Who is our top ranked provider in Tara Hills CA? [Updated]

Best Tara Hills Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Tara 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 Tara 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
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	94.9%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	93.3%
3	Etheric Networks	wireless	150 Mbps	150 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Tara Hills 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

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 Tara Hills of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Contra Costa County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Tara Hills Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Contra Costa County is 26.6 Mbps based upon 4169808 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Tara Hills is 7.19 Mbps. This is 2.3% slower than the average in California and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Tara Hills is 21.4% faster than the Contra Costa County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Tara Hills 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
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

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 Tara 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 Tara Hills, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Tara Hills?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 94806

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 Tara Hills 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 Tara Hills compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Tara Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Berkeley, Big Bear Lake, El Dorado Hills, Heber, Penn Valley, Wildomar, Yuba City

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Tara 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 Tara Hills, California?

Etheric Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Tara Hills.

Tara 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.