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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 67% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Unwired Ltd  | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 9.631% |
*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 - 99.70%
2 providers - 99.65%
3 providers - 67.64%
4+ providers - 12.15%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kensington 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 Kensington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Kensington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in Kensington.
There are seven internet providers serving the Kensington area, and 99.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kensington's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Kensington are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Kensington.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Kensington residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Kensington’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 56% of Kensington 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 Kensington covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Kensington 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 Kensington, $51.65.
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 Kensington, $1.99.
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 Kensington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kensington's providers, 203 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 Kensington covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kensington 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 Kensington, $51.65.
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 Kensington, $1.99.
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 Kensington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kensington's providers, 203 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 about half of households in Kensington covering 56% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Kensington 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 Kensington, $51.65.
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 Kensington, $1.99.
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 Kensington. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kensington's providers, 203 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kensington, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kensington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kensington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kensington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kensington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kensington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Kensington may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Kensington DSL and cable internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Kensington with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Kensington. The next fastest internet provider in Kensington is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Kensington with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kensington, $51.65.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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