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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.208% |
| Co-Mo Comm | $49.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.373% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.12%
3 providers - 5.15%
4+ providers - 0.10%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in California is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the California area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of California residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 47% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in California, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the California area, and 99.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among California's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in California are CenturyLink, Co-Mo Comm , and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to California.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all California residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Co-Mo Comm , which covers 100% of the area. California’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of California 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in California covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in California 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in California, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in California, $3.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in California. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all California's providers, 54 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 Co-Mo Comm offers broadband to all households in California covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Co-Mo Comm is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout California than other internet types.
Internet prices for Co-Mo Comm start at $49.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in California, $61.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Co-Mo Comm offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in California. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all California's providers, 54 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in California covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of California 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in California, $61.66.
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 California, $3.25.
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 California. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all California's providers, 54 Mbps.
Co-Mo Comm is the fastest internet provider in California with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in California. The next fastest internet provider in California is Sho-Me Technologies , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.373% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in California with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in California, $61.66.
Co-Mo Comm is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in California, covering 100% of the city. Sho-Me Technologies also offers fiber internet in California and is available to 4.373% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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%.
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