In Westside there are 8 residential internet providers covering 57.62% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,156 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 Westside
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 Westside are not shown.
Westside 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 57.62% of Westside. 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 Westside with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Westside?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Westside.
Internet Speed Key
The average Westside home can get up to 3,156 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 29.79% 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 Westside.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Westside, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Westside?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Westside you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.79% of Westside homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.19% 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 42.38% of Westside homes.
Internet Market Health in Westside
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Westside 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 Westside based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Westside internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Westside homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Westside internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Westside needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Westside, along with details on where in Westside and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 56.98%, or 10,953 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Westside area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Westside.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Westside customers is up to 1,218 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Westside download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Westside cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westside is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 47.17%, or 9,067 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Westside area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westside.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Westside customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westside is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 18.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 47.17%, or 9,067 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Westside area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westside.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Westside customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westside is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 18.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 35.39%, or 6,802 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, north, southeast, northeast, south, and southwest Westside area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westside.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside 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 Westside customers is up to 4,367 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside 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 4,367 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 35.39%, or 6,802 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, north, southeast, northeast, south, and southwest Westside area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westside.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside 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 Westside customers is up to 4,367 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside 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 4,367 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.74%, or 10,714 people, have Cruzio Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Westside area. Cruzio Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Westside.
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Cruzio Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cruzio Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside can order from Cruzio Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Westside customers is up to 568 Mbps.
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- 52.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westside download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cruzio Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cruzio Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Westside fixed wireless providers. Cruzio Internet 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 Westside is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Cruzio Internet customers can get speeds up to 457 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.40%, or 8,726 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, south, north, west, southeast, northeast, and southwest Westside area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westside.
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 Westside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside 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 Westside customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 79.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside 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 17 Mbps.
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- 79.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 26.79%, or 5,149 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, east, and southeast Westside 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 Westside.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside 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 Westside customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 26.79%, or 5,149 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, east, and southeast Westside 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 Westside.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside 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 Westside customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 25.44%, or 4,891 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, north, east, south, southwest, central, northeast, and southeast Westside 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 Westside.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westside. The fastest plan anyone in Westside can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Westside customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westside 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 Westside fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westside is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Westside Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Westside or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Westside compare to the rest of Santa Cruz?
Internet speeds in Westside are slower versus the average speeds in Santa Cruz: 3,533 Mbps in Santa Cruz versus 3,156 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Santa Cruz is 90.69% versus 57.62% in Westside.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Westside 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
- Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West San Jose, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loma Linda, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Arlington, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eads-Fisherville, Cordova, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Drnag, San Bernardino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cully, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Villa Carolina, Carolina, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whiskey Point, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- City Heights West, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds