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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.394% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 6.394% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cruzio Internet  | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 1.747% |
*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 - 99.54%
2 providers - 97.20%
3 providers - 7.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Los Altos Hills residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Los Altos Hills.
There are seven internet providers serving the Los Altos Hills area, and 97.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Los Altos Hills's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Los Altos Hills are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Los Altos Hills.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Los Altos Hills residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Los Altos Hills’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills, $55.82.
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 Los Altos Hills, $1.92.
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 Los Altos Hills. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Los Altos Hills's providers, 233 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 Los Altos Hills covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills, $55.82.
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 Los Altos Hills, $1.92.
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 Los Altos Hills. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Los Altos Hills's providers, 233 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 Los Altos Hills covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills, $55.82.
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 Los Altos Hills, $1.92.
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 Los Altos Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Los Altos Hills's providers, 233 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Los Altos Hills with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Los Altos Hills. The next fastest internet provider in Los Altos Hills is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Los Altos Hills with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Los Altos Hills, $55.82.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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