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Shop the best San Anselmo internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sonic Telecom  | $39.99 | - | DSL | 10% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | Wired | 10% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.69%
3 providers - 10.35%
4+ providers - 5.63%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of San Anselmo residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in San Anselmo, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the San Anselmo area, and 99.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Anselmo's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 192 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 301 Mbps | 238 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Anselmo.
The largest internet providers in San Anselmo are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to San Anselmo.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all San Anselmo residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. San Anselmo’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 10% of San Anselmo residents.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in San Anselmo covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Anselmo 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in San Anselmo, $41.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Anselmo, $2.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in San Anselmo. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Anselmo's providers, 278 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in San Anselmo covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Anselmo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in San Anselmo, $41.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Anselmo, $2.33.
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 San Anselmo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Anselmo's providers, 278 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to a limited number of households in San Anselmo covering 10% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in San Anselmo 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 Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Anselmo, $41.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 40 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in San Anselmo. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Anselmo's providers, 278 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Anselmo, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Anselmo, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Anselmo and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in San Anselmo at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in San Anselmo at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Anselmo residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in San Anselmo with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in San Anselmo. The next fastest internet provider in San Anselmo is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in San Anselmo with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Anselmo, $41.99.
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.
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.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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