9 Best Internet Providers in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Downtown Walnut Creek based on Walnut Creek customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Downtown Walnut Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 95.46% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Walnut Creek, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown Walnut Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Walnut Creek Internet Providers

Based on 379 reviews from Walnut Creek internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Downtown Walnut Creek residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Walnut Creek, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 93.7% coverage in Downtown Walnut Creek.

At a national level, based on 4257 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Walnut Creek?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sonic should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Downtown Walnut Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Unwired	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Walnut Creek

Based on data reported by Downtown Walnut Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Downtown Walnut Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Astound Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown Walnut Creek customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Downtown Walnut Creek

Downtown Walnut Creek Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Downtown Walnut Creek below, including the metrics used and how Downtown Walnut Creek compares to the rest of Walnut Creek and nation.

Downtown Walnut Creek ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Walnut Creek	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown Walnut Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.82%	57.51%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	5,440 Mbps	5,452 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Downtown Walnut Creek.	10.3	9.5	6.8

 

Downtown Walnut Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Walnut Creek	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	26%	29%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	99%	97%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	86%	88%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	86%	88%	76%

Downtown Walnut Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown Walnut Creek is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown Walnut Creek is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown Walnut Creek have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown Walnut Creek ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

99% of Downtown Walnut Creek households have an internet connection despite having 99.77% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Downtown Walnut Creek residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Downtown Walnut Creek?

How Much Speed does a Downtown Walnut Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown Walnut Creek is 1.9, which is smaller than the Walnut Creek average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown Walnut Creek's average household income is $128,248 which is about average for the Walnut Creek average of $158,129 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Downtown Walnut Creek also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Walnut Creek average of 13%. Additionally, 26% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 29% of residents in Walnut Creek who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown Walnut Creek has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown Walnut Creek households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Walnut Creek?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Walnut Creek?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Downtown Walnut Creek is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Downtown Walnut Creek is Verizon.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Unwired, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Downtown Walnut Creek, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Downtown Walnut Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown Walnut Creek stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Downtown Walnut Creek's A- ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.