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Shop the best Orinda internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sonic Telecom  | $39.99 | - | Wired | 23% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | DSL | 13% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | $99.00 | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 9.386% |
*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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 97.75%
3 providers - 31.00%
4+ providers - 12.71%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Orinda 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 Orinda area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Orinda residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Orinda, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Orinda area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Orinda's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Sonic Telecom | 141 Mbps | 84 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 217 Mbps | 135 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 199 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Orinda.
The largest internet providers in Orinda are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Orinda.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Orinda residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Orinda’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 13% of Orinda residents.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Orinda covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Orinda 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Orinda, $51.50.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orinda, $3.03.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Orinda. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Orinda's providers, 249 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Orinda covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Orinda residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Orinda, $51.50.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orinda, $3.03.
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 Orinda. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orinda's providers, 249 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Orinda covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Orinda 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 Orinda, $51.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Orinda. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Orinda's providers, 249 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Orinda, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Orinda, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Orinda and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Orinda at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Orinda at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Orinda 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 Orinda may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 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 Orinda cable and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Orinda with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Orinda. The next fastest internet provider in Orinda is Etheric Networks, offering download speeds up to 160 Mbps to 9.386% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Orinda with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orinda, $51.50.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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