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Internet providers in St. Helena, CA
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St. Helena, CA internet providers
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?St. Helena internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in St. Helena 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 St. Helena area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of St. Helena residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in St. Helena, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the St. Helena area, and 99.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Helena's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in St. Helena
The largest internet providers in St. Helena are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic bringing DSL and cable options to St. Helena.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all St. Helena residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. St. Helena’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic, offers DSL to around 46% of St. Helena residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in St. Helena covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in St. Helena 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Helena, $42.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Helena, $1.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in St. Helena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Helena's providers, 229 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in St. Helena covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Helena 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 St. Helena, $42.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Helena, $1.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in St. Helena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Helena's providers, 229 Mbps.
Sonic DSL internet
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DSL from Sonic offers broadband to about half of households in St. Helena covering 46% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic uses telephone lines in St. Helena 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 start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in St. Helena, $42.00.
Sonic customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Helena, $1.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in St. Helena. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Helena's providers, 229 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of St. Helena, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside St. Helena, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in St. Helena and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. Helena at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in St. Helena at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many St. Helena residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in St. Helena?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in St. Helena with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in St. Helena. The next fastest internet provider in St. Helena is Sonic, offering download speeds up to 80 Mbps to 46% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in St. Helena?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in St. Helena with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Helena, $42.00.
How can I boost my internet speeds?
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
How do I get faster internet?
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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