Best Internet Providers in Santa Ana, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana has 7 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 Santa Ana.
Ranks compare Santa Ana with the 41 US large cities (250,000 to 499,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Santa Ana, CA at a Glance
Santa Ana 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
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 Santa Ana ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Ana, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.86% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Cosmo Network Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Santa Ana Compares to Places Its Size
Santa Ana's report card score is tied 21st of 41 and its connectivity index is tied 20th of 41.
| Measure | Santa Ana | Rank among US large cities (250,000 to 499,999 people) | Orange County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.7% | 24th of 41 | 62.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Staten Island, NY (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 3,455 Mbps | 20th of 41 | 3,495 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Oakland, CA (7,941 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | 13th of 41 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.1 | San Juan, PR (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 4.0 | 1st of 41 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Leads; next is Laredo, TX (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 35th of 41 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Scottsdale, AZ (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 20th of 41 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Garland, TX and Gilbert, AZ and 6 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 15th of 41 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Gilbert, AZ and Katy, TX and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | 30th of 41 | 81% | 79% | 76% | Gilbert, AZ (89%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 32nd of 41 | 89% | 84% | 81% | Gilbert, AZ and Irvine, CA (95%) |
| Median household income | $98,020 | 19th of 41 | $129,477 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Irvine, CA ($152,298) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 7th of 41 | 18% | 17% | 16% | Irvine, CA (25%) |
Fiber reaches 72.7% of homes in Santa Ana, against 62.4% across Orange County and 62.4% across California. Households in Santa Ana are larger than the US average (4.0 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,020 (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 Santa Ana
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Ana?
EarthLink Fiber in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,877 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.1% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,877 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 Santa Ana from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,877 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.1% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,877 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 Santa Ana from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa Ana?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
623 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 623 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
55.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Cosmo Network Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.3% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 350 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 150, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Ana?
Spectrum Cable in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.7% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Ana?
EarthLink DSL in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.4% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Santa Ana from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Santa Ana, CA
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.4% of Santa Ana homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Santa Ana from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Santa Ana by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 4.8% of homes in Thornton Park to 100.0% in Mabury Park; by ZIP code, from 64.2% in 92705 to 81.3% in 92707. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Santa Ana
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview West | 37,781 | 73.9% | 3,440 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Santa Anita | 16,124 | 72.9% | 3,602 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Artesia Pilar | 13,119 | 96.2% | 4,856 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 69/100 |
| Eastside Santa Ana | 12,860 | 64.4% | 3,272 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 65/100 |
| Memorial Park | 10,400 | 99.2% | 4,874 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 79/100 |
| Henninger Park | 9,766 | 82.2% | 4,274 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Sandpointe | 9,048 | 55.0% | 2,624 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 87/100 |
| Mid City-Santa Ana | 8,785 | 93.9% | 4,766 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 66/100 |
| Pico-Lowell | 8,772 | 70.6% | 3,829 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 74/100 |
| Lyon Street | 8,238 | 56.6% | 2,267 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 70/100 |
| Townsend-Raitt | 7,861 | 60.5% | 1,893 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Delhi | 7,403 | 97.2% | 4,833 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 57/100 |
| Central City Santa Ana | 7,090 | 95.3% | 4,813 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 74/100 |
| Flower Park | 6,512 | 57.0% | 3,083 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Lacy | 6,405 | 55.6% | 2,106 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 74/100 |
| Madison Park | 6,268 | 64.8% | 3,545 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Park Santiago | 6,250 | 79.4% | 3,657 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Windsor Village North | 5,630 | 78.3% | 3,655 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Sunwood Central | 5,283 | 81.2% | 4,486 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Cornerstone Village | 5,084 | 67.4% | 2,315 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 59/100 |
| Thornton Park | 4,910 | 4.8% | 1,193 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 79/100 |
| New Horizons | 4,621 | 99.6% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 58/100 |
| Centennial Park | 4,592 | 98.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 69/100 |
| Mabury Park | 4,291 | 100.0% | 4,727 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 84/100 |
| Floral Park | 4,106 | 98.6% | 4,944 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 69/100 |
| Riverview-Santa Ana | 4,014 | 72.1% | 3,778 Mbps | 7 | B | 89/100 |
| Washington Square | 3,973 | 78.9% | 3,585 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Meredith Parkwood | 3,641 | 53.6% | 1,413 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 81/100 |
| Wilshire Square | 3,432 | 95.4% | 4,815 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 71/100 |
| Valley Adams | 3,392 | 95.6% | 4,823 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 76/100 |
| Windsor Village | 3,378 | 99.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 85/100 |
| South Coast | 3,076 | 52.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 78/100 |
ZIP codes in Santa Ana
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92704 | 82,552 | 68.2% | 3,308 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 73/100 |
| 92703 | 69,093 | 79.5% | 3,944 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 69/100 |
| 92707 | 55,157 | 81.3% | 3,769 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 92701 | 49,102 | 67.7% | 3,151 Mbps | 8 | B | 67/100 |
| 92705 | 46,058 | 64.2% | 2,990 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 87/100 |
| 92706 | 35,789 | 76.0% | 3,755 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 75/100 |
How Santa Ana Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Santa Ana that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Midway City has the most homes with fiber (96.5%) and Fountain Valley the fewest (47.6%); Santa Ana has 72.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana (this page) | 303,640 | 72.7% | 3,455 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Anaheim | 349,871 | 63.9% | 3,009 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 74/100 |
| Irvine | 304,045 | 59.8% | 2,882 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 89/100 |
| Garden Grove | 170,701 | 81.2% | 4,204 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Orange | 147,145 | 53.3% | 2,655 Mbps | 9 | B | 84/100 |
| Costa Mesa | 113,576 | 74.9% | 3,471 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Westminster | 92,281 | 86.6% | 5,912 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Tustin | 90,398 | 75.1% | 3,693 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Fountain Valley | 59,737 | 47.6% | 3,172 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 85/100 |
| North Tustin | 21,345 | 70.0% | 4,045 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Midway City | 12,622 | 96.5% | 6,662 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions | 350 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Santa Ana Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Santa Ana 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 96.7% coverage in Santa Ana.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Santa Ana Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Santa Ana, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Ana 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Ana
Based on data reported by Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,142 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 | Santa Ana Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (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 | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa Ana?
Of the providers in Santa Ana, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa Ana
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Ana 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Santa Ana, available to 99.0% 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.