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Internet and Broadband in Alta, CA
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 90.4%
- California 93.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.9%
- California 78.9%
- Cellular data plan only
- 17.6%
- California 10.8%
- No internet access
- 8.8%
- California 4.6%
Alta has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
261 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription23690.4%
- Broadband of any type23690.4%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL15960.9%
- Satellite6826.1%
- Cellular data plan only4617.6%
- Internet access without a subscription20.8%
- No internet access238.8%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta, CA | 90.4% | 60.9% | 17.6% | 8.8% |
| Placer County | 94.2% | 79.5% | 9.7% | 3.6% |
| California | 93.5% | 78.9% | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Alta, CA?
- 90.4% of households in Alta, CA have a broadband internet subscription, and 8.8% have no internet access.
- How does Alta compare with California?
- The households with broadband in Alta is 90.4%, compared with 93.5% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates