Los Altos Hills, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Los Altos Hills, 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 Los Altos Hills 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
1XfinityCable987 Mbps35 Mbps99.1%
2AT&TDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps92.4%
3Cruzio Holdingswireless100 Mbps100 Mbps100.0%
4Etheric Networkswireless80 Mbps80 Mbps100.0%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Los Altos Hills CA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Los Altos Hills which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Los Altos Hills are compared to Santa Clara County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Los Altos Hills of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Santa Clara County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.

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Los Altos Hills Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Los Altos Hills is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 97.9% of the Los Altos Hills population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 16.1% of Los Altos Hills residents

  • There are 6 residential internet providers in Los Altos Hills, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Los Altos Hills is 24.5% faster than the Santa Clara County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 95.4% of Santa Clara County residents

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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 Los Altos Hills 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Los Altos Hills, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Los Altos Hills?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Los Altos Hills.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Los Altos Hills, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94022, 94024 and 94304

How do the internet speeds in Los Altos Hills compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Los Altos Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Antelope, Belvedere, Carmel Valley Village, Greenacres, Upland, Villa Park, Willows

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Los Altos Hills - AT&T.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Los Altos Hills, California?

Cruzio Holdings and Etheric Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Los Altos Hills.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.




Los Altos Hills 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.


Xfinity

  • 260+ channels
  • Award winning voice remote
  • Customize your plan
  • Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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