In Santa Cruz County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.50% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 784 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Santa Cruz County
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 Santa Cruz County are not shown.
Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County
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Internet service is available in 99.50% of Santa Cruz County. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Santa Cruz County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Santa Cruz County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz County home can get up to 784 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.92% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Santa Cruz County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Santa Cruz County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Santa Cruz County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Santa Cruz County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Santa Cruz County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.16% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.33%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Santa Cruz County homes.
Internet Market Health in Santa Cruz County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Santa Cruz County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Santa Cruz County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Santa Cruz County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Santa Cruz County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Santa Cruz County, along with details on where in Santa Cruz County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.07%, or 45,797 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Mediacom cable coverage
About 71.59%, or 34,127 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southeast, central, and southwest Santa Cruz County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.17%, or 44,411 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County.
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 Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 58.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County 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.
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- 58.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bluespan Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Bluespan fixed wireless coverage
About 79.67%, or 37,976 people, have Bluespan fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz County area. Bluespan is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz County.
Bluespan fixed wireless download speeds
Bluespan is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bluespan fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Bluespan goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 306 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bluespan fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluespan fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bluespan is average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Bluespan offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Bluespan customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Simply Bits Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Simply Bits fixed wireless coverage
About 77.15%, or 36,776 people, have Simply Bits fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southeast, central, northwest, north, southwest, and northeast Santa Cruz County area. Simply Bits is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz County.
Simply Bits fixed wireless download speeds
Simply Bits is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Simply Bits fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Simply Bits goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 95.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Simply Bits fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Simply Bits fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Simply Bits is average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Simply Bits offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 14 Mbps. On average, Simply Bits customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 95.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 14.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 30.71%, or 14,637 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, west, central, northwest, east, and northeast Santa Cruz County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Santa Cruz County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County 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 below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County 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 10 Mbps.
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- 43.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 30.71%, or 14,637 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, west, central, northwest, east, and northeast Santa Cruz County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Santa Cruz County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County 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 below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County 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 10 Mbps.
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- 43.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 19.64%, or 9,362 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, northeast, east, north, and southeast Santa Cruz County area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Santa Cruz County.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from TWN Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TWN Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, TWN Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless coverage
About 13.83%, or 6,591 people, have Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, west, and east Santa Cruz County area. Tristate Wi-Fi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz County.
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless download speeds
Tristate Wi-Fi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless is average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Tristate Wi-Fi goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz County customers is up to 136 Mbps.
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- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tristate Wi-Fi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Tristate Wi-Fi is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Tristate Wi-Fi offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Tristate Wi-Fi customers can get speeds up to 63 Mbps.
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- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz County, AZ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 11.61%, or 5,536 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, northeast, southeast, and north Santa Cruz County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz County. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Santa Cruz County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Santa Cruz County compare to the rest of Arizona?
Internet speeds in Santa Cruz County are slower versus the average speeds in Arizona: 2,392 Mbps in Arizona versus 784 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Arizona is 98.72% versus 99.50% in Santa Cruz County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Santa Cruz County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Hudspeth County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reeves County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ward County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crane County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tom Green County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Angelina County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Augustine County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Manati Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phelps County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pettis County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Person County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pasquotank County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mayes County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marinette County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds