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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 19% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 |
300 - 1,000 Mbps
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(wireless speeds may vary) |
Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.610% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.610% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 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 - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 8.10%
4+ providers - 3.52%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 90504 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 90504 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 46% of those living in the 90504 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 90504 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 90504, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 90504 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 90504 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 19% of the area. Torrance’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 90504 ZIP code.
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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 the 90504 ZIP code, covering 84% 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 Torrance, $54.16.
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 Torrance, $0.69.
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 90504 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Torrance's providers, 95 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 Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 90504 ZIP code, covering 19% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 90504 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Torrance, $54.16.
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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.
**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.
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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 90504 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 90504 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Torrance, $54.16.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Torrance, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 90504 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Torrance's providers, 95 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 90504 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 90504 and the greater Torrance area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Torrance at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Torrance at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 90504 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 90504 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 90504. The next fastest internet provider in the 90504 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 100% of the area.
Sonic Telecom offers the cheapest internet in the 90504 ZIP with service starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Torrance, $54.16.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 90504 ZIP code, covering 19% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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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