Best Internet Providers in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Spectrum 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spectrum.
Ranks compare Spectrum with the 24 neighborhoods in Irvine.
The Best Internet in Spectrum, Irvine, CA at a Glance
Spectrum Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cox
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 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 Spectrum ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spectrum, Irvine, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Spectrum based on 242 California customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Spectrum?
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 Spectrum, Irvine
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - 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
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Spectrum Compares to the Rest of Irvine
Spectrum's report card score is 3rd of 24 and its connectivity index is tied 2nd of 24.
| Measure | Spectrum | Rank among neighborhoods in Irvine | Irvine | Orange County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 24 | 59.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Tied with El Toro Marine Air Station and Portola Springs and 1 more |
| Average top speed | 3,641 Mbps | 8th of 24 | 2,882 Mbps | 3,495 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | El Toro Marine Air Station (4,978 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | Tied 4th of 24 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.1 | Irvine Business Complex (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | Tied 2nd of 24 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lower Peters Canyon (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 38% | Tied 3rd of 24 | 29% | 19% | 15% | Orange County Great Park (40%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 16th of 24 | 99% | 98% | 96% | 15 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 5th of 24 | 93% | 95% | 91% | Oak Creek and Orchard Hills and 1 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | 3rd of 24 | 85% | 81% | 76% | Orange County Great Park and Orchard Hills (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 9th of 24 | 95% | 89% | 81% | UC Irvine (100%) |
| Median household income | $186,109 | 6th of 24 | $152,298 | $129,477 | $93,246 | Orange County Great Park ($202,995) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | 8th of 24 | 25% | 18% | 16% | UC Irvine (77%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Spectrum, against 59.8% across Irvine and 62.4% across Orange County. Households in Spectrum are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 38% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $186,109 (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 Spectrum
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spectrum?
Google Fiber in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,441 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.6% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,441 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 Spectrum from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,441 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.6% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,441 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 Spectrum from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 17.2% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spectrum?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Spectrum?
Cox Cable in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 82.8% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spectrum?
EarthLink DSL in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.2% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Spectrum from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Spectrum, Irvine, CA
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.2% of Spectrum homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Spectrum from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Spectrum Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Spectrum that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Woodbury has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and El Camino Real the fewest (10.2%); Spectrum has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum (this page) | 13,246 | 100.0% | 3,641 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 97/100 |
| Northwood | 22,654 | 23.4% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 93/100 |
| Woodbury | 17,784 | 100.0% | 3,775 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 94/100 |
| El Camino Real | 15,064 | 10.2% | 2,230 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Northwood Point | 10,915 | 60.1% | 3,326 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 91/100 |
| Oak Creek | 10,705 | 56.9% | 2,550 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 88/100 |
| Portola Springs | 10,503 | 100.0% | 4,697 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 96/100 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 10,260 | 100.0% | 4,978 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| Walnut Village | 8,244 | 29.7% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Irvine Health and Science Complex | 7,598 | 99.6% | 2,008 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 78/100 |
| Orange County Great Park | 4,404 | 99.0% | 4,939 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Spectrum?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Spectrum
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Google Fiber | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Spectrum Internet Providers
Based on 242 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Spectrum residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Spectrum.
At a national level, based on 2782 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Spectrum Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Spectrum, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spectrum Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (2) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (2) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spectrum
Based on data reported by Spectrum 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 Spectrum. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,858 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spectrum Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (2) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Spectrum?
Of the providers in Spectrum, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Spectrum 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.
AT&T is rated 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Spectrum, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spectrum
| ISP / Tech Type | Spectrum Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (2) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Irvine, CA Customer
GFiber
June 07, 2023 The service is just okay. There are times where I cannot connect to the Internet at all, which obviously impacts my ability to do work. I missed out on an important meeting last week because the speed was too slow to connect to the meeting. This seems to happen about 20% of the time.
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Cox Cable
May 31, 2023 Every couple of week, Cox will unexpectedly go down and my household will be without internet for hours. With a few of us being in college, this is detrimental if we have a deadline the same say. The internet goes down even more often during holidays and midterm-final season. On top of this, every so often the pricing will go up for no reason and we need to call them in order to get the price to go down once again.
A Irvine, CA Customer
Cox Cable
May 30, 2023 A Irvine, CA Customer
GFiber
May 03, 2023 Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Spectrum?
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 Spectrum is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Spectrum is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Cox Communications, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Spectrum, 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.