In Carmichael there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Carmichael

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

99.42%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

99.19%

Avg. Speed:

90 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | Fiber

Availability:

53.25%

Avg. Speed:

80 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

12.35%

Avg. Speed:

986 Mbps

sonic | DSL

Availability:

1.75%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

48.68%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Carmichael are not shown.

 

Carmichael Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Carmichael is internet available?

Carmichael, CA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.42% of Carmichael. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Carmichael above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Carmichael.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Carmichael?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Carmichael.

Carmichael, CA map of local internet speeds

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The average Carmichael home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.42% of residents can get.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Carmichael?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carmichael you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.02% of Carmichael homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 87.41% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Carmichael homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Carmichael

Carmichael, CA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Carmichael internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Carmichael based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Carmichael internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Carmichael homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Carmichael internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Carmichael is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carmichael, along with details on where in Carmichael and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Carmichael, CA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 99.42%, or 48,828 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carmichael area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carmichael.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Carmichael customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carmichael cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Carmichael cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Carmichael, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 99.19%, or 48,712 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carmichael area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carmichael.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carmichael customers is up to 90 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 77.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carmichael DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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AT&T's Carmichael DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 87.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications Fiber in Carmichael, CA

Consolidated fiber coverage

About 53.25%, or 26,153 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, central, west, southeast, east, northwest, and north Carmichael area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Carmichael.

 

Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds

Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from Consolidated goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carmichael customers is up to 80 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Consolidated Communications customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 74.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Carmichael fiber providers. Consolidated offers 6 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 80 Mbps.

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Consolidated's Carmichael fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 74.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Carmichael, CA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 12.35%, or 6,067 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, east, west, and south Carmichael area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carmichael.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carmichael customers is up to 986 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 97.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carmichael fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 976 Mbps.

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AT&T's Carmichael fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

sonic DSL in Carmichael, CA

sonic DSL coverage

About 1.75%, or 857 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Carmichael area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carmichael.

 

sonic DSL download speeds

sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from sonic goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Carmichael customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to sonic customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

sonic DSL upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic DSL. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Carmichael DSL providers. sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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sonic's Carmichael DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Carmichael, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 48.68%, or 23,909 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carmichael area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Carmichael.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carmichael. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carmichael. The fastest plan anyone in Carmichael can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Carmichael customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Carmichael. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Carmichael download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Carmichael fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carmichael is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Carmichael fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Carmichael Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carmichael or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Carmichael compare to the rest of California?

Internet speeds in Carmichael are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 99.42% in Carmichael.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carmichael are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.98%
97.52%
99.92%
99.99%
99.90%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
96.60%
99.59%
99.94%
100.00%
0.00%

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