Compare Galt internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Galt – 67.0 Mbps
CA – 150.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Galt – 13.0 Mbps
CA – 48.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Galt.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Softcom Internet Communications | $79.95 | 4 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 98.44%
2 providers - 97.75%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Galt 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 Galt area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Galt residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.240% of those living in Galt.
There are six internet providers serving the Galt area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Galt's six 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 | 154.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 31.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | DSL |
Softcom Internet Communications | 17.0 Mbps | 5.0 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Galt.
The largest internet providers in Galt are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Galt.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Galt residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Galt’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Galt 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 Galt covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Galt 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 Galt, $59.98.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Galt, $3.00.
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 Galt. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Galt's providers, 232 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 Galt covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Galt 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 Galt, $59.98.
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 Galt, $3.00.
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 Galt. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Galt's providers, 232 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 Galt covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Galt 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 Galt, $59.98.
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 Galt, $3.00.
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 Galt. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Galt's providers, 232 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Galt with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Galt. The next fastest internet provider in Galt is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Galt with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Galt, $59.98.
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%.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
*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