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- Free WiFi Equipment for 24 months
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Electricity
Electric Providers in Palo Alto
Palo Alto Utilities
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas Providers in Palo Alto
City of Palo Alto
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Internet
Top 8 Internet Providers in Palo Alto
Xfinity
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- Speeds up to
- 2 Gbps
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 98.77%
AT&T Fiber
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- Speeds up to
- 5 Gbps
- Type
- Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 95.97%
Starlink
Internet Anywhere You Are
- Speeds up to
- 400 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet Great for Renters
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 97.21%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 498 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- 1.2 TB
- Availability
- 76.39%
AT&T Air
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 75.9%
- Speeds up to
- 150 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- 150-850 GB
- Availability
- 100%
- Speeds up to
- Varies
- Type
- Fiber, Cable, 5G, & Satellite
- Data cap
- Varies
- Availability
- 95%
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Palo Alto Connectivity
Broadband (100/20 Mbps)
99.0%
1 Gig download
92.1%
Fiber
45.8%
Share of residents with access. Source:
FCC National Broadband Map.
Water & Sewer
Water & Sewage Providers in Palo Alto
CO
CITY OF PALO ALTO
P.O. Box 10250 3201 EAST BAYSHORE RD PALO ALTO, CA 94303
- Service
- Water & sewage
- Contact
- Phone
Palo Alto drinking water quality: 4 contaminants above health guidelines, none above legal limits
Primary source: surface water. Levels are averages of EPA SDWA LCR and UCMR 3–5 samples. Health guidelines come from the EPA, WHO, or state health departments; legal limits are EPA regulations.
Contaminant
Palo Alto
Health guideline
Legal limit
Lead Above guideline
8.2 ppb
0 ppb
15 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent) Above guideline
0.0825 ppb
0.02 ppb
None set
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Above guideline
30.9813 ppb
0.1 ppb
60 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Above guideline
31.7384 ppb
.06 ppb
None set
Chlorate
127.875 ppb
210 ppb
None set
Chromium (total)
0.25 ppb
100 ppb
100 ppb
Six brominated haloacetic acids
0.7572 ppb
Not set
None set
Manganese
3.25 ppb
100 ppb
None set
Quinoline
0.022 ppb
.01 ppb
None set
Strontium
71.5 ppb
1.5 ppm
None set
Vanadium
0.38 ppb
21 ppb
None set
Trash & Recycling
Top 2 Trash and Recycling Providers in Palo Alto
BJ
BAY JUNK Palo Alto
855 El Camino Real 13A, #317, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Y
Yellowsack
2100 Geng Rd #210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Utilities Summary for Palo Alto, CA
| Electric Companies: | 1 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 1 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 2 |
| Municipal Electricity: | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Palo Alto?
Not at this time, the state of California has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Palo Alto is Palo Alto Utilities.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, the state of California has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between City of Palo Alto or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Palo Alto.
What is the average utility bill in Palo Alto?
On average, the residents of Palo Alto, CA pay around $267.20 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Palo Alto on average pay 62.5% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Palo Alto offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, City of Palo Alto is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Palo Alto with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Palo Alto?
Xfinity is the fastest internet service provider in Palo Alto, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps to 98.77% of the city.