Compare Piedmont internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Piedmont – Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Piedmont – Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Piedmont.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.666% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 19% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 5.687% |
Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 98.35%
3 providers - 21.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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 99% of Piedmont residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Piedmont.
There are seven internet providers serving the Piedmont area, and 98.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Piedmont's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Piedmont are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom 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 Telecom, offers DSL to around 17% of Piedmont 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $51.65.
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 Piedmont, $1.84.
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 Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 370 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 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, $51.65.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $1.84.
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 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, 370 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 a limited number of households in Piedmont covering 17% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom 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 Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $51.65.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $1.84.
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 4 Mbps in Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 370 Mbps.
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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Piedmont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Piedmont residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Piedmont with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Piedmont. The next fastest internet provider in Piedmont is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.666% of the area.
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, $51.65.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Piedmont, covering 2.666% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
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