13 Best Internet Providers in Soquel, CA
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Soquel ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,906 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Soquel Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Soquel has 13 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 Soquel.
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Soquel has 13 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 Soquel.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Soquel, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Soquel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Soquel, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Soquel based on 595 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Soquel, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Soquel
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Soquel Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Soquel Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 595 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Soquel residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.79 out of 5 stars and 6.5% coverage in Soquel.
At a national level, based on 6017 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Soquel?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Soquel?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Soquel, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Soquel
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Kwikbit | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Etheric Networks | 250 Mbps | ||
| RAZZOLINK | 150 Mbps | ||
| Ridge Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| surfnet communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Soquel
| ISP / Tech Type | Soquel Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Soquel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Soquel. 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.
However, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Soquel?
California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Soquel customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Soquel, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Soquel
| ISP / Tech Type | Soquel Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Soquel Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Soquel below, including the metrics used and how Soquel compares to the rest of California and nation.
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Soquel | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Soquel that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 38.72% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,906 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Soquel. | 9.1 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 20% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 80% | 78% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Soquel ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Soquel is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Soquel is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Soquel have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Soquel ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
92% of Soquel households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Soquel residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Soquel?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
How Much Speed does a Soquel Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Soquel is 2.6, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Soquel's average household income is $120,258 which is much higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Soquel also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Soquel has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Soquel households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Soquel?
EarthLink Fiber in Soquel, CA
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 32.3% of Soquel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Soquel, CA
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 32.3% of Soquel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Soquel, CA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Soquel?
XFINITY Cable in Soquel, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,308 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of Soquel homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,308 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 64 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Soquel, CA
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 10.0% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Soquel?
EarthLink DSL in Soquel, CA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 64.8% of Soquel homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 54 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Soquel from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Soquel, CA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 64.8% of Soquel homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 54 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Soquel from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Soquel, CA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
108 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.4% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 108 Mbps, with speeds from 90 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Soquel from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Soquel?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Soquel homes. Across the city, RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
487 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 487 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 203 Mbps throughout the city.
surfnet communications Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
surfnet communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Soquel homes. Across the city, surfnet communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.6% of Soquel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Soquel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Soquel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 60, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the city.
Kwikbit Fixed Wireless in Soquel, CA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kwikbit offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Soquel homes. Across the city, Kwikbit Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Soquel?
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 Soquel 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 Soquel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, RAZZOLINK, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Soquel, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Soquel compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Soquel stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Soquel's B ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100