| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 8.287% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.996% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks  | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 3.460% |
| Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 1.925% |
*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 - 99.83%
2 providers - 99.81%
3 providers - 13.45%
4+ providers - 0.38%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Danville 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 Danville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Danville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.890% of those living in Danville.
There are seven internet providers serving the Danville area, and 99.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Danville'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 | 89.0 Mbps | 51.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 196.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 12.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Danville.
The largest internet providers in Danville are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Danville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Danville residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Danville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Danville 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 all households in Danville covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Danville 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 Danville, $51.65.
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 Danville, $1.99.
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 Danville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Danville's providers, 203 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 Danville covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Danville 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 Danville, $51.65.
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 Danville, $1.99.
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 Danville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Danville's providers, 203 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 Danville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Danville 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Danville, $51.65.
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 Danville, $1.99.
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 Danville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Danville's providers, 203 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Danville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Danville. The next fastest internet provider in Danville is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Danville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Danville, $51.65.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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.
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