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Shop the best Santa Clara internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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CenturyLink | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.143% |
CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Veracity Networks | - | - | Wired | 34% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.785% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
AWI Networks | $44.99 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
InfoWest | $29.95 | 15 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Vivint Wireless | $50.00 | - | 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 Feb 22, 2021.
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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 DSL, which covers 100% of Santa Clara residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.140% 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 $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $46.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Clara, $2.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $46.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Clara, $2.46.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $46.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Clara, $2.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 5 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.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Santa Clara with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 9.143% of households in Santa Clara. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Clara is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 99% of the area.
InfoWest offers the cheapest internet in Santa Clara with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Clara, $46.66.
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.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.