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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 19% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 19% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 120 Mbps | Wireless | 3.160% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 99.84%
3 providers - 89.92%
4+ providers - 21.77%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94597 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 94597 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in the 94597 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 94597 area, and 99.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 94597, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 94597 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Wave Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94597 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Walnut Creek’s third most-available internet provider, Wave Broadband, offers cable to around 89% of residents in the 94597 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 94597 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Walnut Creek, $49.99.
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 Walnut Creek, $2.00.
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 94597 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walnut Creek's providers, 236 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 the 94597 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94597 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 Walnut Creek, $49.99.
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 Walnut Creek, $2.00.
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 94597 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walnut Creek's providers, 236 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 Wave Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in the 94597 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94597 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Walnut Creek, $49.99.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Walnut Creek, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 94597 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Walnut Creek's providers, 236 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94597 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94597 and the greater Walnut Creek area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Walnut Creek at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Walnut Creek at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94597 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94597 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 94597. The next fastest internet provider in the 94597 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 94597 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Walnut Creek, $49.99.
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.
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.
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.
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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