| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 18% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.066% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.93%
2 providers - 92.77%
3 providers - 6.29%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Citrus Heights residents. Cable 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 6.510% of those living in Citrus Heights.
There are six internet providers serving the Citrus Heights area, and 92.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Citrus Heights's six 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 |
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| Xfinity | 182.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Consolidated Communications | 183.0 Mbps | 172.0 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 173.0 Mbps | 255.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 25.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Citrus Heights.
The largest internet providers in Citrus Heights are AT&T, Xfinity, and Consolidated Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Citrus Heights.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many Citrus Heights residents, covering 18% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Citrus Heights’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers DSL to around 82% of Citrus Heights 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 a limited number of households in Citrus Heights covering 18% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights, $50.99.
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 Citrus Heights, $1.31.
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 Citrus Heights. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Citrus Heights's providers, 241 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 nearly all households in Citrus Heights covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights, $50.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Citrus Heights, $1.31.
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 Citrus Heights. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Citrus Heights's providers, 241 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Citrus Heights covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Citrus Heights 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Citrus Heights, $50.99.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Citrus Heights, $1.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Citrus Heights. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Citrus Heights's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Citrus Heights, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Citrus Heights, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Citrus Heights and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Citrus Heights at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Citrus Heights at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Citrus Heights residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Citrus Heights with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 18% of households in Citrus Heights. The next fastest internet provider in Citrus Heights is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Citrus Heights with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Citrus Heights, $50.99.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Citrus Heights, covering 2.066% of the city.
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%.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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