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Internet providers in 94949
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?94949 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94949 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 94949 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Novato, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 94949 area, and 99.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 94949, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 94949
The largest internet providers serving the 94949 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94949 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Novato’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic, offers DSL to around 35% of residents in the 94949 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 94949 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Novato, $39.66.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Novato, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 94949 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Novato's providers, 203 Mbps.
Xfinity 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 94949 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94949 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Novato, $39.66.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Novato, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 94949 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Novato's providers, 203 Mbps.
Sonic DSL 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.
DSL from Sonic offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 94949 ZIP code, covering 35% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic 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 Sonic start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Novato, $39.66.
Sonic customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Novato, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in 94949 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 35% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Novato's providers, 203 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94949 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94949 and the greater Novato area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Novato at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Novato at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94949 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 94949 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 94949?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 94949 ZIP code with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 94949. The next fastest internet provider in the 94949 ZIP code is Sonic, offering download speeds up to 80 Mbps to 35% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 94949?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 94949 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Novato, $39.66.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
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.
Where can I find free Wi-Fi near me?
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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