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 81.68%, or 8,442 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Balboa Park.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 4,963 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balboa Park fiber providers. AT&T 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 Balboa Park 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 4,963 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.17%, or 8,803 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balboa Park.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 19.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Balboa Park fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Balboa Park is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.4 Mbps.
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- 19.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.17%, or 8,803 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balboa Park.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 19.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Balboa Park fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Balboa Park is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.4 Mbps.
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- 19.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.01%, or 8,580 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Balboa Park.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 322 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Balboa Park is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.29%, or 8,402 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park.
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 Balboa Park. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 22.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balboa Park 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 Balboa Park fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Balboa Park 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 6.9 Mbps.
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- 22.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 11.54%, or 1,193 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southeast, and northwest Balboa Park area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Balboa Park.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balboa Park. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balboa Park. The fastest plan anyone in Balboa Park can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Balboa Park customers is up to 874 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balboa Park download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Balboa Park fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber 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 Balboa Park is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 874 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Balboa Park Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Balboa Park or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Balboa Park compare to the rest of San Diego?
Internet speeds in Balboa Park are much faster versus the average speeds in San Diego: 3,395 Mbps in San Diego versus 4,555 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in San Diego is 97.08% versus 94.63% in Balboa Park.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Balboa Park are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Grant Hill, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman Heights, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Village, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Core, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cortez Hill, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Hope, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Park San Diego, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marina, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bario Logan, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia San Diego, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mission Grove, Riverside, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Shore, Haleiwa, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saint Anthony, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Friendly, Fort Washington, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bulls Head, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mandarin, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sans Pareil, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds