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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.160% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.480% |
Raw Bandwidth Communications  | $29.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 60% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 51% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 40% |
| 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 | 4.870% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.77%
3 providers - 66.22%
4+ providers - 48.33%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94022 ZIP code 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 94022 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 37% of those living in the 94022 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 94022 area, and 98.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 94022, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 94022 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Raw Bandwidth Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94022 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Los Altos’s third most-available internet provider, Raw Bandwidth Communications, offers DSL to around 60% of residents in the 94022 ZIP code.
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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 the 94022 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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, $52.12.
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, $1.49.
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 94022 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Los Altos's providers, 541 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 the 94022 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94022 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, $52.12.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Los Altos, $1.49.
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 94022 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Los Altos's providers, 541 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 Raw Bandwidth Communications offers broadband to most households in the 94022 ZIP code, covering 60% of the area.
DSL internet from Raw Bandwidth Communications uses telephone lines 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 Raw Bandwidth Communications start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Los Altos, $52.12.
Raw Bandwidth Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 3 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $9.98 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Los Altos, $1.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Raw Bandwidth Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 94022 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Los Altos's providers, 541 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94022 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94022 and the greater Los Altos area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Los Altos at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Los Altos at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94022 ZIP, 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94022 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 94022. The next fastest internet provider in the 94022 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.160% of the area.
Raw Bandwidth Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 94022 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Los Altos, $52.12.
Xfinity is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 94022 ZIP code, covering 0.480% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 94022 and is available to 0.160% of households.
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.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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