Orange County residents have multiple options for internet service, with different providers offering various technologies, speeds, and price points. Below, we've researched and compared the major providers available across Orange County to help you find the best fit for your needs.
Spectrum offers cable internet throughout most of Orange County with reliable speeds and no data caps. Their plans range from 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps download speeds, making them suitable for most residential users.
Cable
300 Mbps - 1 Gbps
No data caps
No contract options available
Spectrum has extensive coverage throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Orange, Fullerton, and Costa Mesa.
AT&T offers both fiber and DSL internet in Orange County. Their fiber service provides symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps in select areas, while DSL is available more widely with speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Fiber / DSL
300 Mbps - 5 Gbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL)
No data caps on fiber plans
1-year contract or month-to-month options
AT&T Fiber is available in parts of Irvine, Anaheim, Orange, Newport Beach, and Mission Viejo. DSL service has broader coverage throughout the county.
Cox offers cable internet throughout South Orange County with a variety of speed tiers from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. They provide reliable service with comprehensive WiFi coverage options for homes.
Cable
25 Mbps - 1 Gbps
1.25 TB monthly data allowance on most plans
1-year contract or month-to-month options
Cox primarily serves South Orange County communities including Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and San Clemente.
Frontier offers fiber and DSL internet in select areas of Orange County. Their fiber service provides symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, while their DSL service offers more modest speeds based on your distance from their equipment.
Fiber / DSL
500 Mbps - 2 Gbps (Fiber), 6-115 Mbps (DSL)
No data caps
No contracts required
Frontier Fiber is available in parts of Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, and Yorba Linda, with DSL available in more areas throughout the county.
Viasat provides satellite internet available anywhere in Orange County with line-of-sight to the southern sky. This makes it an option for rural or canyon areas where wired providers don't reach.
Satellite
12 Mbps - 100 Mbps (download)
Soft data caps with prioritization after threshold
2-year contract
Available countywide, particularly useful for remote areas in eastern Orange County, canyon communities, and regions with limited wired infrastructure.
T-Mobile offers 5G and 4G LTE home internet in many parts of Orange County. This fixed wireless service uses the cellular network to deliver internet to your home without requiring any cable or fiber infrastructure.
Fixed Wireless (5G/4G LTE)
25 Mbps - 150 Mbps (varies by location)
No data caps
No contracts
Available in many Orange County communities including parts of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Fullerton, with coverage depending on T-Mobile's cellular network strength in your specific location.
| Provider | Type | Max Download Speed | Starting Price | Data Caps | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | $49.99/mo | No | Streaming, gaming |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 5 Gbps | $55/mo | No | Remote work, content creation |
| Cox | Cable | 1 Gbps | $49.99/mo | 1.25 TB | South OC families |
| Frontier Fiber | Fiber | 2 Gbps | $49.99/mo | No | Power users, no contracts |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | $49.99/mo | Yes | Rural areas, canyon homes |
| T-Mobile Home | Fixed Wireless | 150 Mbps | $50/mo | No | Simple setup, no hidden fees |
* Prices and availability may vary by exact location within Orange County. All information is subject to change.
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