| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.143% |
BendBroadband  | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Veracity Networks | - | - | Wired | 34% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.785% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| InfoWest | $39.95 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| AWI Networks | $39.95 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Vivint Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 40% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.79%
2 providers - 99.32%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Santa Clara is comparable to the rest of Utah - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Santa Clara area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Santa Clara residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 32% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Santa Clara.
There are eight internet providers serving the Santa Clara area, and 99.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Santa Clara's eight internet providers, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| InfoWest | 26 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 43 Mbps | 28 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Clara.
The largest internet providers in Santa Clara are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Santa Clara.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Santa Clara residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Santa Clara’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Santa Clara 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Santa Clara covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Santa Clara 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $52.98.
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 Santa Clara, $2.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Santa Clara. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Clara's providers, 264 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Santa Clara covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, $52.98.
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 Santa Clara, $2.52.
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 Santa Clara. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Clara's providers, 264 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Santa Clara covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Santa Clara 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $52.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Clara, $2.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Santa Clara. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Clara's providers, 264 Mbps.
BendBroadband is the fastest internet provider in Santa Clara with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Santa Clara. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Clara is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.785% of the area.
InfoWest offers the cheapest internet in Santa Clara with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $52.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Santa Clara, covering 9.143% of the city. BendBroadband also offers fiber internet in Santa Clara and is available to 2.785% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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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