Compare 93901 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Salinas – 136 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Salinas – 26 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salinas.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Red Shift | - | - | Wireless | 49% |
Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 4.370% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.40%
2 providers - 99.28%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 93901 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 93901 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable 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 20% of those living in the 93901 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 93901 area, and 99.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 93901, 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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AT&T | 37 Mbps | 17 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 187 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
Razzo Link | 7 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salinas.
The largest internet providers serving the 93901 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 93901 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Salinas’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 93901 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 93901 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 Salinas, $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 Salinas, $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 20 Mbps in 93901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salinas's providers, 275 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 93901 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93901 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 Salinas, $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 Salinas, $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 93901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salinas's providers, 275 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 93901 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93901 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Salinas, $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 Salinas, $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 93901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Salinas's providers, 275 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 93901 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 93901. The next fastest internet provider in the 93901 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 93901 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salinas, $54.99.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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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