Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Irvine, CA — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

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Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

550 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	550 Gbps	550 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Astound Broadband	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Cox Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
Google Fiber	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Cox Communications	Cable	2.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
Xfinity	Cable	1.2 Gbps	35 Mbps
Fusion	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
GeoLinks	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Webpass, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
TPx Communications	DSL	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
BAI Connect	Fiber (FTTP)	550 Mbps	550 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Licensed Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Licensed Fixed Wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	200 Mbps	200 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	200 Mbps	200 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	DSL	40 Mbps	40 Mbps
Viasat Carrier Services Inc	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fiber (FTTP): 11Licensed Fixed Wireless: 6DSL: 4Cable: 3Fixed Wireless: 3Satellite: 3Code 61: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)