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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 46% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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$62.95 | - | Wireless | 71% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 94.74%
2 providers - 47.63%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 95973 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 95973 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 91% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in the 95973 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 95973 area, and 47.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 95973, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 153 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 197 Mbps | 137 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chico.
The largest internet providers serving the 95973 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 95973 ZIP code, covering 46% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 93% of the area. Chico’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 95973 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 95973 ZIP code, covering 46% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Chico, $56.58.
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 Chico, $2.83.
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 95973 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chico's providers, 213 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 95973 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95973 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 Chico, $56.58.
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 Chico, $2.83.
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 95973 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chico's providers, 213 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 95973 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 95973 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Chico, $56.58.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chico, $2.83.
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 95973 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Chico's providers, 213 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95973 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 46% of households in 95973. The next fastest internet provider in the 95973 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95973 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chico, $56.58.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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.
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