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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 16% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.510% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.89%
3 providers - 22.86%
4+ providers - 0.42%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95628 ZIP code 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 95628 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.920% of those living in the 95628 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 95628 area, and 99.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 95628, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95628 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95628 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Fair Oaks’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 13% of residents in the 95628 ZIP code.
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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 nearly all households in the 95628 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Fair Oaks, $49.16.
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 Fair Oaks, $1.49.
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 95628 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Oaks's providers, 200 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 the 95628 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95628 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 Fair Oaks, $49.16.
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 Fair Oaks, $1.49.
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 95628 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Oaks's providers, 200 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 95628 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines 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 Fair Oaks, $49.16.
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 Fair Oaks, $1.49.
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 95628 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Oaks's providers, 200 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 95628 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 95628 and the greater Fair Oaks area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fair Oaks at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fair Oaks at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 95628 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95628 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 95628. The next fastest internet provider in the 95628 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95628 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fair Oaks, $49.16.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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