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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 47% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 64% |
CALTEL Connections 
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$67.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | DSL | 25% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cal.net | - | 1 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 27% |
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Zinnia Networks Inc.
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- | - | Wireless | 27% |
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CALTEL Connections
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$67.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
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Volcano Communications Company
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$47.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 4.130% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 91.69%
2 providers - 53.81%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 88%, broadband coverage in the 95252 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 95252 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 75% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 67% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Valley Springs, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 95252 area, and 53.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 95252, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 95252 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and CALTEL Connections bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 95252 ZIP code, covering 47% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 64% of the area. Valley Springs’s third most-available internet provider, CALTEL Connections, offers DSL to around 25% of residents in the 95252 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 95252 ZIP code, covering 47% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Valley Springs, $55.82.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Springs, $2.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 95252 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Springs's providers, 51 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to most households in the 95252 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 95252 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Valley Springs, $55.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Springs, $2.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 95252 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Springs's providers, 51 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CALTEL Connections offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 95252 ZIP code, covering 25% of the area.
DSL internet from CALTEL Connections uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CALTEL Connections start at $67.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Valley Springs, $55.82.
CALTEL Connections customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.72 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Springs, $2.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CALTEL Connections offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 49 Mbps in 95252 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Springs's providers, 51 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 95252 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 95252 and the greater Valley Springs area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Valley Springs at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Valley Springs at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 95252 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 95252 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 47% of households in 95252. The next fastest internet provider in the 95252 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 64% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 95252 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valley Springs, $55.82.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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