Internet Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Over 688 people in San Luis Obispo found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

81.47% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

95.04% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

AT&T

81.47% availability
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Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#4

Viasat

96.59% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

HughesNet

98.7% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in San Luis Obispo

Spectrum is often the best internet provider in many parts of San Luis Obispo, where fiber internet is limited or unavailable. Cable internet offers a strong mix of speed and availability, making it a great fit for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home needs. In San Luis Obispo, you will commonly see plans around 11 Mbps-2 Gbps, with pricing between $50 and $99/mo.

Surfnet Communications 5G home internet is a solid option if cable is not available at your address, or if you want a simpler setup and competitive pricing. It is easy to install, pricing starting at $99/mo, and can deliver speeds between 3 Mbps and 450 Mbps. Your speeds may vary depending on your address and the signal strength.

Viasat or AT&T may be available if your options are limited in San Luis Obispo, but speeds may top out around 150 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Neither offer the speeds of fiber internet, but are suitable choices if few others exist.

What is the fastest internet provider in San Luis Obispo?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in San Luis Obispo, CA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 81.47% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps81.47%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps95.04%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps81.47%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps96.59%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.70%

What is the cheapest internet provider in San Luis Obispo?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in San Luis Obispo starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

95.04%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 95.04%, Cyberonic covers 81.47%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

81.47%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

15.40%

No contracts or data caps. Surfnet Communications leads at 0.24%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most San Luis Obispo residents.

San Luis Obispo, CA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

San Luis Obispo, CA has a total of 10 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA by Coverage Area

All 10 internet providers serving San Luis Obispo by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.70%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone96.59%
3.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone95.04%
4.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber81.47%
5.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television81.47%
6.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless81.47%
7.Peak WiFi25 Mbps5 MbpsFixed Wireless13.62%
8.Impulse3 Mbps1 MbpsDSL / Fixed Wireless4.81%
9.Surfnet Communications6 Mbps6 MbpsFixed Wireless0.24%
10.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in San Luis Obispo?

Yes. San Luis Obispo residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Luis Obispo

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in San Luis Obispo, CA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 10 internet providers in San Luis Obispo, CA. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in San Luis Obispo, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in San Luis Obispo. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. San Luis Obispo residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in San Luis Obispo, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in San Luis Obispo. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in San Luis Obispo is 25 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in San Luis Obispo, CA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, and AT&T offer internet in San Luis Obispo, CA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo City-County Library
995 Palm St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5784

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