Internet providers in Santa Maria, CA

Internet in Santa Maria

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Santa Maria area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Santa Maria Residential Internet Coverage

Santa Maria is a lower-middle class area with a largely Hispanic population. The blue-collar workers who reside in Santa Maria use their internet connection from everything to connecting with their employers to improving their English skills.

Ninety-eight percent of residents have access to high speed internet. The two most common choices are Xfinity for cable or Frontier for DSL. Both providers serve all Santa Maria residents.

Frontier has begun offering fiber optics to select customers with plans to expand. Another option is Hughesnet satellite which reaches an additional 1% of Santa Maria residents.

Businesses in the Santa Maria area have additional options. Megapath offers copper wire to 84% of the area's commercial locations and DSL to 75% of businesses. New Edge Networks offers DSL and copper wire hook ups to a limited number of businesses.

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Average download speed
248.29 Mbps

Average upload speed
52.33 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
23.73 ms

Average jitter
9.55 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Santa Maria?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Santa Maria internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Ranch WiFi	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	2000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Ranch WiFi