Best Internet Providers in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Mesa has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Mesa.
Ranks compare Mesa with the 8 neighborhoods in Santa Barbara.
The Best Internet in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA at a Glance
Mesa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Mesa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mesa 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 Mesa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 49.36% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mesa?
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 Mesa, Santa Barbara
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Mesa Compares to the Rest of Santa Barbara
Mesa's report card score is 5th of 8 and its connectivity index is 5th of 8.
| Measure | Mesa | Rank among neighborhoods in Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.0% | 4th of 8 | 85.7% | 74.5% | 71.5% | Eastside Santa Barbara (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,750 Mbps | 4th of 8 | 6,183 Mbps | 5,273 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Eastside Santa Barbara (7,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | 6th of 8 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Upper State (6.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 5th of 8 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Eastside Santa Barbara (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | Tied 3rd of 8 | 21% | 13% | 15% | Las Positas (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | 5th of 8 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Las Positas and Riviera and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 2nd of 8 | 94% | 92% | 91% | Riviera (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 4th of 8 | 83% | 78% | 76% | Riviera (89%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | 4th of 8 | 87% | 84% | 81% | Las Positas (94%) |
| Median household income | $138,859 | 4th of 8 | $131,965 | $107,563 | $93,246 | Riviera ($176,777) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | 5th of 8 | 16% | 21% | 16% | Riviera (21%) |
Fiber reaches 96.0% of homes in Mesa, against 85.7% across Santa Barbara and 74.5% across Santa Barbara County. Households in Mesa are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $138,859 (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 Mesa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?
Frontier Fiber in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 93.5% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.4% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
222 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 222 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
773 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 773 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 Mesa?
Cox Cable in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 82.6% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?
Frontier DSL in Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Availability:
27.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 27.7% of Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mesa from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Mesa Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Mesa that have their own pages are all within 33 miles. Among them, Sierra Linda (Oxnard) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sea View Estates (Oxnard) the fewest (17.6%); Mesa has 96.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa (this page) | 9,632 | 96.0% | 6,750 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 73/100 |
| Westside-Santa Barbara | 21,754 | 98.3% | 6,916 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Upper State | 19,122 | 89.8% | 6,211 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Riviera | 13,765 | 73.7% | 5,608 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 83/100 |
| Waterfront | 6,483 | 79.3% | 5,456 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Las Positas | 6,242 | 65.5% | 5,130 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 84/100 |
| Lower East | 4,383 | 99.3% | 6,966 Mbps | 6 | A- | 64/100 |
| Via Marina (Oxnard) | 4,237 | 30.8% | 2,845 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 79/100 |
| Eastside Santa Barbara | 3,434 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Sea View Estates (Oxnard) | 3,373 | 17.6% | 2,053 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 87/100 |
| Sierra Linda (Oxnard) | 3,259 | 100.0% | 4,092 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mesa?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mesa
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mesa Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mesa residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 93.5% coverage in Mesa.
At a national level, based on 2976 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 Mesa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mesa, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mesa Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mesa
Based on data reported by Mesa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Mesa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mesa Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mesa?
Of the providers in Mesa, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mesa 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 Mesa, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mesa
| ISP / Tech Type | Mesa 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (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 Mesa?
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 Mesa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mesa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Mesa, available to 100.0% 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.