| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 16% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.120% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Cal.net | - | 1 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.690% |
*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 - 99.66%
2 providers - 97.00%
3 providers - 7.67%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 95842 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 95842 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.020% of those living in the 95842 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 95842 area, and 97.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 95842, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95842 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 95842 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 93% of the area. Sacramento’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 95842 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 95842 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $51.99.
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 Sacramento, $1.79.
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 95842 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, 237 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 the 95842 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95842 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, $51.99.
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 Sacramento, $1.79.
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 95842 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 237 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 the 95842 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 95842 ZIP 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $51.99.
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 Sacramento, $1.79.
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 95842 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sacramento's providers, 237 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95842 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 95842. The next fastest internet provider in the 95842 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95842 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sacramento, $51.99.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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