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Internet providers in Piedmont, CA
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Piedmont, CA internet providers
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.666% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic | $40 | 10 - 12 Mbps | Wired | 19% |
| Sonic | $40 | 10 - 80 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
| GTT Communications | - | - | DSL | 1.346% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | $85 | 5 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 5.687% |
| Unwired Ltd. | - | - | Wireless | 4.011% |
*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?Piedmont internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Piedmont 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 Piedmont area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Piedmont residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.670% of those living in Piedmont.
There are eight internet providers serving the Piedmont area, and 98.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Piedmont's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Piedmont
The largest internet providers in Piedmont are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic bringing DSL and cable options to Piedmont.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Piedmont residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Piedmont’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic, offers DSL to around 17% of Piedmont residents.
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 nearly all households in Piedmont covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Piedmont 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $49.16.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $1.07.
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 Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 394 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 all households in Piedmont covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Piedmont 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 Piedmont, $49.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $1.07.
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 Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 394 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 a limited number of households in Piedmont covering 17% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic uses telephone lines in Piedmont 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $49.16.
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 Piedmont, $1.07.
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 Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 394 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Piedmont, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Piedmont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Piedmont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Piedmont at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Piedmont at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Piedmont 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 Piedmont may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 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 Piedmont cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Piedmont?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Piedmont with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.666% of households in Piedmont. The next fastest internet provider in Piedmont is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Piedmont?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Piedmont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $49.16.
Is fiber internet available in Piedmont?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Piedmont, covering 2.666% of the city.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
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