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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
San Diego Broadband  | $59.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 26% |
*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 - 93.70%
2 providers - 87.43%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 93%, broadband coverage in Valley Center 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 Valley Center area will have access to DSL, which covers 90% of Valley Center residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Valley Center, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Valley Center area, and 87.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Valley Center's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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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| Mediacom | 168.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 40.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| San Diego Broadband | 37.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 80.0 Mbps | 46.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Valley Center.
The largest internet providers in Valley Center are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Valley Center.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Valley Center residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 91% of the area. Valley Center’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Valley Center 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 Valley Center covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Valley Center 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 Valley Center, $53.98.
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 Valley Center, $1.80.
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 Valley Center. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Center's providers, 68 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 Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Valley Center covering 91% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Valley Center residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Valley Center, $53.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Center, $1.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Valley Center. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Center's providers, 68 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Valley Center covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valley Center 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 Valley Center, $53.98.
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 Valley Center, $1.80.
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 Valley Center. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Valley Center's providers, 68 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Valley Center with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Valley Center. The next fastest internet provider in Valley Center is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Valley Center with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valley Center, $53.98.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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