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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.349% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 12% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 18% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Southern California Telephone Co.  | - | - | Wireless | 11% |
| Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 9.362% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 7.186% |
| GeoLinks | - | - | Wireless | 1.363% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 19.43%
4+ providers - 2.78%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of El Cerrito residents. DSL 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 71% of those living in El Cerrito.
There are 10 internet providers serving the El Cerrito area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among El Cerrito's 10 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 | 226.0 Mbps | 181.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Sonic Telecom | 121.0 Mbps | 69.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Xfinity | 219.0 Mbps | 22.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in El Cerrito.
The largest internet providers in El Cerrito are AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to El Cerrito.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all El Cerrito residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 88% of the area. El Cerrito’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 12% of El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, $51.41.
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 El Cerrito, $0.78.
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 El Cerrito. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Cerrito's providers, 360 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 El Cerrito covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, $51.41.
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 El Cerrito, $0.78.
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 El Cerrito. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Cerrito's providers, 360 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to a limited number of households in El Cerrito covering 12% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but El Cerrito residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in El Cerrito, $51.41.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in El Cerrito, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in El Cerrito. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Cerrito's providers, 360 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of El Cerrito, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside El Cerrito, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in El Cerrito and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in El Cerrito at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in El Cerrito at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many El Cerrito residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in El Cerrito with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in El Cerrito. The next fastest internet provider in El Cerrito is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.349% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in El Cerrito with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in El Cerrito, $51.41.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in El Cerrito, covering 2.349% of the city.
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.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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