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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 56% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 8.652% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 8.652% |
ConnectTo Communications  | $24.99 | 20 - 600 Mbps | DSL | 6.087% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.99%
3 providers - 14.95%
4+ providers - 0.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Altadena 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 Altadena area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Altadena residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 60% of those living in Altadena.
There are six internet providers serving the Altadena area, and 99.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Altadena's six internet providers, prices start at $24.99 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 | 227.0 Mbps | 170.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 190.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Altadena.
The largest internet providers in Altadena are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Altadena.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Altadena residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 56% of the area. Altadena’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Altadena 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Altadena covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Altadena 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 Altadena, $50.83.
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 Altadena, $0.72.
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 Altadena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Altadena's providers, 259 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in Altadena covering 56% 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 Altadena 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 Altadena, $50.83.
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 Altadena, $0.72.
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 Altadena. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Altadena's providers, 259 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 Altadena covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Altadena residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Altadena, $50.83.
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 Altadena, $0.72.
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 Altadena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Altadena's providers, 259 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Altadena, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Altadena, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Altadena and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Altadena at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Altadena at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Altadena residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Altadena with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Altadena. The next fastest internet provider in Altadena is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 56% of the area.
ConnectTo Communications offers the cheapest internet in Altadena with plans starting at $24.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Altadena, $50.83.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Altadena, covering 56% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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