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Internet Providers in Castro Valley, California

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    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Etheric
    • Unwired
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    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Castro Valley, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 95.6%
    Castro Valley speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 97.4%
    Castro Valley 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: 21.2%
  • 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: 56.4%
  • 7. Unwired
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.5%

Best Internet Providers in Castro Valley, CA

Xfinity is the prominent internet provider in Castro Valley, California, with a coverage of 97% of the area. It offers a high-speed cable internet connection with maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gpbs, at an affordable starting price of $35 per month.

Following closely are AT&T Internet and Verizon. AT&T serves 56% of Castro Valley, providing IPBB and fiber connections with a tremendous maximum download speed of 5 Gpbs. However, at $55, their monthly price is a tad higher than the competition.

On the other hand, Verizon has a larger coverage than AT&T, serving 67% of Castro Valley. They offer a 5G internet connection boasting a maximum download speed of 300 Mbps, and their services start at $50 per month, presenting an affordable choice for those keen on a 5G internet connection.

Ultimately, with variables like DSL, Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless and Satellite on gamble, Castro Valley residents have a rich range of internet connection options to consider.

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
67.47%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • 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
97.42%

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Provider Connection Types in Castro Valley, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Castro Valley, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
55.97%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.25%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
45.910000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Castro Valley, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Etheric Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Castro Valley, 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
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
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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