Compare 93906 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.
Internet providers in 93906
Internet providers in your area
93906 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.930% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Red Shift | - | - | Wireless | 44% |
| Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 32% |
*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.
Need help?93906 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
44885
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.84%
2 providers - 99.30%
3 providers - 0.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 93906 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 93906 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 93906 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 93906 area, and 99.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 93906, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Salinas
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 168 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 57 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
| Razzo Link | 4 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salinas.
Top high-speed internet providers in 93906
The largest internet providers serving the 93906 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 93906 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Salinas’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 93906 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 93906 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, $2.04.
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 93906 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, 525 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 93906 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 93906 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, $2.04.
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 93906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salinas's providers, 525 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 93906 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 93906 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, $2.04.
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 93906 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, 525 Mbps.
Internet providers in 93906 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 93906 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 93906. The next fastest internet provider in the 93906 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.930% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 93906 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salinas, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 93906 ZIP code, covering 0.930% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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