Internet providers in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica is a city in California with about 91,535 residents and roughly 62,807 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Santa Monica, CA
Share of residential locations in Santa Monica where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 84% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 69% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 64% | Check availability |
| 5 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 57% | |
| 6 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 56% | |
| 7 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 28% | |
| 8 | Broadband MDU Holdings | Fiber | 2% | |
| 9 | Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems | Fiber, Cable, DSL | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Santa Monica
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Santa Monica, about 93%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, Verizon, Starry, and Frontier), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, Starry, and California Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Santa Monica?
Fiber is widely available: about 52% of locations in Santa Monica can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 72% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Santa Monica that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Santa Monica at a glance
About 92% of households in Santa Monica have a broadband subscription, in line with the California average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Santa Monica?
Yes, in part. About 52% of residential locations in Santa Monica can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 72% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Santa Monica?
Spectrum reports service to about 93% of residential locations in Santa Monica, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Santa Monica?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Santa Monica, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Santa Monica?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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