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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Consolidated Communications 
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 23% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 23% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 98.03%
4+ providers - 30.95%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95821 ZIP code 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 95821 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable 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 94% of those living in the 95821 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 95821 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 95821, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95821 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95821 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 100% of residents in the 95821 ZIP code.
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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 the 95821 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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, $49.16.
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, $1.45.
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 95821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 243 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 the 95821 ZIP code, 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 95821 ZIP code 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, $49.16.
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, $1.45.
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 95821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 243 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 all households in the 95821 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95821 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, $49.16.
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, $1.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 95821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 243 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 95821 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 95821 and the greater Sacramento area. 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 in the 95821 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95821 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 95821. The next fastest internet provider in the 95821 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95821 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $49.16.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 95821 ZIP code, covering 93% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 95821 and is available to 22% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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%.
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