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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.058% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Ultimate Internet Access  | - | 1,000 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 82% |
| Curatel | - | - | DSL | 1.661% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.79%
3 providers - 82.67%
4+ providers - 6.19%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fontana 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 Fontana area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fontana 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 91% of those living in Fontana.
There are seven internet providers serving the Fontana area, and 99.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fontana's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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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| HughesNet | 12.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 148.0 Mbps | 109.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 159.0 Mbps | 114.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 202.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fontana.
The largest internet providers in Fontana are AT&T, Frontier, and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Fontana.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fontana residents, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 12% of the area. Fontana’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Fontana 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 nearly all households in Fontana covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fontana 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 Fontana, $56.99.
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 Fontana, $0.64.
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 Fontana. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fontana's providers, 356 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 Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in Fontana covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fontana than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fontana, $56.99.
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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 all households in Fontana covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fontana residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fontana, $56.99.
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 Fontana, $0.64.
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 Fontana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fontana's providers, 356 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fontana, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fontana, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fontana and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Fontana at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fontana at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fontana residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fontana with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in Fontana. The next fastest internet provider in Fontana is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.058% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Fontana with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fontana, $56.99.
Ultimate Internet Access is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fontana, covering 82% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Fontana and is available to 12% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.
*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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