| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 71% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 45% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks  | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 4.880% |
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.51%
3 providers - 74.30%
4+ providers - 13.09%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Mill 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 Mill Valley area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Mill Valley residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in Mill Valley.
There are six internet providers serving the Mill Valley area, and 99.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mill Valley's six internet providers, 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 | 233.0 Mbps | 203.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 204.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 61.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mill Valley.
The largest internet providers in Mill Valley are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Mill Valley.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Mill Valley residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Mill Valley’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 45% of Mill Valley 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 all households in Mill Valley covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley, $51.99.
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 Mill Valley, $1.79.
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 Mill Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mill Valley's providers, 241 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 Mill Valley covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley, $51.99.
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 Mill Valley, $1.79.
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 Mill Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mill Valley's providers, 241 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 Sonic Telecom offers broadband to about half of households in Mill Valley covering 45% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley, $51.99.
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 Mill Valley, $1.79.
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 4 Mbps in Mill Valley. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mill Valley's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mill Valley, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mill Valley, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mill Valley and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mill Valley at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mill Valley at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mill Valley residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Mill Valley with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Mill Valley. The next fastest internet provider in Mill Valley is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Mill Valley with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mill Valley, $51.99.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
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