In Los Altos there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 6,374 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 Los Altos
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 Los Altos are not shown.
Los Altos 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Los Altos. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Los Altos with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Los Altos?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Los Altos.
Internet Speed Key
The average Los Altos home can get up to 6,374 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 69.39% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Los Altos.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Los Altos, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Los Altos?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Los Altos you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.68% of Los Altos homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 less than 1% of Los Altos homes.
Internet Market Health in Los Altos
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Los Altos 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 Los Altos based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Los Altos internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Los Altos homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Los Altos internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 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, Los Altos badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Los Altos, along with details on where in Los Altos and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.74%, or 14,418 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Los Altos customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Los Altos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Los Altos cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Los Altos is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 99.68%, or 14,410 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos 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 Los Altos customers is up to 6,392 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.6% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 6,392 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.6% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.07%, or 13,743 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos 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 Los Altos customers is up to 645 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 the fastest compared to other Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 47 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.61%, or 13,677 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos 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 Los Altos customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 94.61%, or 13,677 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos 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 Los Altos customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.81%, or 13,127 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Los Altos area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Los Altos.
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 Los Altos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Los Altos. The fastest plan anyone in Los Altos 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 Los Altos customers is up to 95 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Los Altos 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 average compared to other Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Los Altos Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Los Altos or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Los Altos compare to the rest of Long Beach?
Internet speeds in Los Altos are faster versus the average speeds in Long Beach: 6,021 Mbps in Long Beach versus 6,374 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Long Beach is 99.44% versus 100.00% in Los Altos.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Los Altos 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
- Park Estates, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- The Plaza, Long Beach, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- State College Area, Long Beach, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- City College Area, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Circle Area, Long Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Side, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Naples-Marina Area, Long Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Dorado Park, Long Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Harrowgate, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast, Eugene, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Deering, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Broad Street, Newark, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, Bellevue, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Savage-Guilford, Laurel, MD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Creek, Little Rock, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds