Compare Davis internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Davis – 130 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Davis – 28 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Davis.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.543% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 56% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 38% |
Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 6.292% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.10%
3 providers - 59.04%
4+ providers - 2.89%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Davis 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 Davis area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Davis residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in Davis.
There are seven internet providers serving the Davis area, and 99.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Davis'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 |
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AT&T | 78 Mbps | 39 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 691 Mbps | 119 Mbps | Cable |
Wave Broadband | 369 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Davis.
The largest internet providers in Davis are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Davis.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Davis residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Davis’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 38% of Davis 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Davis covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Davis 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Davis, $49.99.
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 Davis, $1.85.
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 Davis. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Davis's providers, 409 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 all households in Davis covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Davis 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 Davis, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Davis, $1.85.
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 Davis. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Davis's providers, 409 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Davis covering 38% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Davis 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Davis, $49.99.
Sonic Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Davis, $1.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Davis. These download speeds are available to 38% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Davis's providers, 409 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Davis, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Davis, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Davis and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Davis at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Davis at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Davis residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Davis with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Davis. The next fastest internet provider in Davis is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.543% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Davis with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Davis, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Davis, covering 2.543% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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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.