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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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$55.00 | 10 - 100 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 92.04%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95540 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 95540 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fortuna, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 95540 area, and 92.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 95540, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95540 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95540 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. Fortuna’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 95540 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 95540 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
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 Fortuna, $0.80.
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 0.768 Mbps in 95540 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in the 95540 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95540 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fortuna, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 95540 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 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 the 95540 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 95540 ZIP 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 Fortuna, $57.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fortuna, $0.80.
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 95540 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95540 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in 95540. The next fastest internet provider in the 95540 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 95540 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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