Best Internet Providers in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Serra Mesa 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Serra Mesa.
Ranks compare Serra Mesa with the 80 neighborhoods in San Diego.
The Best Internet in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA at a Glance
Serra Mesa 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Serra Mesa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Serra 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 Serra Mesa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.74% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Serra 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 Serra Mesa, San Diego
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- San Diego Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Serra Mesa Compares to the Rest of San Diego
Serra Mesa's report card score is tied 21st of 80 and its connectivity index is tied 17th of 80.
| Measure | Serra Mesa | Rank among neighborhoods in San Diego | San Diego | San Diego County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.9% | 23rd of 80 | 59.2% | 59.2% | 71.5% | Darnall and Southcrest (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,179 Mbps | 27th of 80 | 3,596 Mbps | 3,596 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Mountain View San Diego (5,840 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | Tied 12th of 80 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | University City (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 47th of 80 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Chollas View (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | Tied 30th of 80 | 19% | 19% | 15% | Little Italy (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 9th of 80 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Black Mountain Ranch and Carmel Mountain and 6 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 99% | Tied 2nd of 80 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Black Mountain Ranch (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 8th of 80 | 83% | 83% | 76% | Black Mountain Ranch (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 25th of 80 | 88% | 88% | 81% | Black Mountain Ranch (99%) |
| Median household income | $125,749 | 24th of 80 | $117,593 | $117,593 | $93,246 | North City ($222,141) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 36th of 80 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Torrey Pines (84%) |
Fiber reaches 85.9% of homes in Serra Mesa, against 59.2% across San Diego and 59.2% across San Diego County. Households in Serra Mesa are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $125,749 (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 Serra Mesa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Serra Mesa?
EarthLink Fiber in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,824 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 82.5% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,824 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 Serra Mesa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,824 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 82.5% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,824 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 Serra Mesa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 26.4% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Serra Mesa?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Serra 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 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
394 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 394 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 29 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
San Diego Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.8% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber 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 Serra Mesa?
Spectrum Cable in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 3.5% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Serra Mesa?
EarthLink DSL in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.3% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 86 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Serra Mesa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.3% of Serra Mesa homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 86 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Serra Mesa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Serra Mesa Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Serra Mesa that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Normal Heights has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Allied Gardens the fewest (61.7%); Serra Mesa has 85.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serra Mesa (this page) | 31,454 | 85.9% | 4,179 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 86/100 |
| Clairemont Mesa | 36,121 | 81.5% | 3,651 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Linda Vista | 22,440 | 71.3% | 3,720 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| University Heights | 16,113 | 75.3% | 4,093 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Normal Heights | 14,283 | 97.5% | 4,281 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 72/100 |
| Grantville | 13,961 | 90.3% | 3,975 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 67/100 |
| Allied Gardens | 10,392 | 61.7% | 3,347 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 89/100 |
| Bird Land | 7,056 | 91.4% | 3,985 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 89/100 |
| Kearny Mesa | 5,480 | 81.1% | 2,795 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Mission Valley East | 4,788 | 88.2% | 3,044 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Kensington | 4,760 | 93.9% | 4,785 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Serra Mesa?
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 Serra Mesa
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| San Diego Broadband | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Serra Mesa Internet Providers
Based on 470 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Serra Mesa 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 Serra Mesa.
At a national level, based on 4731 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 Serra Mesa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Serra Mesa, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Serra Mesa 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Serra Mesa
Based on data reported by Serra Mesa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Serra Mesa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,047 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 | Serra Mesa Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Serra Mesa?
Of the providers in Serra Mesa, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Serra 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 Serra Mesa, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Serra Mesa
| ISP / Tech Type | Serra 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (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 Serra 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 Serra Mesa 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 Serra Mesa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Serra Mesa, available to 99.8% 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.