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Internet Providers in Santa Clara, California

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Home Internet in Santa Clara, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.8%
    Santa Clara speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97.2%
    Santa Clara 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: 39.8%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Etheric
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91%
  • 7. Rocky Ridge Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    85 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.8%
  • 8. Sail Internet
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, DSL
    Availability: 23%
  • 9. 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: 38.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.8%

Home Internet Summary in Santa Clara, CA

In Santa Clara, California, AT&T Internet provides both IPBB and fiber connections. It offers a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps, serving residential and business needs. AT&T covers 89.80% of the city, making it accessible for many residents. Plans start at $55 per month, reflecting the high-speed and reliability of fiber optic technology.

Xfinity also serves Santa Clara with cable internet, covering 97.20% of the city. This makes Xfinity the most widely available provider locally. Its maximum download speed is 2 Gbps, which meets typical internet use demands. Xfinity plans start at $30 per month, offering a more budget-friendly alternative. The extensive availability of cable and fiber connections ensures that most residents enjoy high-speed internet, with satellite options covering the rest of the city as a backup.

Best Internet Providers in Santa Clara, CA

Xfinity and AT&T Fiber are the best internet providers in Santa Clara. Xfinity is the top provider in the area, offering both cable and fiber networks, depending on availability. Its cable speeds reach up to 2 Gbps. Xfinity is available to 97.2 percent of Santa Clara, with plans starting at  $30 per month.

AT&T Fiber is the leading fiber internet option in Santa Clara, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T plans start at $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
39.77%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Etheric
  • Sail Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
97.22%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Clara, CA

Provider Connection Types in Santa Clara, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa Clara, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
67.74%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.89999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.82%

List of Internet Providers in Santa Clara, 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
Etheric Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Rocky Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless 85 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless, DSL 300 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Santa Clara, 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 $119.99/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
Rocky Ridge Wireless $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 85 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Sail Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, DSL
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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