*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 96.21%
3 providers - 7.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Placerville 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 Placerville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Placerville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Placerville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Placerville area, and 96.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Placerville's five internet providers, 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 |
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| Viasat | 16.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 25.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 304.0 Mbps | 25.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 18.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Placerville.
The largest internet providers in Placerville are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Placerville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Placerville residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Placerville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Placerville 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 all households in Placerville covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Placerville 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 Placerville, $54.99.
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 Placerville, $2.29.
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 5 Mbps in Placerville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Placerville's providers, 261 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Placerville covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Placerville 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 Placerville, $54.99.
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 Placerville, $2.29.
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 Placerville. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Placerville's providers, 261 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Placerville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Placerville where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Placerville, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Placerville, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Placerville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Placerville's providers, 261 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Placerville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Placerville. The next fastest internet provider in Placerville is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Placerville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Placerville, $54.99.
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.
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%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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