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San Luis Obispo, CA

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Spectrum — Cable internet
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63% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark bit/icon/system/pros No cancellation fee bit/icon/system/pros No required contract
$25/mo. *
Speeds up to 50 Mbps
$30/mo.
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
$50/mo.
Speeds up to 500 Mbps
$70/mo. ^
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
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T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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53% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark bit/icon/system/pros No cancellation fee bit/icon/system/pros No required contract
$50/mo. *
Speeds up to 245 Mbps
$70/mo.
Speeds up to 245 Mbps
$110/mo.
Speeds up to 292 Mbps
$160/mo.
Speeds up to 292 Mbps
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Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark bit/icon/system/cons Cancellation fee bit/icon/system/cons Requires contract
$69.99/mo. *
Speeds up to 12 Mbps
$99.99/mo.
Speeds up to 12 Mbps
$119.99/mo.
Speeds up to 150 Mbps
$149.99/mo. ^
Speeds up to 12 Mbps
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Astound Broadband — Cable & Fiber internet
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12% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark bit/icon/system/pros No cancellation fee bit/icon/system/pros No required contract
Ranch WiFi — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Surfnet Communications — Fixed Wireless internet
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62% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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63% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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66% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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59% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
Astound Broadband — Cable & Fiber internet
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7% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
Ranch WiFi — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Surfnet Communications — Fixed Wireless internet
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62% coverage in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Mint— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Verizon Wireless— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Spectrum
Spectrum
pro Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
pro Cable connections
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet
pro Speeds up to 245 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections

Cheapest internet providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

Provider
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Spectrum
$20Cable
Astound Broadband
$20Cable + Fiber
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
$505G Home

Fastest internet plans and providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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Ranch WiFi
2000 MbpsFiber + Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
1200 MbpsCable + Fiber
Spectrum
1000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in San Luis Obispo, CA

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Spectrum
3.7 out of 5 stars3.72Cable
Astound Broadband
3.6 out of 5 stars3.65Cable + Fiber

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Is your home internet fast enough to meet your daily Wi-Fi needs? The best way to find out is by running a speed test, which gives you a snapshot of how much bandwidth you’re getting from your internet provider. Run the test over a hardwired ethernet connection for the most accurate results, and try taking the test at different times throughout the day to measure possible fluctuations in your download speed, upload speed, and latency.

If you have trouble getting things done online with the speed-test results you’re getting, consider upgrading to a faster plan or switching internet providers.

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How much speed do you need?

Take a look below at what you can do with different speeds commonly offered by internet service providers (ISPs). You can read more about the average user’s speed needs in our internet speed guide.

Internet Speed
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5–25Mbps 1–2 1–5 Casual web browsing • Emails • Social media • Streaming SD video • Streaming music
25–50Mbps 2–4 4–7 Streaming HD and 4K video • Streaming music • Online gaming • Light work from home
50–100Mbps 4–6 7–10 Streaming 4K video • Online gaming • Working from home • Using home security devices
100–500Mbps 6+ 10+ Streaming 4K video • Online gaming • Running a home office • Using home security and smart home devices
500–1,000Mbps 10+ 15+ Running a home office or creative profession • Streaming in 4K • Live streaming • Online gaming • Using home security and smart home devices

To get these numbers, we used the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband speed guide, our streaming internet speed guide, and our Zoom internet speed guide.

Frequently asked questions about internet in San Luis Obispo, CA

The fastest internet in San Luis Obispo is Ranch WiFi with speeds up to 2000Mbps.

The cheapest internet in San Luis Obispo is Spectrum with prices starting at $20.

Fiber internet is available in San Luis Obispo, Ranch WiFi has 99.00% in San Luis Obispo.

Internet connection options in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Fiber Availability

71%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

65%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

95%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in San Luis Obispo, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Average download speed

204 Mbps

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Average upload speed

23 Mbps

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Average latency time

19.95 ms

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Average cost of internet

$56/mo

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Number of internet providers

18

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

California

98%

U.S.A.

92%

San Luis Obispo Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in San Luis Obispo, CA with the average speeds they offered.

$0.27 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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Spectrum

*Offer based on eligibility requirements. Additional charge for installation may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

†Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

‡Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

^Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

T-Mobile Home Internet

*w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.

Viasat

*Prices and speeds vary upon location. Offer available to new qualifying customers. One-time standard installation fee may be due at checkout. Minimum 24-month service term required. Equipment lease fee is $14.99/mo. Taxes apply. Speeds are “up to,” will vary and are not guaranteed. Service is not available in all areas. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

†Prices and speeds vary upon location. Offer available to new qualifying customers. One-time standard installation fee may be due at checkout. Minimum 24-month service term required. Equipment lease fee is $14.99/mo. Taxes apply. Speeds are “up to,” will vary and are not guaranteed. Service is not available in all areas. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

‡Prices, speeds and availability vary by location. Prices are subject to change. No annual contract or installation fees are required. Monthly equipment lease fees and taxes may apply.

^Prices and speeds vary upon location. Offer available to new qualifying customers. One-time standard installation fee may be due at checkout. Minimum 24-month service term required. Equipment lease fee is $14.99/mo. Taxes apply. Speeds are “up to,” will vary and are not guaranteed. Service is not available in all areas. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time.