California's First Rural Gigabit Internet

Yes. Your monthly rate is locked for 5 years from the day you start service, so what you pay today is what you pay in 2031. This is not an introductory rate that jumps after a few months. Plans start at $39.95 a month, and our local team will quote the exact rate for your address and the speed you need. There is no equipment fee and no installation charge. The lock covers your monthly service rate; taxes, optional add-ons, and any plan changes you choose to make later are separate. Call 800-982-7675 and we will walk you through the options.

No contracts. Our plans are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime by calling 800-982-7675. There are no termination fees. The 5-year price lock protects you from rate increases; it does not lock you into staying. Every plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try Softcom risk-free.

Upload speed is the clearest difference. Freedom GIG delivers 200 Mbps upload. Ookla's Speedtest data put Starlink's US median upload at 19.3 Mbps in the second half of 2025, which is below the FCC's 20 Mbps broadband minimum. Upload is what carries video calls, security camera feeds, and cloud backups. The second difference is what you actually pay over time: Starlink raised prices for existing customers in June 2026, their $0 hardware offer requires a 12-month commitment, and some regions carry a one-time demand surcharge, so it is worth checking your address at their checkout before you sign. Our plans start at $39.95 a month with no contract, free professional installation, and your rate locked for 5 years. You also get a local team in Galt on the phone at 800-982-7675 instead of a support ticket.

Softcom covers over 1,000 square miles across the Central Valley with 20+ local towers. We serve Galt, Lodi, Wilton, Elk Grove, Herald, Acampo, Thornton, Clements, Lockeford, Walnut Grove, Lake Camanche, and surrounding rural areas. Use the chat on this page to check your exact address instantly. If you are near the edge of our coverage, we can schedule a free 15-minute site survey.

Most installations happen within 24-48 hours, and same-day is often available. Our local team in Galt handles everything: we mount the equipment, aim it, test it, and make sure it works before we leave. There is no self-install kit to figure out and no separate installation charge.

Remote workers need upload speed, and that is where we dominate. Freedom GIG delivers 200 Mbps upload, enough to run video calls, upload large files, and keep Ring cameras streaming while your whole family is online. Our customers tell us they stopped apologizing for their connection during meetings. Over 54,800 customers trust Softcom, including the City of Galt.

We have a range of plans starting at $39.95 a month. At the top end, Freedom GIG is California's first rural gigabit service at 1,000 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload, and Freedom 400 delivers 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. Every plan includes free professional installation, no data caps, no throttling based on how much you use, and a rate locked for 5 years. Which plan fits depends on your address and what your household does online, so call 800-982-7675 and our local team will match you to the right speed and give you exact pricing.