Internet Provider Reviews in Santa Monica, CA

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Spectrum — Cable internet
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61% available in Santa Monica, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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71% available in Santa Monica, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Frontier — DSL & Fiber internet
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99% available in Santa Monica, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — DSL & Fiber internet
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99% available in Santa Monica, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Verizon Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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63% available in Santa Monica, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Starry Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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59% available in Santa Monica, CA pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Viasat — Satellite internet
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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61% available in Santa Monica, CA
Frontier — DSL & Fiber internet
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72% available in Santa Monica, CA
Starry Internet — Fixed Wireless internet
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59% available in Santa Monica, CA
Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% available in Santa Monica, CA
NHC — Cable, Fiber & Satellite internet
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99% available in Santa Monica, CA
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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84% available in Santa Monica, CA
CyberNet — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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69% available in Santa Monica, CA
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Zayo Group — DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline internet
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31% available in Santa Monica, CA
Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Santa Monica, CA

The Santa Monica Pier and good internet go hand in hand, right? If you live in Santa Monica, California, enjoy the beach view and snag a popular internet provider like Frontier, Verizon 5G Home Internet, and Spectrum.

Best internet deals in Santa Monica, CA

Frontier Internet is available to 99% of Santa Monica, California, and the best internet deal you can get is Frontier Fiber’s $100 Visa reward card when you purchase the Frontier Fiber 500, 1 Gig, or 2 Gig plans. Frontier also offers DSL plans, but stay away from those if you get fiber at your place. Its fiber plans go up to 7Gbps speeds and include an Amazon eero Pro 6E or Pro 7 router (depending on the plan).

You can also save $10 off of YouTube TV every month for the first year (save around $120). Or you can also get the Netflix and Pro Wi-Fi bundle, which gets you Netflix Premium and saves you $95 in a year.

Limited-time offer: Get a $100 Visa Reward Card with Fiber 500, 1 Gig, or 2 Gig plans.

Frontier Internet Deals:

  • $100 Visa reward card with a select Frontier Fiber plan
  • $10 off YouTube TV in first year (save $120 in one year)
  • Netflix and Pro Wi-Fi bundle (save $95 in one year)
  • Included Amazon eero Pro 6E and Pro 7 router
  • See all current Frontier Internet deals

Verizon 5G Home Internet is not as fast and reliable as fiber, but Verizon customers still get to enjoy some of the fastest 5G speeds up to 1,000Mbps. Also, customers who bundle Verizon Wireless and internet plans can save $15 per month on their internet bill.

Limited-time offer: Get a free NFL Sunday Ticket ($480 value) when you get 5G Home Ultimate. Expires 09/23/25.

Verizon internet deals:

  • $150 Amazon Gift Card with the 5G Home or 5G Home Plus plan
  • $250 Amazon Gift Card with select 5G plans when you order online 
  • $15/mo. wireless and internet bundle discount
  • Fastest 5G speeds up to 1,000Mbps
  • $10/mo. autopay discount
  • See all Verizon 5G new-customer offers

Spectrum Internet customers in Santa Monica can get one line of unlimited Spectrum Mobile service for free for a full year. Pay as little as $30 per month on a Spectrum Internet plan, and you could save $360 for a full 12 months of cell service(autopay is required). Bring your own device or buy a new one through Spectrum, and cancel whenever you want—Spectrum doesn’t charge you early termination fees.

Spectrum internet deals:

  • Free mobile line for one year with a Spectrum Internet plan
  • Advanced Wi-Fi router at no extra monthly cost
  • $5/mo. autopay discount
  • See more Spectrum Internet offers

Cheapest internet providers in Santa Monica, CA

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Starry Internet
$15Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
$25Cable
Frontier
$29.99DSL + Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Santa Monica, CA

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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Frontier
7000 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Earthlink
7000 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Spectrum
2000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Santa Monica, CA

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home
Spectrum
3.7 out of 5 stars3.72Cable

Frequently asked questions about internet in Santa Monica, CA

The fastest internet in Santa Monica is Frontier with speeds up to 7000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Santa Monica is Starry Internet with prices starting at $15.

Fiber internet is available in Santa Monica, Frontier has 99.00% coverage.

Internet connection options in Santa Monica, CA

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Fiber Availability

93%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

74%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

98%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Santa Monica, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Santa Monica, CA
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Average download speed

248 Mbps

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Average upload speed

97 Mbps

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Average latency time

10 ms

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Average cost of internet

$94/mo

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Number of internet providers

20

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

California

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Santa Monica Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Santa Monica, CA with the average speeds they offered.

$0.38 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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