Shop the best North Highlands internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| 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 | 0.491% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 72% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 3.679% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.405% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.62%
2 providers - 96.12%
3 providers - 20.60%
4+ providers - 1.95%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in North Highlands 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 North Highlands area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of North Highlands 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 23% of those living in North Highlands.
There are seven internet providers serving the North Highlands area, and 96.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Highlands's seven 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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| Xfinity | 164 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 203 Mbps | 205 Mbps | DSL |
| Consolidated Communications | 105 Mbps | 80 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| HughesNet | 23 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in North Highlands.
The largest internet providers in North Highlands are AT&T, Xfinity, and Consolidated Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to North Highlands.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all North Highlands residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 72% of the area. North Highlands’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 17% of North Highlands 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in North Highlands covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in North Highlands 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 North Highlands, $49.16.
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 North Highlands, $1.45.
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 North Highlands. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Highlands's providers, 381 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 most households in North Highlands covering 72% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Highlands 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 North Highlands, $49.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Highlands, $1.45.
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 North Highlands. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Highlands's providers, 381 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.
Fiber-optic from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to a limited number of households in North Highlands covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Consolidated Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout North Highlands than other internet types.
Internet prices for Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in North Highlands, $49.16.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Highlands, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in North Highlands. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Highlands's providers, 381 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of North Highlands, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside North Highlands, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in North Highlands and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Highlands at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Highlands at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many North Highlands residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in North Highlands with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in North Highlands. The next fastest internet provider in North Highlands is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.491% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North Highlands with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Highlands, $49.16.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North Highlands, covering 17% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in North Highlands and is available to 0.491% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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