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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 6.351% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.096% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.411% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Succeed.Net | $39.99 | 12 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 5.901% |
*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 - 99.37%
2 providers - 96.33%
3 providers - 32.42%
4+ providers - 1.73%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Sacramento 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 Sacramento area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Sacramento residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 57% of those living in Sacramento.
There are nine internet providers serving the Sacramento area, and 96.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sacramento's nine 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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| Sonic Telecom | 12.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Consolidated Communications | 160.0 Mbps | 87.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Succeed.Net | 37.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 195.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 183.0 Mbps | 138.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 16.0 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sacramento.
The largest internet providers in Sacramento are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Sacramento.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sacramento residents, covering 92% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 22% of the area. Sacramento’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Sacramento 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 Sacramento covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sacramento 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 Sacramento, $47.49.
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 Sacramento, $1.25.
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 Sacramento. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 332 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Sacramento covering 22% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Sacramento than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $47.49.
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 Sacramento, $1.25.
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 1,000 Mbps in Sacramento. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 332 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 Sacramento covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sacramento 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 Sacramento, $47.49.
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 Sacramento, $1.25.
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 Sacramento. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 332 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sacramento, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sacramento, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sacramento and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sacramento at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sacramento at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sacramento residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sacramento with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Sacramento. The next fastest internet provider in Sacramento is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sacramento with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $47.49.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sacramento, covering 25% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Sacramento and is available to 22% of households.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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