| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cruzio Internet  | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 9.500% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.97%
3 providers - 15.30%
4+ providers - 1.18%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94024 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 94024 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in the 94024 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 94024 area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 94024, 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 | 313 Mbps | 241 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 212 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Los Altos.
The largest internet providers serving the 94024 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94024 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, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 11% of residents in the 94024 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 94024 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, $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, $1.80.
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 94024 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, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 94024 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94024 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, $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, $1.80.
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 94024 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, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 94024 ZIP code, covering 11% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Los Altos, $55.82.
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 Los Altos, $1.80.
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 2 Mbps in 94024 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Los Altos's providers, 433 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94024 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94024 and the greater Los Altos area. HughesNet starting prices are 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 94024 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 94024 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 94024. The next fastest internet provider in the 94024 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 8.100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 94024 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Los Altos, $55.82.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 94024 ZIP code, covering 8.100% of the city.
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.
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.
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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