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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.792% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 23% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 23% |
ConnectTo Communications  | $24.99 | 20 - 600 Mbps | DSL | 2.928% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.93%
3 providers - 31.68%
4+ providers - 5.35%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pasadena 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 Pasadena area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Pasadena residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in Pasadena.
There are seven internet providers serving the Pasadena area, and 99.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pasadena's seven internet providers, prices start at $24.99 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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| Spectrum | 14.0 Mbps | 126.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 158.0 Mbps | 119.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pasadena.
The largest internet providers in Pasadena are AT&T, Spectrum, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Pasadena.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Pasadena residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Pasadena’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 23% of Pasadena 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 Pasadena covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Pasadena 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 Pasadena, $49.99.
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 Pasadena, $0.70.
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 Pasadena. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pasadena's providers, 259 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Pasadena covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pasadena residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pasadena, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pasadena, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Pasadena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pasadena's providers, 259 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Pasadena covering 23% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Pasadena 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Pasadena, $49.99.
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 Pasadena, $0.70.
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 Pasadena. These download speeds are available to 23% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pasadena's providers, 259 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Pasadena, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Pasadena, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Pasadena and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pasadena at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pasadena at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Pasadena residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Pasadena with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Pasadena. The next fastest internet provider in Pasadena is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.792% of the area.
ConnectTo Communications offers the cheapest internet in Pasadena with plans starting at $24.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pasadena, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pasadena, covering 1.792% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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%.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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