Internet providers in Scotts Valley, CA
Scotts Valley is a city in California with about 12,138 residents and roughly 6,637 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Scotts Valley, CA
Share of residential locations in Scotts Valley 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 3 | Surfnet Communications | Fixed wireless | 58% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 49% | |
| 5 | Cruzio Internet | Fixed wireless | 27% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 8% | Check availability |
| 7 | Ridge Wireless | Fixed wireless | 7% | |
| 8 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 4% | |
| 9 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | 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 Scotts Valley
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Scotts Valley, about 99%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, and Surfnet Communications), so the market looks competitive. Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Cruzio Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Scotts Valley?
Fiber is limited in Scotts Valley, reaching about 14% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 21%. DSL is still reported for about 42% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 78% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Scotts Valley that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Scotts Valley at a glance
About 98% of households in Scotts Valley have a broadband subscription, 5 points above 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 Scotts Valley?
Yes, in part. About 14% of residential locations in Scotts Valley can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 21% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Scotts Valley?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Scotts Valley, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Scotts Valley?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Scotts Valley, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) 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 Scotts Valley?
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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