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1/07/17

Which Internet is Right for You?

Choosing an internet service is easy. There's clearly a best choice for every location. 

But since there's no ubiquitous fiber in Santa Cruz County yet, your options may be different from your friends or even your neighbors.

Santa Cruz Fiber will look at your location and let you know what's available. We'll even honestly estimate what speeds we expect you'll get. 

Here's the basic rundown on all our internet options. You'll need to enter an address to see which are available to you:

Best!

If fiber is available to you, get fiber! 
It’s the best service and the best value.
(If it’s not yet available to you, let us know you want it. We'll map your address for expansion.)

Next

If fiber’s not at your location yet, choose wireless. You’ll get near-fiber speeds and reliability.

Still really good...

Or: you can still support a local, net-neutral internet provider and get a connection that’s great for now! Velocity speeds can surpass cable and wireless, depending on location. And unlimited landline phone service is included.

                     Helpful Table

ServiceSpeed (Down/Up)*How Much Fiber?Helps Expand Fiber Around CountyLocal?Recommendation

Fiber

Gig/Gig**

All fiber!

Yes!

All local!

Best choice if available!

Wireless

up to 100/100, with average speeds of 75/75 Mbps (Residential); up to Gig/Gig* (Enterprise)

Fed by dedicated fiber backbone

Yes!

All local!

2nd choice — almost matches fiber

Velocity

Varies widely - up to 150 Mbps in some cases, but often much lower

Fed by shared fiber backbone

Yes!

Mostly local!

Really great option in some areas

DSL

Up to 6 Mbps

Fed by shared fiber backbone

Yes!

Mostly local!

When it’s the only option available

Pledge or Survey

N/A

N/A

Yes!

All local!

Always a good thing to do. Lets us know you’re looking for better internet.

*Speeds can vary, sometimes widely, depending on quality of infrastructure. We will give you a free estimate before you purchase.
**”Gig” refers to speeds up to multi-gigabit

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