Who is our top ranked provider in Acalanes Ridge CA? [Updated]

Acalanes Ridge, California Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 7 choices for service in Acalanes Ridge, CA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Acalanes Ridge by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	WaveDivision Holdings	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.2%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
4	Etheric Networks	wireless	80 Mbps	80 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	Sonic Telecom	DSL	40 Mbps	2 Mbps	33.5%

Acalanes Ridge CA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Acalanes Ridge are compared to Contra Costa County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Acalanes Ridge of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Contra Costa County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.

Acalanes Ridge Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 96.9% of Contra Costa County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 38.1% of Contra Costa County residents
The average internet download speed in Contra Costa County is 26.6 Mbps based upon 4169808 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Acalanes Ridge is 23.9% faster than the average in California and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Acalanes Ridge is 7.19 Mbps. This is 7.6% slower than the Contra Costa County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 31.2% of Acalanes Ridge residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Acalanes Ridge residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks WaveDivision Holdings as the top provider for Acalanes Ridge, California.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Acalanes Ridge, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94549 and 94597

How do the internet speeds in Acalanes Ridge compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Acalanes Ridge broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Casa Conejo, Covina, Danville, Denair, Earlimart, Janesville, Sky Valley

Who has the fastest internet service in Acalanes Ridge?

WaveDivision Holdings with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Acalanes Ridge.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there are 2 DSL providers in Acalanes Ridge - AT&T and Sonic Telecom.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Acalanes Ridge, CA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Acalanes Ridge Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.