| 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 | 62% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 42% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 27% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Etheric Networks  | - | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 3.417% |
*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 - 99.92%
2 providers - 98.71%
3 providers - 48.99%
4+ providers - 4.72%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Carlos 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 Carlos area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of San Carlos residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in San Carlos.
There are six internet providers serving the San Carlos area, and 98.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Carlos's six internet providers, 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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| Sonic Telecom | 342.0 Mbps | 294.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Xfinity | 175.0 Mbps | 40.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 246.0 Mbps | 206.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Carlos.
The largest internet providers in San Carlos are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to San Carlos.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all San Carlos residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 62% of the area. San Carlos’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of San Carlos residents.
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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 San Carlos covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Carlos 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 San Carlos, $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 San Carlos, $1.68.
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 San Carlos. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Carlos's providers, 441 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to most households in San Carlos covering 62% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout San Carlos than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Carlos, $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 San Carlos, $1.68.
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 1,000 Mbps in San Carlos. These download speeds are available to 62% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Carlos's providers, 441 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 all households in San Carlos covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Carlos 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 San Carlos, $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 San Carlos, $1.68.
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 San Carlos. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Carlos's providers, 441 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Carlos, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Carlos, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Carlos and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Carlos at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Carlos at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Carlos residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in San Carlos with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in San Carlos. The next fastest internet provider in San Carlos is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 62% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in San Carlos with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Carlos, $51.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in San Carlos, covering 62% of the city.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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