Internet Providers in Palo Alto, California

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1. AT&T

3.4 User Ratings (3,197)***

Speeds Up To
5 Gbps

Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet

Availability: 92.7%

Palo Alto speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet

(866) 590-1023

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2. Xfinity

3.4 User Ratings (6,449)***

Speeds Up To
2 Gbps

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Connection: Cable

Availability: 99.3%

Palo Alto speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity

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3. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (3,010)***

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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4. T-Mobile

3.2 User Ratings (387)***

Download Speeds:
133 - 415 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 56%

(844) 918-3658

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5. EarthLink

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 20.8%

(866) 699-3450

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6. Hughesnet

2.8 User Ratings (6,491)***

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 902-3107

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7. XNET WiFi

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

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Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 35.6%

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8. Etheric

3.8 User Ratings (2)***

Speeds Up To
500 Mbps

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Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 77.5%

(650) 446-3622

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9. Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Verizon

Speeds Up To
50 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 41.8%

(877) 560-5156

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Home Internet Summary in Palo Alto, CA

In Palo Alto, California, AT&T Internet shines as a top provider. With speeds up to 5 Gbps via IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T offers some of the fastest internet in the city. Its 92.70% coverage ensures many residents can access its services. Starting at $55 per month, it's a valuable option for users needing reliable, fast internet for HD streaming and gaming.

Xfinity and Verizon also provide strong alternatives. Xfinity delivers cable connections with impressive 99.30% coverage and speeds up to 2 Gbps. Its $30 per month starting price appeals to budget-conscious users. Verizon offers 5G internet with a top speed of 50 Mbps, covering 30.20% of the city. While its speeds and coverage are lower, Verizon's starting price of $50 per month may suit specific needs. Residents in Palo Alto have diverse choices to match their internet requirements and budgets.

Best Internet Providers in Palo Alto, CA

Xfinity and AT&T Fiber are the best internet providers in Palo Alto. With wider internet coverage than AT&T Fiber, Xfinity is the best option of the two, offering 99.3 percent availability and download speeds up to . Palo Alto residents will only need to pay $30 per month for Xfinity’s cheapest internet plan.

For residents who want a fiber optic internet plan, AT&T Fiber is a great option that delivers symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. Fiber internet tends to be limited in availability, but it makes up for this lack of coverage by providing faster connection speeds than internet types like cable and DSL. Fiber internet plans from AT&T start at just $55 per month.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - 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 Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Xfinity	99.28%

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Provider Connection Types in Palo Alto, CA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Palo Alto, CA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	58.69%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.15%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	56.05%

List of Internet Providers in Palo Alto, CA

Provider	Type	Top Speed
AT&T	IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet	5 Gbps	View Plans
Xfinity	Cable	2 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile	5G Internet	415 Mbps	View Plans
EarthLink	5G Internet	100 Mbps	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
XNET WiFi	Fixed Wireless	225 Mbps	View Plans
Etheric	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	5G Internet	50 Mbps	View Plans

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