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I connect to Verizon at 940 megabits per second (receiving a minor reduction from my job :3)
I’d search online for broadband services in your region, visit each local provider’s website using their address, and compare their offerings. The results would vary depending on your location, which I wouldn’t recommend sharing. Since you already have a cable service, the main alternatives are likely fiber providers like AT&T or Verizon, with a few smaller companies possibly available. You probably won’t find many choices.
I have a comparable concern as the original poster. I live in California with my parents, and I’m hoping to relocate to my own residence within the next few months to a year or two. (I began an IT internship last week – the main task involves installing Windows 10 updates on multiple computers for a large company, but it would barely cover rent for a modest place, leaving almost nothing.) Ideally, I’d secure a basic home, though saving up is necessary since I don’t have much saved yet. My current internet provider, Cox, offers 100Mbps down, 10Mbps up, and a $10 fee per extra 50GB, for around $75–$80 per month. Both Cox Gigablast and AT&T Fiber aren’t available at my parents’ home near Rancho San Diego, CA. I’m interested in finding an ISP that provides gigabit speeds both ways, has no monthly limits, and allows running servers or similar services without restrictions, for roughly $80 a month. I plan to stay in the San Diego area or possibly western Riverside County, and I’d like to move to a less urban, more rural location if possible—though low-density suburbs are fine too. My main challenge is that I won’t know the exact region, neighborhood, or town until I’m certain about having unlimited fiber wherever I go. (Other considerations matter too, but reliable internet is a top priority for me.) How would someone search for available fiber when they’re unsure of their future location and don’t know the specific area? Looking at many addresses within a 50-mile radius isn’t feasible.
Outside of hiring someone directly, ISPs only confirm availability and details if you give them a full address. They’re very specific about what services they provide. You should already know who you want to work with and their location before searching for housing. Since you’re in San Diego, I can mention that some apartments in Mira Mesa near the 15th floor, next to Best Buy, have AT&T fiber because the building promoted it.
Here’s a revised version of your plan:
1. Review AT&T coverage maps specifically for Gigabit speeds to see what options are available.
2. Identify apartment buildings or homes in those areas.
3. Choose a specific address you prefer, ideally close to it, and check it using the ATT Service locator.
4. Contact AT&T directly to confirm availability through their service locator.
5. Verify that nearby cable providers also offer Gigabit service for redundancy.