Internet Providers in Santa Barbara, CA

Over 1,345 people in Santa Barbara found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

Price from:

$39.95

User Review:

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

#2

AT&T

0.48% availability
AT&T logo
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$55.00

User Review:

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

#3

Cox

43.13% availability
Cox logo
Speed up to:

300 Mbps

Price from:

$50.00

User Review:

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

#4

Viasat

96.72% availability
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

User Review:

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

#5

Frontier

100% availability
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$49.99*

User Review:

Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speeds are wired, Fiber 1 Gig location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. Max speed capable range for Fiber 500 (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Fiber 1 Gig (846-1000 Mbps download, 792-1000 Mbps upload), Fiber 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 5 Gig (4500-5000) and requires 5 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to select customers. $50 expert installation fee applies. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device for Fiber 500, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig, and up to $400 for Fiber 5 Gig also applies if equipment is not returned. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Price and terms subject to change. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Frontier provides Fiber Internet, Phone services in Santa Barbara, CA.

#6

HughesNet

99.3% availability
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

Price from:

$79.99

User Review:

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

Television Only Providers in Santa Barbara, CA

#1Dish 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
Call now for Dish Network internet availability at your address.

#2DIRECTV

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:
$64.99
Call now for DIRECTV internet availability at your address.

#1

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

Frontier

Santa Barbara, CA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Santa Barbara, CA has a total of 17 internet providers including  2 Cable Internet providers, 7 DSL Internet providers, 3 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.


Compare Santa Barbara, CA Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


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 - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Fast Speeds - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
  • Best Provider for Availability - Frontier

Fastest Internet Speeds in Santa Barbara, California

  • EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
  • AT&T - 1 Gbps
  • Frontier - 1 Gbps

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

  • Frontier - 100%
  • HughesNet - 99.3%
  • Viasat - 96.72%

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.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. Frontier - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, Phone
  3. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  4. 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.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. Frontier - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, Phone
  3. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  4. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  5. Cox - 300 Mbps - Cable Internet and Television
  6. AT&T - 1 Gbps - DSL Internet and Television

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara, CA

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

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

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.

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

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

EarthLink Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with pricing starting at $39.95.

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

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Santa Barbara, CA, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Santa Barbara, California by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Frontier logoFrontierView Plans1 Gbps~Fiber Internet, Phone100.00%
2.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone99.30%
3.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone96.72%
4.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet and DSL Internet92.36%
5.Cox logoCoxView Plans300 Mbps30 MbpsCable Internet and Television43.13%
6.Global Capacity logoGlobal Capacity6 Mbps~DSL Internet and Copper Internet1.68%
7.AT&T logoAT&TView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL Internet and Television0.48%
8.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet0.48%
9.Impulse logoImpulse3 Mbps1 MbpsDSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet0.04%
10.T-Mobile logoT-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile~
11.Level 3 Communications logoLevel 3 Communications~~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet~

Free wireless internet access points in Santa Barbara, CA

Eastside Library
1102 E. Montecito St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-3727
Montecito Library
1469 E. Valley Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-5063
Santa Barbara Public Library
40 E. Anapamu St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-7653