| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 43% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.315% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.315% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cruzio Internet  | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 7.834% |
*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 - 98.96%
2 providers - 92.47%
3 providers - 9.68%
4+ providers - 0.14%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Cupertino 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 Cupertino area will have access to DSL, which covers 92% of Cupertino residents. Cable 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 54% of those living in Cupertino.
There are seven internet providers serving the Cupertino area, and 92.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cupertino'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 186.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 223.0 Mbps | 151.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Etheric Networks | 49.0 Mbps | 56.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cupertino.
The largest internet providers in Cupertino are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Cupertino.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Cupertino residents, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 43% of the area. Cupertino’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 94% of Cupertino 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 Cupertino covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Cupertino 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 Cupertino, $55.82.
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 Cupertino, $1.80.
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 Cupertino. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cupertino's providers, 433 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 about half of households in Cupertino covering 43% 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 Cupertino 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 Cupertino, $55.82.
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 Cupertino, $1.80.
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 Cupertino. These download speeds are available to 43% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cupertino's providers, 433 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 Cupertino covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cupertino 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 Cupertino, $55.82.
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 Cupertino, $1.80.
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 Cupertino. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cupertino's providers, 433 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cupertino, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cupertino, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cupertino and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Cupertino at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cupertino at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cupertino residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Cupertino may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Cupertino cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Cupertino with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Cupertino. The next fastest internet provider in Cupertino is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 43% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Cupertino with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cupertino, $55.82.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cupertino, covering 43% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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%.
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