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Internet providers in Mead Valley, CA
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Mead Valley, CA internet providers
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.866% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 5.668% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 3.257% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.542% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Southern California Telephone Company | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Mead Valley internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Mead Valley residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.930% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.410% of those living in Mead Valley.
There are six internet providers serving the Mead Valley area, and 11.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mead Valley's six internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Mead Valley
The largest internet providers in Mead Valley are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Mead Valley.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Mead Valley residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Mead Valley’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Mead Valley residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Mead Valley covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mead Valley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mead Valley, $42.59.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mead Valley, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Mead Valley. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Mead Valley's providers, 287 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Mead Valley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mead Valley 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Mead Valley, $42.59.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mead Valley, $0.69.
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 Mead Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mead Valley's providers, 287 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Mead Valley covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mead Valley 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Mead Valley, $42.59.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mead Valley, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Mead Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mead Valley's providers, 287 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Mead Valley?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Mead Valley with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.866% of households in Mead Valley. The next fastest internet provider in Mead Valley is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Mead Valley?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Mead Valley with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mead Valley, $42.59.
Is fiber internet available in Mead Valley?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mead Valley, covering 2.866% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Mead Valley and is available to 1.542% of households.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
How do I get faster internet?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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