| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.776% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 69% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Softcom Internet Communications | $79.95 | 4 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
| DigitalPath | $62.95 | 3 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 1.391% |
*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 - 99.00%
2 providers - 96.00%
3 providers - 65.39%
4+ providers - 1.21%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Elk Grove 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 71% of those living in Elk Grove.
There are nine internet providers serving the Elk Grove area, and 96.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elk Grove's nine 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 | 78.0 Mbps | 43.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Softcom Internet Communications | 8.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 188.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Consolidated Communications | 159.0 Mbps | 128.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elk Grove.
The largest internet providers in Elk Grove are Xfinity, Consolidated Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Elk Grove.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Elk Grove residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Consolidated Communications, which covers 69% of the area. Elk Grove’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Elk Grove 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Elk Grove covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, $55.36.
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 Elk Grove, $2.52.
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 Elk Grove. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elk Grove's providers, 182 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 Consolidated Communications offers broadband to most households in Elk Grove covering 69% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Consolidated Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Elk Grove than other internet types.
Internet prices for Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Elk Grove, $55.36.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elk Grove, $2.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Elk Grove. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elk Grove's providers, 182 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 Elk Grove covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Elk Grove 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Elk Grove, $55.36.
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 Elk Grove, $2.52.
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 Elk Grove. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Elk Grove's providers, 182 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Elk Grove with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.776% of households in Elk Grove. The next fastest internet provider in Elk Grove is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Elk Grove with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elk Grove, $55.36.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Elk Grove, covering 69% of the city.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
*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.
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