The 10 BEST Internet Providers in Santa Barbara, CA (for 2022)

#1 AT&T0.48% availability

Speed up to:

18 Mbps

Price from:

$45.00

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AT&T provides DSL Internet and Television services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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#2 Cox43.13% availability

Speed up to:

300 Mbps

Price from:

$34.95

User Review:

Cox provides Cable Internet and Television services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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#3 HughesNet99.3% availability

Speed up to:

25 Mbps

Price from:

$69.99

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HughesNet provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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#4 Viasat96.72% availability

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

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Viasat provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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#5 EarthLink19% availability

Speed up to:

75 Mbps

Price from:

$49.95

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EarthLink provides Fiber Internet and DSL Internet services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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#6 Frontier43.68% availability

Speed up to:

24 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

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Frontier provides Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet, Television and Phone services in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Television Only Providers in Santa Barbara, CA

#1 Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Santa Barbara, CA

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.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

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#2 DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Santa Barbara, CA

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

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$69.99

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Best Provider Overall

HughesNet

Best Provider for Gaming

Cox

Best Provider for Streaming

Cox

Best Provider for Availability

HughesNet

Santa Barbara, CA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Santa Barbara, CA has a total of 16 internet providers including 2 Cable Internet providers, 7 DSL Internet providers, 2 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Santa Barbara, CA Internet Providers Ranked by Maximum Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	Cox	300 Mbps	Cable Internet and Television
2.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
3.	EarthLink	75 Mbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
4.	HughesNet	25 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
5.	Frontier	24 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet, Television and Phone
6.	AT&T	18 Mbps	DSL Internet and Television

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Santa Barbara, California

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - HughesNet
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - HughesNet
Best Provider for Gaming - Cox
Best Provider for Streaming - Cox
Best Provider for Availability - HughesNet

Fastest Internet Speeds in Santa Barbara, California

Cox - 300 Mbps** Fast Download **
Viasat - 150 Mbps
EarthLink - 75 Mbps

Internet Provider Types in Santa Barbara, California

Cable Internet - 43.13%
DSL Internet - 43.8%
Fixed Wireless Internet - 0.04%
Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Santa Barbara, California

HughesNet - 99.3%
Viasat - 96.72%
Frontier - 43.68%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Santa Barbara, California with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

EarthLink - 75 Mbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Frontier - 24 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet, Television and Phone
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Santa Barbara, California, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

HughesNet - 25 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
Frontier - 24 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet, Television and Phone
Cox - 300 Mbps - Cable Internet and Television
EarthLink - 75 Mbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
AT&T - 18 Mbps - DSL Internet and Television

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara, CA

Which provider offers the best internet service in Santa Barbara, CA?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with download speeds up to 25 Mbps and pricing starting at $69.99.

How many internet providers provide service in Santa Barbara, CA?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Santa Barbara, CA.

What providers offer internet service in Santa Barbara, CA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Frontier, Cox, EarthLink and AT&T offer internet service in Santa Barbara, CA.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA?

Cox is the cheapest internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with pricing starting at $34.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Santa Barbara, CA?

HughesNet is the faster internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with maximum speeds reaching 25 Mbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Santa Barbara, California by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Max Mbps Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	HughesNet View Plans	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	99.30%
2.	Viasat View Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	96.72%
3.	Frontier View Plans	24 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet, Television and Phone	43.68%
4.	Cox View Plans	300 Mbps	30 Mbps	Cable Internet and Television	43.13%
5.	EarthLink View Plans	75 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	19.00%
6.	Global Capacity View Plans	6 Mbps	~	DSL Internet and Copper Internet	1.68%
7.	AT&T View Plans	18 Mbps	1 Mbps	DSL Internet and Television	0.48%
8.	Cyberonic View Plans	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.48%
9.	Impulse View Plans	3 Mbps	1 Mbps	DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.04%
10.	Level 3 Communications View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~