| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Red Shift | - | 3 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 27% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 5.930% |
*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 - 91.67%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95012 ZIP code 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 95012 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 14% of those living in the 95012 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 95012 area. Among six internet providers in 95012, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95012 ZIP code are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95012 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Castroville’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 95012 ZIP code.
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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 the 95012 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Castroville, $63.33.
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 Castroville, $3.96.
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 0.768 Mbps in 95012 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Castroville's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 95012 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 95012 ZIP 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Castroville, $63.33.
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 Castroville, $3.96.
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 95012 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Castroville's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 95012 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 95012 ZIP 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Castroville, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Castroville, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 95012 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Castroville's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95012 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 95012. The next fastest internet provider in the 95012 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 95012 ZIP with service starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Castroville, $63.33.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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