| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 37% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 21% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 3.341% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 5.108% |
| Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 2.926% |
*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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.56%
3 providers - 38.16%
4+ providers - 2.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lafayette 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 Lafayette area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Lafayette residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Lafayette.
There are eight internet providers serving the Lafayette area, and 99.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lafayette'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 254.0 Mbps | 107.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Sonic Telecom | 21.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Xfinity | 190.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lafayette.
The largest internet providers in Lafayette are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Lafayette.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lafayette residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Lafayette’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 21% of Lafayette 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 Lafayette covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lafayette 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 Lafayette, $49.99.
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 Lafayette, $2.17.
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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 210 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 Lafayette covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lafayette 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 Lafayette, $49.99.
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 Lafayette, $2.17.
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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 210 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 Lafayette covering 21% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Lafayette 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.99.
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 Lafayette, $2.17.
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 Lafayette. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 210 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lafayette, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lafayette, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lafayette and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lafayette at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lafayette at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lafayette residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lafayette with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Lafayette. The next fastest internet provider in Lafayette is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lafayette with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.99.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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.
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.
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