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Internet providers in San Francisco, CA

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1. Optimum
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(733)◊
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2. AT&T
87% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(1603)◊
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3. Xfinity
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

User Rating(1916)◊
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4. EarthLink
85% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(69)◊
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Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

5. Astound Broadband
38% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

User Rating(173)◊
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6. Sonic
38% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

User Rating(17)◊
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7. Sail Internet
58% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(2)◊
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8. HughesNet
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)◊
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9. Viasat
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(327)◊
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10. T-Mobile Home Internet.
57% available in San Francisco
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

User Rating(319)◊
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11. Google Fiber Webpass
49% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(2)◊
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12. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Francisco
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(14)◊
13. Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.
86% available in San Francisco
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(0)◊
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14. Etheric Networks
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(2)◊
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1. Comcast Business
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(40)◊
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2. Earthlink Business
86% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(69)◊
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3. Astound Broadband
37% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

User Rating(173)◊
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4. Sonic
35% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

User Rating(17)◊
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5. Sail Internet
58% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(2)◊
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6. HughesNet
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)◊
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7. Viasat
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(327)◊
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8. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Francisco
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(14)◊
9. Ooma
86% available in San Francisco
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(0)◊
10. Zayo Group
38% available in San Francisco
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(1)◊
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11. Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.
86% available in San Francisco
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(0)◊
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12. Etheric Networks
99% available in San Francisco
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(2)◊
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1. Verizon Wireless
Available in San Francisco
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. AT&T Wireless
Available in San Francisco
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

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3. Xfinity Mobile
Available in San Francisco
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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4. Mint
Available in San Francisco
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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5. Visible
Available in San Francisco
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating◊
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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in San Francisco by the numbers

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the San Francisco area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$46.65/mo

Average speed
153.2 Mbps

Average install time
38 days

Average installation cost
$99.95

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Average download speed
153.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
40.7 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
47.5 ms

Average jitter
211.3 ms

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Summary of San Francisco internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
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 & Fiber 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.
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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in San Francisco

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Sonic

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Derek M | 10-10-2023

Service has frequent hiccups (out for 5-60 seconds a couple times a day) which can disrupt connections. Price increased from $49.99 to $87.61 (+75%!) without notice.

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Philippe F | 08-02-2023

Service stability is not what it used to be with somewhat more frequent downtimes. Substantial cost increase in part due to mandatory voice service fees, even if we don't use them. Download speed is generally good

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Michael F | 05-17-2023

Gigabit fiber is always fast (up and down) and low-latency — never the evening slowdowns I used to get with cable. It has very good uptime - has gone down well under once per year. Price is good, and they don't try to upsell you or sell your information to advertisers. What is not to like?

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XFINITY

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Karl C | 11-04-2018

If you enjoy playing games with your internet provider, go with Xfinity. They know all the games. They will mess with your rates, increasing them over time, and they will nickel and dime you with little fees and charges. Want a consistent bill? You won't find it here. Instead you'll spend hours on the phone with them every few months trying to negotiate a package because every rate the offer is "promotional" and will increase after the promotion period. You would think that in Silicon Valley there would be a wide variety of providers, but unfortunately that is not the case, so we are left with Xfinity and all of their nonsense.

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AT&T

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Jennifer Q | 02-09-2015

I am looking for a better service provider. AT&T has difficulty keeping things fixed. When I call I am always told there is trouble on the line someone finds when resting it and makes attempt to repair. In less than a month, the issue comes back and another phone call is needed. They should have this stuff automated and know when there are issues to fix. Their customer service line is so automated, however, you will need to answer a dozen questions to get to a human, when half the time I need to transferred and the call breaks. It's too often that I need to call them. Mt website host even ran a trace route to see why I kept getting time outs and discovered AT&T was the issue. It is not great for business or home use. Good luck even trying to watch Netflix. It is an endless "network error" experience.

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Clayton W | 11-23-2014

the service is terrible and the speeds are never consistent. I am paying an outrageous amount for service and yet I have to resort to my phone for most my internet use

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