Best Internet Providers in Foothill Ranch, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Foothill Ranch, CA
Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch.
Ranks compare Foothill Ranch with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Foothill Ranch, CA at a Glance
Foothill Ranch Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Foothill Ranch ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Foothill Ranch, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.20% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Foothill Ranch?
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 Foothill Ranch
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Cityside Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
How Foothill Ranch Compares to Places Its Size
Foothill Ranch's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Foothill Ranch | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Orange County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.4% | bottom 24% | 62.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,189 Mbps | top 40% | 3,495 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 42% | 7.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 7% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | top 6% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 98% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 85 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 94% | 91% | Tied with Broadlands, VA and Camp Lejeune, NC and 8 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 99% | top 1% | 89% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $193,748 | top 3% | $129,477 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 18% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 47.4% of homes in Foothill Ranch, against 62.4% across Orange County and 62.4% across California. Households in Foothill Ranch are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $193,748 (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 Foothill Ranch
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Foothill Ranch?
EarthLink Fiber in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,608 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,608 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 Foothill Ranch from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,608 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,608 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 Foothill Ranch from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
26.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 26.6% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cityside Fiber in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Cityside Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, Cityside Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Foothill Ranch?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
242 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 242 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Foothill Ranch?
Cox Cable in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 90.2% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.5% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Foothill Ranch?
EarthLink DSL in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 46.3% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Foothill Ranch from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Foothill Ranch, CA
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 46.3% of Foothill Ranch homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Foothill Ranch from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Foothill Ranch by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Foothill Ranch has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Foothill Ranch
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Foothill Ranch
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92610 | 15,243 | 35.5% | 2,834 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 96/100 |
How Foothill Ranch Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Foothill Ranch that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Irvine has the most homes with fiber (59.8%) and Rancho Santa Margarita the fewest (14.7%); Foothill Ranch has 47.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Ranch (this page) | 18,614 | 47.4% | 3,189 Mbps | 7 | B- | 97/100 |
| Irvine | 304,045 | 59.8% | 2,882 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 89/100 |
| Mission Viejo | 85,081 | 35.8% | 2,757 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 91/100 |
| Lake Forest | 65,506 | 36.1% | 2,794 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 89/100 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 47,941 | 14.7% | 2,240 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Laguna Hills | 32,625 | 23.1% | 2,472 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 86/100 |
| Laguna Woods | 18,197 | 41.8% | 1,321 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 62/100 |
| Trabuco Canyon | 17,581 | 21.3% | 2,274 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Silverado | 1,811 | 22.5% | 2,506 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Top-of-the-World | 782 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 95/100 |
| Modjeska | 772 | 32.8% | 2,756 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 95/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Foothill Ranch?
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, Cox Communications 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 Foothill Ranch
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cityside Fiber | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Google Fiber | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Foothill Ranch Internet Providers
Based on 453 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Foothill Ranch 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 95.4% coverage in Foothill Ranch.
At a national level, based on 5161 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 Foothill Ranch Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Foothill Ranch, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Foothill Ranch Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | 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 | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cityside Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Foothill Ranch
Based on data reported by Foothill Ranch ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Foothill Ranch. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Foothill Ranch Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cityside Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Foothill Ranch?
Of the providers in Foothill Ranch, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Foothill Ranch
| ISP / Tech Type | Foothill Ranch 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cityside Fiber | (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 Foothill Ranch?
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 Foothill Ranch is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Foothill Ranch is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Foothill Ranch, available to 99.9% 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.