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Mill Valley, California Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley 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	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.9%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	89.3%
3	Etheric Networks	wireless	80 Mbps	80 Mbps	100.0%
4	Sonic Telecom	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	55.8%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Mill Valley of 10.81 Mbps are faster than the Marin County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.

Mill Valley Internet Access Facts

There are 6 residential internet providers in Mill Valley, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Mill Valley is 125.8% faster than the average in California and 81.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 60.8% of the Marin County population
The average internet download speed in Mill Valley is 58.85 Mbps based upon 166680 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Mill Valley population
Fiber optic internet is available to 88.9% of Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mill Valley?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mill Valley.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mill Valley, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94941 and 94942

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Mill Valley internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Mill Valley compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Mill Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barstow, Huron, La Selva Beach, Pine Hills, San Fernando, Silver Lakes, Weedpatch

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Mill Valley - 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 Mill Valley, California?

Etheric Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Mill Valley.

Mill Valley 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.