Internet providers in Sacramento, CA

What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

Checking email
Streaming music on one device
Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video on one device
Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming HD video on a few devices
Multiplayer online gaming
Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
Downloading files quickly
Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

Doing a lot of almost anything

What is the fastest internet provider in Sacramento?

AT&T and Frontier are the fastest internet service providers (ISP) in Sacramento, with fiber speeds up to 7,000 Mbps, but much of Sacramento doesn’t have the fiber infrastructure required for those plans.

The fastest widely available ISP in Sacramento is the cable internet provider, Xfinity, which offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. Xfinity scored second place in our fastest internet providers in 2022 analysis, second only to Google Fiber—pretty impressive for a cable ISP.

Provider	Max speeds (download/upload)	Internet type
AT&T	5,000 Mbps/5,000 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	View Plans
Xfinity	1,200/35 Mbps	Cable	View Plans
Frontier	Up to 7,000 Mbps/7,000 Mpbs (for fiber)	Fiber, DSL	View Plans
Consolidated Communications	Up to 100 Mbps/100 Mbps	Fiber, DSL

Wireless speeds may vary.

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What is the cheapest internet provider in Sacramento?

Xfinity is the cheapest internet provider in Sacramento. Its Connect internet plan provides up to 75 Mbps of download speed for just $19.99 per month—this is probably the best option for most customers looking for a budget plan in Sacramento because of the wide availability and quality of service provided by Xfinity. Another option is the DSL provider, Consolidated Communications’ 50 Mbps internet plan for $25.00 per month

Provider	Price	Max speeds
Xfinity	$30.00/mo.*	75 Mbps	View Plans
Consolidated Communications	$25.00/mo.	Up to 50 Mbps
Frontier	$29.99/mo.#	Up to 200 Mbps (for fiber)	View Plans
AT&T	$55.00/mo.***	300 Mbps	View Plans

*For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. In select areas where available.

# w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month. Max speeds are wired. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charge on disconnect applies.

***Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes & fees. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Call or go to www.fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.

Internet deals and promotions in Sacramento

We no longer recommend Hughesnet for residential internet service. For more information on affordable satellite internet, see our overview of satellite providers, including Starlink.

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Save up to $25 every month when you bundle unlimited wireless with home internet from AT&T Seniors: Bundle 2 mobile lines and AT&T Fiber for just $99 per month. Refer a friend to AT&T and you both get a credit on your bill.	Get the Deal
	Add Xfinity mobile and get $25 a month off internet faster than a gig. Also, get unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment for 24 months. Also, get fast, reliable internet with Wifi equipment included for $25/mo for 2 years if you live in one of the following states- WI, MN, MO, KS, TX, CO, ID, UT, AZ, NM, CA, OR, WA only. Offer valid until 3/21.	Get the Deal
	Get a $400 credit on certain Samsung products at Best Buy with Frontier Fiber 1 Gig+ Get a Wi-Fi 7 router from Eero included with any Frontier Fiber Internet plan with speeds of at least 500Mbps Get Netflix Premium and Pro Wi-Fi with 5Gbps internet from Frontier Fiber.	Get the Deal
	Get a 12-month price lock when you sign up for fiber internet from EarthLink Enjoy discounts and coupons with EarthLink Perks when you sign up for a qualifying fiber internet plan	Get the Deal
	Get an Amazon Gift card worth up to $200 when you order Verizon Fios internet online Combine home internet and mobile for just $70 per month with a new Verizon One bundle Get a $20 monthly discount for six months on a new YouTube TV subscription when you sign up through Verizon	Get the Deal
	Get a 5-Year Price Guarantee with any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan Get your first month on T-Mobile when you order a new 5G Home Internet plan, plus up to $200 back Get Hulu (With Ads) and Paramount+ Essential included on a new All-in plan from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	Get the Deal
	Get free professional installation of home internet from Hughesnet, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection Save up to $25 every month during your first year of home internet service with Hughesnet
	Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan from Viasat Get a $300 Mastercard™ Reward Card when you switch to Viasat from another satellite internet provider by July 17 Save $30 per month for three months when you sign up for a new Viasat Essentials plan and mention this deal	Get the Deal

What are the fiber internet providers in Sacramento?

Sacramento’s only fiber internet provider is AT&T. The good news is that if you’re only going to have access to a single fiber ISP, AT&T is a great choice—AT&T internet plans feature no annual contracts, no data caps, and no 12-month price hikes. AT&T also has a great selection of plans to choose from and fair rates.

Fiber internet providers in Sacramento

AT&T—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps

EarthLink—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps

Best internet providers in Sacramento

Frontier: Best overall
Xfinity: Best for speed
AT&T Fiber: Best for reliability
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Best customer feedback
Fidium Fiber: Best fiber availability

Summary of Sacramento internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	Fiber	7000 Mbps	3.5/5
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	5G Home & Fiber	7000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLinkor call 833-811-8784
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	498 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internetor call 833-469-4276
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
unWired Broadband	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	4.0/5
Fidium Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5
MINTernet	5G Home	415 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for MINTernet
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Succeed.Net	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A
DigitalPath, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	75 Mbps	4.0/5
Ruralnet Wireless LLC	Fixed Wireless	3 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Ruralnet Wireless LLC

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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Highest-rated internet providers in Sacramento

T-Mobile Home Internet is currently the top-rated internet service provider in Sacramento and offers 5G home internet.

In our annual customer satisfaction survey, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet received the highest ratings, with stellar performance in every category. T-Mobile customers were particularly happy with their pricing and customer service. Xfinity, Sacramento’s primary cable internet provider, also did very well overall but saw particularly high ratings for internet speed, receiving the best speed ratings for the second year in a row.

Frontier offers internet at speeds up to 7000 Mbps

EarthLink offers internet at speeds up to 7000 Mbps

AT&T offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

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Xfinity vs. AT&T

Compare Sacremento’s two fastest providers and find out which is best for you.

Xfinity vs. Frontier

Choose Xfinity for consistently fast speeds and wide availability. Choose Frontier for affordable bundles and fast fiber upload speeds.

Cable vs. Fiber: Which Internet Type Is Right for You?

Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?

AT&T in Sacramento

AT&T covers the entire downtown Sacramento area, as well as nearly all the nearby suburbs. Coverage stretches from Natomas Creek and Village 12 in the north to Valley High and Meadowview in the south. If you live in Sacramento, chances are good AT&T Internet covers you.

Xfinity in Sacramento

Xfinity internet service isn’t quite as widespread as AT&T in the Sacramento area. It covers most of the downtown area, but some southwestern neighborhoods like Little Pocket and Greenhaven will have to look elsewhere.

Frontier in Sacramento

Frontier DSL internet coverage is mostly limited to a small area downtown, including the central neighborhoods of Richards and American River Parkway. Other areas with Frontier service include Del Paso Park and Ben Ali.

Satellite internet in Sacramento

Thanks to its nationwide coverage, satellite internet is available to all Sacramento residents. If you can’t find a plan that fits your needs with AT&T or Xfinity, check out Hughesnet and Viasat.

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Internet providers in Sacramento, CA

What’s a good internet speed?

What is the fastest internet provider in Sacramento?

Looking for an easy way to test and track your internet speed anywhere?

What is the cheapest internet provider in Sacramento?

Internet deals and promotions in Sacramento