| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 35% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 25% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks  | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 7.129% |
*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 - 99.91%
2 providers - 97.50%
3 providers - 35.58%
4+ providers - 7.97%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hercules 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 Hercules area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Hercules residents. Cable 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 14% of those living in Hercules.
There are six internet providers serving the Hercules area, and 97.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hercules'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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| AT&T | 130.0 Mbps | 90.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Sonic Telecom | 428.0 Mbps | 76.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Xfinity | 232.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hercules.
The largest internet providers in Hercules are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Hercules.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hercules residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Hercules’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 25% of Hercules 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 all households in Hercules covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hercules 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 Hercules, $51.99.
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 Hercules, $1.79.
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 Hercules. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hercules's providers, 241 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 all households in Hercules covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hercules 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 Hercules, $51.99.
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 Hercules, $1.79.
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 Hercules. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hercules's providers, 241 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 some, but not many households in Hercules covering 25% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Hercules 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hercules, $51.99.
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 Hercules, $1.79.
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 Hercules. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hercules's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Hercules, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Hercules, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Hercules and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hercules at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hercules at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Hercules residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hercules with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Hercules. The next fastest internet provider in Hercules is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Hercules with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hercules, $51.99.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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.
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