| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.869% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.396% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 87% |
| Cal.net | - | 1 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 65% |
*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 - 99.49%
2 providers - 94.04%
3 providers - 12.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Granite Bay 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 Granite Bay area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Granite Bay residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 44% of those living in Granite Bay.
There are eight internet providers serving the Granite Bay area, and 94.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Granite Bay's eight 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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| Consolidated Communications | 31.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 146.0 Mbps | 99.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 54.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Wave Broadband | 139.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Granite Bay.
The largest internet providers in Granite Bay are AT&T, Wave Broadband, and Consolidated Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Granite Bay.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many Granite Bay residents, covering 16% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Wave Broadband, which covers 95% of the area. Granite Bay’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers DSL to around 85% of Granite Bay 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 a limited number of households in Granite Bay covering 16% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Granite Bay 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 Granite Bay, $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 Granite Bay, $1.45.
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 Granite Bay. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Granite Bay's providers, 393 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 Wave Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Granite Bay covering 95% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Granite Bay residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Granite Bay, $49.16.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Granite Bay, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Granite Bay. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Granite Bay's providers, 393 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 Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Granite Bay covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Granite Bay 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Granite Bay, $49.16.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Granite Bay, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Granite Bay. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Granite Bay's providers, 393 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Granite Bay, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Granite Bay, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Granite Bay and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Granite Bay at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Granite Bay at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Granite Bay residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Granite Bay with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 16% of households in Granite Bay. The next fastest internet provider in Granite Bay is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 8.869% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Granite Bay with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Granite Bay, $49.16.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Granite Bay, covering 0.396% of the city.
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.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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