Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California's Urban Markets

Overview

Affordable broadband depends not only on availability, but also on meaningful competition among providers. This report examines how broadband competition affects residential internet pricing across California’s major urban markets using address-level data on broadband availability and promotional pricing from the state’s largest fixed broadband providers. The analysis explores how pricing varies with local competitive conditions and outlines policy considerations relevant to broadband affordability.

You can find the full report here: Broadband Competition and Pricing Strategies in California's Urban Markets

 
Technical Appendices

The technical appendices provide supporting data, maps, and additional analysis that complement the main report, including provider-specific pricing tables, promotional examples, and geographic analyses. The appendices are provided as a separate document to support deeper technical review.