In UC Irvine there are 8 residential internet providers covering 18.94% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,537 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 UC Irvine
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 UC Irvine are not shown.
UC Irvine 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 18.94% of UC Irvine. 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 Cox. Now you can call companies in UC Irvine with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in UC Irvine?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in UC Irvine.
Internet Speed Key
The average UC Irvine home can get up to 2,537 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 4.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in UC Irvine.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of UC Irvine, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in UC Irvine?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in UC Irvine you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.39% of UC Irvine homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.50% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 81.06% of UC Irvine homes.
Internet Market Health in UC Irvine
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
UC Irvine internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, UC Irvine homes have between 1 and 3 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. UC Irvine internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, UC Irvine badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in UC Irvine, along with details on where in UC Irvine and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
Cox cable coverage
About 16.24%, or 4,184 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, and southeast UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
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- 97.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 14.39%, or 3,708 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, southeast, and east UC Irvine area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from Google Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In UC Irvine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other UC Irvine fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.34%, or 1,376 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and southeast UC Irvine area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In UC Irvine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other UC Irvine fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.88%, or 1,258 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and southeast UC Irvine area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine customers is up to 4,841 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 4,841 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.88%, or 1,258 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and southeast UC Irvine area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine customers is up to 4,841 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 4,841 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 2.01%, or 519 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest UC Irvine area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In UC Irvine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other UC Irvine DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 2.01%, or 519 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest UC Irvine area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of UC Irvine.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In UC Irvine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other UC Irvine DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.94%, or 4,880 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire UC Irvine area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of UC Irvine.
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 UC Irvine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine customers is up to 78 Mbps.
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- 70.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 15 Mbps.
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- 70.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 16.89%, or 4,352 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, southeast, and east UC Irvine area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of UC Irvine.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all UC Irvine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in UC Irvine is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 16.65%, or 4,290 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, southeast, and east UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 16.65%, or 4,290 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, southwest, southeast, and east UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in UC Irvine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout UC Irvine. The fastest plan anyone in UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
UC Irvine Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to UC Irvine or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in UC Irvine compare to the rest of Irvine?
Internet speeds in UC Irvine are slower versus the average speeds in Irvine: 2,862 Mbps in Irvine versus 2,537 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Irvine is 93.07% versus 18.94% in UC Irvine.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around UC Irvine 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
- University Town Center, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turtle Rock, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turtle Ridge, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- University Park, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Business District, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Park, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbridge, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Quail Hill, Irvine, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Back Bay, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ramona, Riverside, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Austin, Austin, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Pasadena, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Metro West, Orlando, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green Hills, Nashville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Upper Marlboro, Brock Hall, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Landover, Landover, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds