Internet Providers in San Diego County

Compare available internet service providers in San Diego County.

Internet Providers Available in San Diego County

Spectrum

Cable Fiber

Best for: streaming,gaming,families

Charter Spectrum offers cable internet, TV, and phone services across Southern California, with high-speed internet options available in most...

Speed Range: 200 Mbps - 1 Gbps
Installation: Free standard installation, free modem
Residential Business

AT&T

Dsl Fiber

Best for: reliability,work from home,streaming

AT&T offers DSL and fiber internet services throughout Southern California, with fiber availability expanding in urban areas.

Speed Range: 25 Mbps - 5 Gbps
Installation: Professional installation, equipment included with some plans
Residential Business Rural

Frontier

Dsl Fiber

Best for: budget,basic use,rural connectivity

Frontier offers DSL and fiber internet services in Southern California, having taken over many former Verizon FiOS areas.

Speed Range: 9 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Installation: Self-installation option, router included with some plans
Residential Business Rural

Cox

Cable Fiber

Best for: high-speed,reliability,multiple devices

Cox provides cable internet, TV, phone, and home security services in select Southern California markets including parts of Orange County and San Diego.

Speed Range: 25 Mbps - 1 Gbps
Installation: Professional installation, panoramic WiFi
Residential Business

Starlink

Satellite

Best for: rural,remote areas,camping

SpaceX's Starlink provides satellite internet service with lower latency than traditional satellite options, making it a good choice for rural...

Speed Range: 50 Mbps - 250 Mbps
Installation: Self-installation, portable options available
Residential Business Rural Mobile

Verizon

Fiber Wireless

Best for: high-speed,gaming,streaming

Verizon offers fiber internet (Fios) and 5G home internet services in select Southern California locations.

Speed Range: 300 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Installation: Free professional installation with some plans
Residential Business Mobile

T-Mobile Home Internet

Wireless

Best for: no-contract,cord-cutters,simplicity

T-Mobile offers fixed wireless home internet using their 5G and 4G LTE networks across Southern California.

Speed Range: 25 Mbps - 100 Mbps
Installation: Self-installation, no equipment fees
Residential Rural Mobile

Internet in San Diego County

San Diego County is located in Southern California with a population of 3,286,069.

When choosing an internet provider in San Diego County, consider these factors:

  • Different areas of the county may have varying provider options
  • Urban areas typically have more fiber and cable options
  • Rural parts of the county may rely more on fixed wireless and satellite
  • Speed availability can vary significantly by neighborhood

Use our comparison tool above to find the best internet option for your specific needs in San Diego County.

San Diego County Quick Facts

Region: Southern California

Population: 3,286,069

Number of Providers: 7

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