Not sure which Race Communications plan to pick? You’re in the right place.
Every Race plan is built on the same foundation, so choosing comes down to one question: how much speed does your household need? Here’s the short version, then a closer look at each plan.
- Internet 500 500 Mbps Smaller households and lighter everyday use. Check availability
- Most popularGigabit Internet 1 Gig The right fit for most homes. Fast and reliable for whatever your household needs day to day. Check availability
- 5 Gigabit Internet 5 Gig For power users who regularly push their connection to the limit. Select markets only. Check availability
- 10 Gigabit Internet 10 Gig The fastest residential speed available in California. Built for the most demanding users. Check availability
Upload speeds match download speeds on every plan. Pricing varies by community.
How Much Internet Speed Do You Need?
Internet speed is measured in Mbps (megabits per second) or Gbps (gigabits per second). Both describe how much data moves through your connection at once. The more devices, people, or demanding tasks on your network at the same time, the more speed you’ll want.
A single person streaming a show and checking email needs a lot less than a household with kids gaming, adults on video calls, and a dozen smart home devices all running simultaneously. The good news: Race offers a tier for every scenario.
Find the plan that’s right for your home
Free professional installation, no contracts and a GigaSpire router included on every plan.
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Race Communications Internet Plans, Explained
Internet 500: For Lighter Households and Everyday Use
- 500 Mbps download
- 500 Mbps upload
A practical fit for
- Individuals or couples who browse, stream and video call without putting heavy demands on the connection.
- Homes where a few devices are connected at once: a laptop, a phone or two, a smart TV.
- Everyday tasks like HD streaming, social media, music, and working from home on standard productivity tools.
Gigabit Internet: Our Most Popular Plan
- 1,000 Mbps download
- 1,000 Mbps upload
- Most popular
A great fit for most homes, including
- Families with multiple people online at the same time.
- Households where streaming, video calls and browsing are happening simultaneously.
- Anyone who works from home and wants reliable, fast performance day in and day out.
- Households with a solid collection of connected devices: phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs and more.
- People who want a future-ready connection that won’t feel slow as their needs grow.
If you’re not sure which plan to pick, Gigabit Internet is where most customers land, and they don’t look back.
5 Gigabit Internet: Built for Power-Users
- 5,000 Mbps download
- 5,000 Mbps upload
- Select markets
Ideal for
- Creative professionals uploading or downloading large media projects.
- Homes with a high concentration of connected devices, security cameras or smart home systems.
- Early adopters who want to stay well ahead of their bandwidth needs.
- Households that back up or sync large files to the cloud while streaming and gaming at the same time.
10 Gigabit Internet: The Fastest Residential Speeds in California
- 10,000 Mbps download
- 10,000 Mbps upload
Perfect for
- Power users managing enormous datasets or running servers from home.
- Ultra-high-definition streaming, VR/AR, or virtual production setups that demand zero lag.
- Large households or small offices where a high volume of devices stay connected around the clock.
- Customers who want a connection that exceeds today’s demands and is ready for whatever comes next.
Which Race Communications Plan Is Right for You?
Your household is smaller and your day-to-day internet needs are light.
Internet 500You’re like most people: a busy home with several devices and people online at the same time.
Gigabit InternetYou’re a power user with serious bandwidth demands.
5 Gig or 10 GigYour speed is fine, but Wi-Fi drops in certain rooms. A faster plan won’t fix that on its own.
Whole Home Wi-Fi
Still have questions? Reach us at 877.722.3833. We’re happy to help you find the right fit.
Need Strong Wi-Fi in Every Room?
Your plan sets how fast internet reaches your home. How well Wi-Fi reaches every room depends on your home’s size, layout and building materials. If the back bedroom, the garage office or the patio keeps dropping out, a faster plan alone won’t fix it.
New from Race
Race Whole Home Wi-Fi
$15/month add-on
Fast fiber to your home, and great Wi-Fi throughout it. A Race technician designs and sets up a mesh Wi-Fi network for your home, and Race supports it from then on, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
- Professional setup: your technician runs coverage and heat-map tests, then places mesh units where your home needs them.
- Mesh equipment: up to two mesh units, based on your home’s coverage needs, with no upfront equipment cost.
- One managed network: Race supports your router and mesh units together as one system.
- Easy to manage: see and control your network in the Race CommandIQ app.
Works with every Race residential plan. Available in select areas. Wi-Fi speeds still vary by device and location in your home.
Find the plan that’s right for your home
Free professional installation, no contracts and a GigaSpire router included on every plan.
Pricing varies by community. Enter your address to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions about Race Communications Plans & Pricing
What internet plans does Race Communications offer?
Race offers four fiber internet plans: Internet 500, Gigabit Internet, 5 Gigabit Internet and 10 Gigabit Internet. Availability varies by community.
What is included with every Race plan?
Every Race plan includes free professional installation, a free GigaSpire router, unlimited data, no contracts, symmetrical upload and download speeds, and the Race CommandIQ app to manage your Wi-Fi and monitor usage. Pricing and the plans on offer vary by community.
What does symmetrical speeds mean?
Symmetrical means your upload speed matches your download speed. Most providers give you fast downloads but slow uploads. With Race, both directions are equal, which matters for video calls, cloud backups, gaming and anything you send, not just receive.
Which internet plan is right for me?
For most households, Gigabit Internet is the most popular choice and a great starting point. If your household is smaller with lighter day-to-day use, Internet 500 is a solid fit. If you regularly push your connection to the limit with large file transfers, heavy cloud use or a high number of devices, 5 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit may be worth considering.
Is Gigabit Internet too much speed for a regular household?
Not at all. Gigabit Internet is our most popular plan because it works well for a wide range of households, not just power users. Whether a couple of people are streaming and working from home or a busier household has multiple devices running at once, Gigabit handles it without breaking a sweat.
What is the fastest internet plan Race offers?
10 Gigabit Internet is the fastest residential plan Race offers, and the fastest residential speed available anywhere in California. It delivers 10,000 Mbps of symmetrical fiber speed.
Will a faster plan fix weak Wi-Fi in some rooms?
Not always. Your plan sets the speed coming into your home, but Wi-Fi coverage depends on your home’s size, layout and building materials. If some rooms have a weak signal, Race Whole Home Wi-Fi can help: for $15/month, a Race technician tests your coverage and places up to two mesh units where your home needs them. It’s available in select areas.