| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 22% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 21% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks  | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
| DigitalPath | $62.95 | 3 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 1.118% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 86.89%
3 providers - 28.04%
4+ providers - 1.07%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Belmont 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 Belmont area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Belmont residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% of those living in Belmont.
There are seven internet providers serving the Belmont area, and 86.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Belmont's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 208.0 Mbps | 161.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Sonic Telecom | 341.0 Mbps | 274.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Xfinity | 178.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Belmont.
The largest internet providers in Belmont are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Belmont.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Belmont residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 12% of the area. Belmont’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Belmont 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 nearly all households in Belmont covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Belmont 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 Belmont, $53.82.
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 Belmont, $2.07.
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 Belmont. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 369 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 a limited number of households in Belmont covering 12% 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 Belmont 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 Belmont, $53.82.
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 Belmont, $2.07.
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 Belmont. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 369 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Belmont covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Belmont residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Belmont, $53.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belmont, $2.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Belmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belmont's providers, 369 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Belmont, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Belmont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Belmont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belmont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belmont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Belmont residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Belmont with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Belmont. The next fastest internet provider in Belmont is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Belmont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belmont, $53.82.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Belmont, covering 12% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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