Compare plans in Echo Park Internet alternatives in Echo Park
AT&T recently expanded in the Echo Park area and now offers fiber plans to virtually all buildings in the neighborhood. AT&T has the fastest internet-only plans, and as of 2024 is offered contract-free.
Spectrum’s cable service is also contract-free, but has lower speeds, particularly when it comes to upload. AT&T Fiber provides 5,000 Mbps “gigabit” download and upload speeds for around the same price as Spectrum’s entry-level plan — which offers only 300 Mbps download and 10–20 Mbps upload performance.
Basic Internet Plans in Echo Park
This table shows the key differences between AT&T’s Fiber service and Spectrum’s cable service in Echo Park:
| AT&T Internet | AT&T Fiber | Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $55/mo. | $/mo. | 49.99/mo. |
| Download Speed Range | Up to 300 Mbps | Up to Mbps | Up to 300 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Network Type | DSL or IPBB (FTTN) | Fiber (FTTH) | Cable |
| Contract | Contract-Free | Contract-Free |
This table shows the key comparison points of the most common AT&T and Spectrum internet plans in Echo Park:
| Plan Name | Speed Down/Up | Promo Price | Final Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Internet | 300/10 Mbps | $49.99/mo | $79.99 |
As you can see, the prices are fairly comparable. Keep in mind that both AT&T and Spectrum use “promotional pricing” to sign up new customers in Echo Park. Be sure to compare the final price and not just the “starting price,” since with both providers, your cost goes up after the first year.
The price of AT&T’s basic DSL plan goes up 0% after months, averaging out to $55/month over two years. The AT&T Fiber service is priced the same, so how good a deal that is really depends on their fastest speed at your building.
Spectrum’s base plan compares at a 60% jump after 1 Year months, meaning you’ll pay an average of $65/month over two years.
Internet Coverage in Echo Park
The only locations in Echo Park that can’t get fiber internet service are those close to the intersection of the 101 and 110 off Alpine street, which have spotty coverage on some blocks.
Larger apartment buildings also sometimes can’t get fiber, since they often have exclusive contracts with Spectrum for service within the building. In these cases, even the older AT&T DSL or “IPBB” service can’t be had, since they can’t access the building at all, even if there’s a fiber line directly outside.
Echo Park isn’t the only part of the city with this issue. Internet providers in Los Angeles historically have issues getting into larger buildings on the regulatory side with pole access and the legal side with unresponsive landlords.
The historic Victorian homes area around Carrol ave and up into Elysian Heights is all wired for AT&T fiber, although installation can take some time since lines are buried or run behind houses in order to maintain the historical appearance of the neighborhood.
North Echo Park and Frogtown along the LA river also have AT&T fiber service, with lines running along Blake Avenue and Ripple street.
AT&T Fiber plans in echo park
Here’s a snapshot of all AT&T plans that are available in Echo Park. Note that AT&T offers the fastest speed they can service at one price, rather than having you pick from multiple plans.
| Plan Name | Download Speed | Promo Price | Final Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 25 | 25 Mbps | $55/mo | $65 |
| Fiber Internet 300 | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | $55 |
| Fiber Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $65/mo | $65 |
| Fiber Internet 1000 | 1000 Mbps | $80/mo | $80 |
| Fiber Internet 2000 | 2000 Mbps | $125/mo | $150 |
| Fiber Internet 5000 | 5000 Mbps | $225/mo | $250 |
Spectrum plans in echo park
Spectrum’s plans aren’t as fast as AT&T, but they’re cheaper when it comes to TV bundles. If you want a traditional cable TV bundle with lots of local sports options, Spectrum is going to have better prices.
| Plan Name | Speed Down/Up | Promo Price | Final Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Internet | 300/10 Mbps | $49.99/mo | $79.99 |
| Spectrum Internet Ultra | 500/20 Mbps | $69.99/mo | $99.99 |
| Spectrum Internet GIG | 1000/35 Mbps | $89.99/mo | $119.99 |
5G home internet service in Echo Park
5G home internet has limited availability in Echo Park in 2024. Verizon is the only company currently building out 5G home internet in Los Angeles, but service is currently limited to the downtown area.
Verizon 5G has been expanding quickly around LA and we expect it’ll reach mainstream coverage in Echo Park within 2024, based on observations of small cell development in the area. Compared with other central LA neighborhoods, Echo Park is in close proximity to the current pilot test, which has been slowly growing in coverage since 2018.
Verizon 5G will be similar to Starry in terms of your experience as a customer and the speeds delivered, but with different equipment and more installations for single-family homes.
When available in Echo Park, Verizon 5G offers speeds from 300–940 Mbps download with near-symmetrical upload speeds (users elsewhere in LA report ~250 Mbps upload in most cases).
How installation works when moving to echo park
AT&T fiber service requires an installation visit, so be sure to order service a few days in advance if you can.
Spectrum offers installation, but if you’re in a rush you can pick up a self-install kit at their stores around LA or even install over the phone using your own modem and router, if you have one already.
Some historic streets in Echo Park have buried utilities, so in some cases they will need to come and bury a line through your yard rather than run it down to the house from a pole.
This is uncommon though, as at this point most buildings in the area are wired for both AT&T and Spectrum service.
Internet alternatives in Echo Park
There are three alternative internet services in Echo Park in 2024:
- Starry Internet: This provider offers fixed wireless service to some apartment buildings in the area. Their 200/200 plan is a good value and cheaper than AT&T, but they only serve a few locations currently.
- Sonic.net: Sonic is an AT&T reseller in Echo Park, and offers fiber internet service over AT&T’s fiber lines. It is a bit more expensive, but Sonic has very well-regarded customer service. If you are a “power user” with a home office, it’s worth investigating.
- Earthlink: Earthlink is also an AT&T reseller in the Echo Park area. We don’t recommend them at this time because Sonic gives you the same advantages (no data caps) with better customers service (which is local to California, rather than in a mysterious bunker somewhere offshore).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the cable internet provider in Echo Park?
Spectrum provides cable internet service with speeds from 200 up to 1,000 Mbps download in the Echo Park area.
Is there fiber internet in Echo Park?
AT&T recently expanded their fiber service throughout Los Angeles, and Echo Park now has near complete fiber coverage. AT&T deals in Los Angeles range from 300 Mbps up to 940 Mbps download with gigabit-range uploads throughout Echo Park.
What is the fastest internet plan in Echo Park?
The fastest internet plan in Echo Park is the Internet 5000 gigabit fiber plan from AT&T, with 5 Gbps service download and upload. The fastest plan at a sensible price point locally is the AT&T Fiber 300 plan.
