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Shop the best El Sobrante internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 20% |
AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 57% |
Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 43% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | Wired | 31% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | DSL | 18% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Southern California Telephone Co. | - | - | Wireless | 32% |
Etheric Networks | $99.00 | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 31.83%
4+ providers - 1.92%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in El Sobrante 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 Sobrante area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of El Sobrante residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in El Sobrante.
There are eight internet providers serving the El Sobrante area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among El Sobrante's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in El Sobrante are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to El Sobrante.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all El Sobrante residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 20% of the area. El Sobrante’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 57% of El Sobrante residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in El Sobrante covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in El Sobrante 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in El Sobrante, $50.57.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in El Sobrante, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in El Sobrante. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all El Sobrante's providers, 422 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in El Sobrante covering 20% 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 El Sobrante than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in El Sobrante, $50.57.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in El Sobrante, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in El Sobrante. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Sobrante's providers, 422 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to about half of households in El Sobrante covering 57% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but El Sobrante 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 Sobrante, $50.57.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in El Sobrante, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in El Sobrante. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all El Sobrante's providers, 422 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of El Sobrante, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside El Sobrante, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in El Sobrante and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in El Sobrante at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in El Sobrante at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many El Sobrante residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in El Sobrante with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 20% of households in El Sobrante. The next fastest internet provider in El Sobrante is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 57% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in El Sobrante with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in El Sobrante, $50.57.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in El Sobrante, covering 20% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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