| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 55% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 10% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 8.000% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 8.110% |
*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 - 99.92%
2 providers - 98.17%
3 providers - 55.57%
4+ providers - 10.11%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94553 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 94553 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL 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 20% of those living in the 94553 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 94553 area, and 98.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 94553, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 94553 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Wave Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94553 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Martinez’s third most-available internet provider, Wave Broadband, offers cable to around 55% of residents in the 94553 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 nearly all households in the 94553 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Martinez, $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 Martinez, $2.00.
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 94553 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Martinez's providers, 242 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 94553 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94553 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 Martinez, $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 Martinez, $2.00.
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 94553 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Martinez's providers, 242 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 Wave Broadband offers broadband to about half of households in the 94553 ZIP code, covering 55% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94553 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Martinez, $49.99.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Martinez, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 94553 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Martinez's providers, 242 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94553 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94553 and the greater Martinez area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Martinez at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Martinez at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94553 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94553 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 94553. The next fastest internet provider in the 94553 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 94553 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Martinez, $49.99.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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