Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs 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 | Conifer Communications | wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Xfinity | Cable | 150 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 94.8% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | Cal.net | wireless | 25 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 44.8% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
6 | AT&T | DSL | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 15.3% |
Valley Springs 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 Valley Springs are compared to Calaveras County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Valley Springs of 17.87 Mbps are faster than the Calaveras County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.
Valley Springs Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 24.3% of the Calaveras County population
The average internet download speed in Valley Springs is 17.87 Mbps based upon 25936 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of the Valley Springs population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Valley Springs residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Valley Springs, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Valley Springs is 57.6% faster than the Calaveras County average and 44.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Valley Springs 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 Conifer Communications as the top provider for Valley Springs, California.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Valley Springs, California?
The following zip codes were used: 95252
How do the internet speeds in Valley Springs compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the Valley Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alamo, Fairfax, Fort Irwin, Fruitridge Pocket, Pacifica, Rancho San Diego, Shell Ridge
Who has the fastest internet service in Valley Springs?
Xfinity with a download speed of 150 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Valley Springs.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Valley Springs - AT&T.
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 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Valley Springs, 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.
Valley Springs 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
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages