In North City there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.96% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,745 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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11 Internet Service Providers in North City
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 North City are not shown.
North City 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 99.96% of North City. 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 North City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North City.
Internet Speed Key
The average North City home can get up to 2,745 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 43.56% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of North City, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.87% of North City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.82% 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 North City homes.
Internet Market Health in North City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North City 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 North City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
North City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North City 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 similar. North City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 11 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, North City is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North City, along with details on where in North City and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in North City, San Diego, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.69%, or 15,737 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In North City 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 slowest compared to other North City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in North City, San Diego, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 80.47%, or 12,703 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North City.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 92 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In North City 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 North City 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 North City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in North City, San Diego, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 80.47%, or 12,703 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North City.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 92 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In North City 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 North City 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 North City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 41.37%, or 6,531 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, south, northeast, and west North City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 4,834 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North City 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 North City 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 4,834 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 41.37%, or 6,531 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, south, northeast, and west North City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 4,834 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In North City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North City 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 North City 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 4,834 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in North City, San Diego, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 17.88%, or 2,822 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central and northeast North City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In North City 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 North City cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
FiberFirst Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
FiberFirst fiber coverage
About 3.90%, or 616 people, have FiberFirst fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest North City area. FiberFirst is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North City.
FiberFirst fiber download speeds
FiberFirst is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FiberFirst fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from FiberFirst goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
FiberFirst fiber upload speeds
In North City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FiberFirst fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FiberFirst is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North City fiber providers. FiberFirst offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
ting Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
ting fiber coverage
About 1.67%, or 263 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest North City area. ting is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North City.
ting fiber download speeds
ting is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from ting goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ting fiber upload speeds
In North City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North City fiber providers. ting offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 93.01%, or 14,682 people, have San Diego Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City area. San Diego Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North City.
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
San Diego Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, San Diego Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from San Diego Broadband goes up to 500 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In North City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for San Diego Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, San Diego Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North City fixed wireless providers. San Diego Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 84.28%, or 13,305 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all North City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North City 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 North City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.65%, or 12,732 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North City 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 North City.
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 North City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North City 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 North City 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 North City 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 63.68%, or 10,052 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, southwest, south, northwest, west, north, and northeast North City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of North City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North City 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 North City 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 North City 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.68%, or 10,052 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, southwest, south, northwest, west, north, and northeast North City 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 North City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North City. The fastest plan anyone in North City 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 North City customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North City 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 North City 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 North City 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 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
North City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North City compare to the rest of San Diego?
Internet speeds in North City are slower versus the average speeds in San Diego: 3,395 Mbps in San Diego versus 2,745 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in San Diego is 97.08% versus 99.96% in North City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North City 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
- Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Del Mar Heights, Del Mar, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- University City, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Jolla Village, La Jolla, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellsworth, Elmwood Park, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Encanto, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- First Hill, Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frankford, Baltimore, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin Park, Austin, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Inwood, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greystone, Birmingham, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds