In Central Santa Cruz there are 8 residential internet providers covering 97.30% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,521 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
8 Internet Service Providers in Central Santa Cruz
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 Central Santa Cruz are not shown.
Central Santa Cruz 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
Availability maps for all providers in Central Santa Cruz
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 97.30% of Central Santa Cruz. 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 Central Santa Cruz with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Santa Cruz.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Santa Cruz home can get up to 3,521 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 55.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Santa Cruz.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Central Santa Cruz, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Santa Cruz?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Santa Cruz you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.11% of Central Santa Cruz homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.18% 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 2.70% of Central Santa Cruz homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Santa Cruz
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Central Santa Cruz internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Santa Cruz homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, 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. Central Santa Cruz internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Central Santa Cruz is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Santa Cruz, along with details on where in Central Santa Cruz and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.30%, or 7,916 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 1,638 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz cable providers. XFINITY 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 Central Santa Cruz is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 153 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 96.23%, or 7,829 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.23%, or 7,829 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 67.87%, or 5,522 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, central, southeast, northeast, south, and northwest Central Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Santa Cruz.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,248 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 4,248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 67.87%, or 5,522 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, east, central, southeast, northeast, south, and northwest Central Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Santa Cruz.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 4,248 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 4,248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 6.33%, or 515 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Central Santa Cruz area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Santa Cruz.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Central Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Santa Cruz fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Santa Cruz is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.00%, or 7,892 people, have Cruzio Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Santa Cruz area. Cruzio Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Santa Cruz.
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Cruzio Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cruzio Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from Cruzio Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 886 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 the fastest compared to other Central Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Cruzio Internet 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 461 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.88%, or 6,336 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, central, southeast, east, south, northeast, and west Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz.
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 Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 98 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.70%, or 4,288 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, east, central, and north Central Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Central Santa Cruz.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.70%, or 4,288 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, east, central, and north Central Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Central Santa Cruz.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 38.90%, or 3,165 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, southeast, and south Central Santa Cruz area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Central Santa Cruz.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Central Santa Cruz can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Central Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Santa Cruz 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 Central Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Santa Cruz is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Central Santa Cruz Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Santa Cruz or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Santa Cruz compare to the rest of Santa Cruz?
Internet speeds in Central Santa Cruz are comparable versus the average speeds in Santa Cruz: 3,533 Mbps in Santa Cruz versus 3,521 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Santa Cruz is 90.69% versus 97.30% in Central Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Santa Cruz 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
- Westside, Santa Cruz, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West San Jose, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westlake Village Area-Los Angeles, Westlake Village, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beechhurst, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Central Westminster, Westminster, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highview, Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- SouthWest Anaheim, Anaheim, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Solivita, Poinciana, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deep Creek West, Chesapeake, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands, Lincoln, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Far Westside, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds