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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 21% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
unWired Broadband  | $53.99 | 1,000 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Fire2Wire | - | 1 - 20 Mbps | 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 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 20.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Empire 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 Empire area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Empire residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.890% of those living in Empire.
There are seven internet providers serving the Empire area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Empire'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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| Xfinity | 407.0 Mbps | 33.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Empire.
The largest internet providers in Empire are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Empire.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Empire residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. Empire’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 21% of Empire 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 Empire covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Empire 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 Empire, $53.99.
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 Empire, $0.23.
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 Empire. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Empire's providers, 403 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 AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Empire covering 10% 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 Empire than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Empire, $53.99.
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 Empire, $0.23.
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 1,000 Mbps in Empire. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Empire's providers, 403 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 some, but not many households in Empire covering 21% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Empire 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 Empire, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Empire, $0.23.
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 Empire. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Empire's providers, 403 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Empire, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Empire, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Empire and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Empire at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Empire at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Empire residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Empire with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Empire. The next fastest internet provider in Empire is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Empire with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Empire, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Empire, covering 10% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
*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
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