| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 27% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 52% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 43% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 2.845% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cruzio Internet | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 97% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 16% |
*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 - 98.35%
2 providers - 96.46%
3 providers - 60.32%
4+ providers - 7.26%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Mountain View 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 Mountain View area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Mountain View 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 58% of those living in Mountain View.
There are eight internet providers serving the Mountain View area, and 96.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mountain View's eight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Broadband | 212.0 Mbps | 216.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 182.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 6.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Wired |
| AT&T | 227.0 Mbps | 172.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mountain View.
The largest internet providers in Mountain View are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Mountain View.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Mountain View residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 27% of the area. Mountain View’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of Mountain View 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 nearly all households in Mountain View covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Mountain View 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 Mountain View, $53.56.
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 Mountain View, $1.98.
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 Mountain View. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mountain View's providers, 413 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Mountain View covering 27% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Mountain View than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mountain View, $53.56.
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 Mountain View, $1.98.
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 1,000 Mbps in Mountain View. These download speeds are available to 27% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mountain View's providers, 413 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 nearly all households in Mountain View covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mountain View 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 Mountain View, $53.56.
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 Mountain View, $1.98.
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 Mountain View. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mountain View's providers, 413 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mountain View, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mountain View, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mountain View and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mountain View at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mountain View at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mountain View residents, 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 Mountain View 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 Mountain View DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Mountain View with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Mountain View. The next fastest internet provider in Mountain View is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 27% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Mountain View with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mountain View, $53.56.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mountain View, covering 27% of the city.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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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