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Internet providers in Auburn, CA

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Auburn, CA internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL98%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic0.262%
Wave Broadband $40.00 5 - 20 MbpsCable98%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Cal.net - 1 - 1,000 MbpsWireless100%
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Auburn internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Auburn 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 Auburn area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Auburn 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 68% of those living in Auburn.

There are five internet providers serving the Auburn area, and 96.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Auburn's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Auburn

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Wave Broadband 147.0 Mbps 14.0 Mbps Cable
AT&T 42.0 Mbps 30.0 Mbps DSL
Viasat 31.0 Mbps 2.0 Mbps Satellite
HughesNet 14.0 Mbps 1.0 Mbps Satellite

Top high-speed internet providers in Auburn

The largest internet providers in Auburn are AT&T, Wave Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Auburn.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Auburn residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Wave Broadband, which covers 98% of the area. Auburn’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Auburn residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

98%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Auburn covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Auburn 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 Auburn, $57.50.

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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Auburn, $3.59.

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 5 Mbps in Auburn. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 326 Mbps.

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Wave Broadband cable internet

Provider

Wave Broadband

Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

20 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

98%

Cable from Wave Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Auburn covering 98% of the area.

Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Auburn residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $57.50.

Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Auburn, $3.59.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Auburn. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 326 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Auburn covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Auburn where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $57.50.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Auburn, $3.59.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Auburn. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 326 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Auburn with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Auburn. The next fastest internet provider in Auburn is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.262% of the area.

Wave Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Auburn with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $57.50.

AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Auburn, covering 0.262% 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.

Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.

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%.