Internet Speed: 23.9 Mbps downlink; 4.6 Mbps uplink

Population: 3.92 million

Internet Coverage: 95% of the population

Main Internet Connections: Cable, DSL, Fiber

Main ISPs: Time Warner Spectrm, AT&T, CuraTel, Frontier

Colocation Datacenters: Digital Realty, CoreSite, RackAlley, Telehouse America

Web Hosting Providers: PowerUpHosting, DreamHost, WooHosting HugeServers

According to Akamai.com, the average Internet downlink speed is 23.9 Mbps and the average uplink speed is 4.6 Mbps.

In 2014, the population of Los Angeles was 3.92 million. More than 95% of the population has access to the Internet, especially broadband.

The main types of Internet connections in Los Angeles are as follows:

– Cable – 99.4% coverage
– DSL – 96.7% coverage
– Fiber – 8.4% coverage

These Internet services are provided by two main ISPs, along with some three less popular providers:

– Time Warner Spectrum – Cable (99% availability)
– AT&T – DSL (90.5% availability)
– CuraTel – DSL (24% availability)
– Frontier – Fiber (less than 5% availability)

AT&T was one of the first ISPs to introduce a gigabit service in the Los Angeles metro area, in early 2016. This service was intended initially for businesses, but it now targets residential customers as well. Other companies such as Time Warner and CuraTel have also shown interest in rolling out a network compatible with the gigabit Internet technology, but no concrete details have been provided in this matter.

Fiber Internet is a somewhat rare occurrence locally. The internet infrastructure of Las Vegas still consists of old coaxial cables that make up a network incapable of providing high speeds by today’s standards. The incumbent company, Time Warner, provides Internet packages that do not exceed 300 Mbps. Even so, prices are quite high.

According to datacentermap.com, there are currently 70 colocation datacenters located in Los Angeles. Major colocation providers are as follows:

– Digital Realty
– CoreSite
– RackAlley
– Telehouse America
– Turnkey Internet

Telehouse America is one of the biggest colocation providers in Los Angeles. Their primary facility is Telehouse Los Angeles, also referred to as the Los Angeles Center or 626W. It was established in early 1998 and is located in the heart of the city. It is one of the main gateways for connectivity from the United States to Asia, and is home to the LAIIX (the Los Angeles International Internet Exchange) peer exchange.

The colocation datacenter market of Los Angeles is generally well developed, but it is currently burdened by high demand driven by emerging entertainment, media and technology businesses. Leasing floor space in Los Angeles is also quite high in comparison with other cities and states. However, this trend is expected to take a turn for the better in the next years thanks to many colocation providers establishing facilities in the city, and also because the City of Angels is a major telecommunications hub with multiple Internet Exchange Points (abbreviated IXPs) that connect the United States to Asia.

Major web hosting providers in Los Angeles are as follows:

– PowerUpHosting
– Dreamhost
– Woothosting
– HugeServers
– Hostbrew
– WebHost Pro

HugeServers is one of the biggest web hosting companies located in Los Angeles. They are headquartered locally and also operate their own 100,000 square foot facility in the area. They offer a wide array of dedicated servers, virtual servers, premium colocation, interconnection and support services. They own other two datacenters located in Jacksonville and overseas, in the Netherlands, with additional points of presence in Singapore and Hong Kong.

In general, all companies provide core hosting services, such as Shared, VPS or Dedicated Hosting that can be supplemented with additional free or paid services such as DDoS protection, website builders and antispam solutions. On top of traditional hosting services, some companies, such as PowerUpHosting, offer proxy services for competitive prices.