Internet Providers in
Walnut Creek, CA

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Home Internet Summary in Walnut Creek, CA

In Walnut Creek, California, Xfinity offers cable internet with nearly universal coverage at 99%. It provides maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps, starting at $30 per month. Xfinity's broad availability and high speeds cater to a wide range of users, from casual browsers to gamers and streamers.

AT&T serves 79.70% of Walnut Creek with IPBB and fiber connections, reaching maximum speeds of 5 Gbps. Its plans start at $55 per month, appealing to those who prioritize speed and reliability within its coverage areas. Verizon's 5G internet covers 37.20% of the area, offering speeds of up to 50 Mbps starting at $50 per month. Despite its limited reach, Verizon's 5G technology can be a viable option for those within its service zone.

Overall, Walnut Creek residents have access to various internet options, including DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite. These choices ensure that diverse internet needs are met.

Best Internet Providers in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek’s best internet providers are Xfinity, AT&T Fiber, and Astound Broadband. Xfinity pulls ahead of the competition thanks to incredibly fast speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Xfinity Cable”]. It’s also widely available in the area, with [ISP_Availability provider=”Xfinity Cable”] percent availability.

AT&T Fiber is also a leading option with a fiber-optic network. Its top symmetrical speeds reach up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”ATT Fiber”] and can support multiple devices even during high-traffic hours. Its internet-only plans are budget-friendly, with prices starting at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”ATT Fiber”] per month.

Astound Broadband is another alternative available to Walnut Creek residents. Its download and upload speeds are symmetrical thanks to its fiber network, but it also offers a cable network that has more availability. If you’re on a budget, Astound Broadband offers cheap internet-only plans.

Sonic - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Sonic - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Etheric Unwired Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Xfinity Astound Broadband Powered by Wave Sonic	99.03999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Walnut Creek, CA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Walnut Creek, CA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	66.17%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.57000000000001%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	17.11%