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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.018% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 2.581% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 33% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 30% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Razzo Link  | - | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cruzio Internet | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 9.155% |
*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.
**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.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.23%
2 providers - 87.39%
3 providers - 34.62%
4+ providers - 2.46%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Soquel 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 Soquel area will have access to cable, which covers 90% of Soquel residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Soquel.
There are nine internet providers serving the Soquel area, and 87.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Soquel's nine 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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| AT&T | 233.0 Mbps | 265.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 177.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Etheric Networks | 16.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 157.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Soquel.
The largest internet providers in Soquel are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to Soquel.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Soquel residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 95% of the area. Soquel’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 30% of Soquel 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 nearly all households in Soquel covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Soquel 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 Soquel, $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 Soquel, $0.72.
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 Soquel. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Soquel's providers, 286 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 nearly all households in Soquel covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Soquel 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 Soquel, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Soquel, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Soquel. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Soquel's providers, 286 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Soquel covering 30% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in Soquel 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Soquel, $54.99.
Sonic Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Soquel, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Soquel. These download speeds are available to 30% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Soquel's providers, 286 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Soquel, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Soquel, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Soquel and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Soquel at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Soquel at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Soquel residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Soquel with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in Soquel. The next fastest internet provider in Soquel is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.018% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Soquel with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Soquel, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Soquel, covering 4.018% of the city.
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Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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