Internet providers in Oakland, CA

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What is the best internet provider in Oakland?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Oakland

Cable

91%
Coverage

DSL

72%
Coverage

Fiber

84%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Oakland

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Oakland

100%

California

79%

USA

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Oakland Residential Internet Coverage

Oakland is currently one of the largest cities in California, and it_s particularly known for its strong business communities. High-speed internet is a necessity in this region.

Through New Edge Networks, many neighborhoods scattered around Oakland can choose DSL or copper wireline internet. In the west, covered neighborhoods include Acorn, Prescott, Peralta, and Brookfield Village. There is minimal coverage throughout the central part of the city, with most covered neighborhoods lying in the southcentral part of the city. Eastern neighborhoods in the New Edge Networks service area include Redwood Heights, Piedmont Pines, and Glen Highlands.

Sonic.net has one of the largest networks in Oakland, with coverage extending far north and south of the city limits. The network runs through highly populated central areas like Oak Tree, Saint Elizabeth, Melrose, and Lake Merritt.

The same is true for Xfinity, one of the region_s most well-known cable networks. Coverage reaches every part of Oakland and many communities lying to the north, south, east, and west of the city.

Last but not least, the fiber and DSL networks of AT&T offer service options to much of Oakland, as well.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Oakland

Sonic offers internet at speeds up to 10000 Mbps

AT&T offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

EarthLink offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

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Summary of Oakland internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Astound Broadband	Cable & DSL	1200 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Sail Internet	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Sail Internet
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Google Fiber Webpass	Fiber	1000 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Google Fiber Webpass
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.	DSL	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.
Etheric Networks	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Etheric Networks

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Oakland, CA

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