Compare Sonoma internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sonoma – 124 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sonoma – 22 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sonoma.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 7.684% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.583% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Winters Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.64%
2 providers - 98.99%
3 providers - 5.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sonoma 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 Sonoma area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Sonoma residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.860% of those living in Sonoma.
There are six internet providers serving the Sonoma area, and 98.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sonoma'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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Viasat | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Xfinity | 169 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 109 Mbps | 73 Mbps | DSL |
Sonic Telecom | 86 Mbps | 40 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sonoma.
The largest internet providers in Sonoma are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sonoma.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sonoma residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Sonoma’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sonoma 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Sonoma covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sonoma 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 Sonoma, $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 Sonoma, $1.79.
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 Sonoma. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sonoma's providers, 233 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 Sonoma covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sonoma 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 Sonoma, $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 Sonoma, $1.79.
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 Sonoma. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sonoma's providers, 233 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 Sonoma covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sonoma 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Sonoma, $51.99.
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 Sonoma, $1.79.
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 Sonoma. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sonoma's providers, 233 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sonoma with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Sonoma. The next fastest internet provider in Sonoma is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sonoma with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sonoma, $51.99.
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.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.