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Internet Providers in Chico, California

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Home Internet in Chico, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 49.9%
    Chico speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 91.5%
    Chico speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.4%
  • 7. Velocity
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.3%

Home Internet Summary in Chico, CA

Xfinity covers 91.50% of Chico, California, using cable connections. It offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, with plans starting at $30 per month. Despite cable technology covering only 14% of the area, Xfinity remains a reliable choice for many residents.

AT&T Internet provides both IPBB and fiber connections in Chico. While its 49.90% coverage is more limited, it delivers impressive speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plans start at $55 per month. With fiber available to 92% of the city, AT&T's fiber service becomes a significant advantage. Despite near-total coverage from fixed wireless and satellite options, the higher speeds and reliability from Xfinity and AT&T Internet appeal strongly to Chico residents.

Best Internet Providers in Chico, CA

Chico’s best internet providers are Xfinity and AT&T. For the best overall experience, residents should choose Xfinity because of its affordable internet plans that start at $30 per month. Residents who use Xfinity can experience download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Xfinity is also available to 91.5 percent of Chico, making it a reliable internet service.

The next-best internet option in Chico is AT&T Fiber, which offers symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 5 Gbps thanks to its fiber optic network. On top of great speeds, AT&T Fiber offers internet-only plans that cost as little as $55 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
25.34%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
91.47999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Chico, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chico, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
7.180000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.55%

List of Internet Providers in Chico, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
Velocity Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Chico, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
DigitalPath $62.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Velocity Communications $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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