Best Internet Providers in Capitola, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Capitola, CA
Capitola has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Capitola.
Ranks compare Capitola with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Capitola, CA at a Glance
Capitola Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Capitola ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Capitola, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Capitola based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Capitola, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.25% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Capitola?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Capitola
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Cruzio Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- surfnet communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Capitola Compares to Places Its Size
Capitola's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | Capitola | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Santa Cruz County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 66.1% | bottom 44% | 51.1% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,462 Mbps | top 19% | 3,122 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 2% | 8.4 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 19% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $109,696 | top 14% | $116,189 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 21% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 66.1% of homes in Capitola, against 51.1% across Santa Cruz County and 62.4% across California. Households in Capitola are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $109,696 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Capitola
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Capitola?
EarthLink Fiber in Capitola, CA
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,927 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 59.8% of Capitola homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,927 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Capitola from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Capitola, CA
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,927 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 59.8% of Capitola homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,927 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Capitola from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Capitola, CA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Capitola homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Capitola?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Capitola homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
159 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Capitola homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 159 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
686 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Capitola homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 686 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless.
surfnet communications Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
surfnet communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Capitola homes. Across the city, surfnet communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Capitola homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Capitola homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Capitola, CA
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.2% of Capitola homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Capitola?
Spectrum Cable in Capitola, CA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.9% of Capitola homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Capitola, CA
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,590 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 28.6% of Capitola homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,590 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 140 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Capitola?
EarthLink DSL in Capitola, CA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.5% of Capitola homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Capitola from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Capitola, CA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.5% of Capitola homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Capitola from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Capitola by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Capitola has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Capitola
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Capitola
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95010 | 9,156 | 65.0% | 3,428 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 68/100 |
How Capitola Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Capitola that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Santa Cruz has the most homes with fiber (62.9%) and Ben Lomond the fewest (0.0%); Capitola has 66.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola (this page) | 9,825 | 66.1% | 3,462 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Santa Cruz | 99,163 | 62.9% | 3,637 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 79/100 |
| Scotts Valley | 16,576 | 27.0% | 2,080 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 84/100 |
| Aptos | 15,760 | 55.0% | 3,325 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 76/100 |
| Soquel | 12,517 | 39.0% | 2,940 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 75/100 |
| Rio del Mar | 9,333 | 46.1% | 2,960 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 83/100 |
| Felton | 7,278 | 5.6% | 1,782 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 79/100 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,391 | 0.0% | 1,597 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 76/100 |
| Mount Hermon | 1,138 | 0.0% | 1,769 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 77/100 |
| La Selva Beach | 657 | 80.1% | 4,242 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Corralitos | 367 | 63.8% | 3,492 Mbps | 10.8 | B+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Capitola?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Capitola
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| surfnet communications | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Capitola Internet Providers
Based on 615 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Capitola residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 89.6% coverage in Capitola.
At a national level, based on 6552 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Capitola Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Capitola, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Capitola Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Capitola
Based on data reported by Capitola ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Capitola. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,017 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Capitola Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Capitola?
Of the providers in Capitola, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Capitola where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Capitola, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Capitola
| ISP / Tech Type | Capitola Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Capitola?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Capitola is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Capitola is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Capitola, available to 98.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.