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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 12% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 96.90%
3 providers - 14.49%
4+ providers - 0.35%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Alhambra is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Alhambra area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Alhambra residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 37% of those living in Alhambra.
There are five internet providers serving the Alhambra area, and 96.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Alhambra's five internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 186 Mbps | 146 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 124 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alhambra.
The largest internet providers in Alhambra are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Alhambra.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Alhambra residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. Alhambra’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Alhambra residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Alhambra covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Alhambra to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alhambra, $55.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alhambra, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Alhambra. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alhambra's providers, 295 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Alhambra covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Alhambra than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alhambra, $55.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alhambra, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Alhambra. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alhambra's providers, 295 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Alhambra covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Alhambra residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Alhambra, $55.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alhambra, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Alhambra. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alhambra's providers, 295 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Alhambra, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Alhambra, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Alhambra and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Alhambra at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Alhambra at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Alhambra residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Alhambra with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Alhambra. The next fastest internet provider in Alhambra is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Sonic Telecom offers the cheapest internet in Alhambra with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Alhambra, $55.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Alhambra, covering 10% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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