Spectrum Internet Pricing in California

Spectrum is the largest cable company in California, and the second largest internet provider in the state. As of 2020, 53% of California households have Charter Spectrum internet serviceability.

Spectrum has three base internet plans, with consistent pricing throughout the state starting at $49.99/month and going up to $69.99 after the introductory period (usually 12 months).

Spectrum has been expanding their coverage area and minimum speeds in California in recent years, upgrading to 200 Mbps base plans in cities like Los Angeles. (View our write-up on Los Angeles Spectrum pricing.)

Spectrum Internet-Only Base Prices and Speeds in California

Spectrum internet-only plans in California come in tiers:

The entry-level plan with 100 Mbps plan is the best value option for most internet-only customers, at $49.99/month. However, the price for that plan rises to $69.99 after 1 Year months, meaning that your average cost over two years of Spectrum service is around $60.

Spectrum TV and Internet Base Prices and Speeds in California

When you sign up for Spectrum internet in California, the phone agent or website is likely to promote their double-play TV and internet plans heavily. Like the internet-only plans, these come in 3 packages:

While TV plans from Spectrum are currently contract-free, they are still more expensive than cutting the cord and streaming online. The exception to this rule is large family homes and sports viewers, who can sometimes get a better bundle rate with Spectrum compared with buying content directly from streaming providers. Double Play Select comes with 125+ TV channels, ranging up to 200+ channels on the largest package.

Spectrum Subsidized Plans for Low-Income Households

Low-income California households can access Spectrum’s subsidized plans, which offer reduced speeds and basic service for a lower $17.99 monthly price and a $5 per month WiFi fee.