| 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 | DSL | 84% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 84% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.290% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cruzio Internet  | $74.95 | - | 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 - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 89.93%
4+ providers - 75.65%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94304 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 94304 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in the 94304 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 94304 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 94304, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 175 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 96 Mbps | 38 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Palo Alto.
The largest internet providers serving the 94304 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94304 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Palo Alto’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 84% of residents in the 94304 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 94304 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Palo Alto, $57.84.
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 Palo Alto, $0.30.
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 10 Mbps in 94304 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Palo Alto's providers, 357 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 all households in the 94304 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94304 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 Palo Alto, $57.84.
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 Palo Alto, $0.30.
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 94304 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Palo Alto's providers, 357 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 94304 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom 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 Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Palo Alto, $57.84.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Palo Alto, $0.30.
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 2 Mbps in 94304 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Palo Alto's providers, 357 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94304 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94304 and the greater Palo Alto area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Palo Alto at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Palo Alto at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94304 ZIP, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94304 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 94304. The next fastest internet provider in the 94304 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 94304 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Palo Alto, $57.84.
Google Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 94304 ZIP code, covering 6.290% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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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