8 Best Internet Providers in Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Glen Elder, Sacramento, 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 Glen Elder, Sacramento, CA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Glen Elder, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Glen Elder

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Glen Elder Internet Providers

Based on 377 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Glen Elder residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.15 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 22.0% coverage in Glen Elder.

At a national level, based on 4447 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glen Elder?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Glen Elder

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	unWired Broadband	400 Mbps
	GeoLinks	200 Mbps
	DigitalPath	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glen Elder

Based on data reported by Glen Elder ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Glen Elder. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,281 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glen Elder?

California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.27 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Glen Elder customers with an average price rating of 3.81 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Glen Elder, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Glen Elder

Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder below, including the metrics used and how Glen Elder compares to the rest of Sacramento and nation.

Glen Elder ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Elder	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Glen Elder that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	65.11%	51.37%	71.53%
	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.	3,929 Mbps	2,907 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Glen Elder.	7.6	8.7	7.1

 

Glen Elder Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Elder	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.	3.9	2.8	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.	5%	20%	15%
	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%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	94%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	75%	80%	76%
	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.	75%	80%	77%

Glen Elder ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Glen Elder is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Glen Elder is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Glen Elder have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Glen Elder 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.

90% of Glen Elder households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder?

How Much Speed does a Glen Elder Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Glen Elder is 3.9, which is larger than the Sacramento average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Glen Elder’s average household income is $50,300 which is much lower than the Sacramento average of $108,572 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Glen Elder also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Sacramento average of 17%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 20% of residents in Sacramento who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Glen Elder has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Glen Elder households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Glen Elder?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Glen Elder?

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 Glen Elder is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Glen Elder is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, unWired Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Glen Elder, 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 Glen Elder compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder’s B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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