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Best Internet Providers in San Francisco, CA

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Top 13 Internet Service Providers in San Francisco, CA

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1. AT&T

95.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 55.00/mo *
95.5% Available

2. Xfinity

96.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo
96.5% Available

3. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
100% Available

4. T-Mobile Home Internet

36.1% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
36.1% Available

5. EarthLink

16.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
16.5% Available

6. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

7. XNET WiFi

36.1% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
36.1% Available

8. Etheric

60.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fixed Wireless
60.8% Available

9. Wave Broadband

15.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
1.5 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 20.00/mo *
*Includes autopay/e-bill discount. | Price does not include Internet Infrastructure Fee of up to $16.93/mo, subject to change.
15.4% Available

10. Unwired LTD

79.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps Fixed Wireless
79.3% Available

11. Sonic

42.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
10 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo *
*Bundled with one home phone line.
42.8% Available

12. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

13. Verizon

56.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
56.9% Available

Internet Service Providers in San Francisco, California

AT&T Fiber is a strong choice for fiber internet in San Francisco. It covers 54.3 percent of the city and offers impressive speeds up to 5 Gbps. Its cheapest plan starts at $55 per month. For people who need even faster speeds, Sonic is another great option. It offers coverage in 42.8 percent of the city and speeds up to 10 Gbps for $49.99 per month.

When it comes to cable, Xfinity is the dominant player. It covers 96.4 percent of San Francisco with speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at just $30 per month. If you prefer more budget-friendly plans, Astound Broadband Powered by Wave also offers cable internet, covering 15.4 percent of the area with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps and plans starting at $20 per month.

For wireless options, 5G is available in the area. Verizon 5G Home Internet covers 56.9 percent of the city. EarthLink is another option, offering 5G internet in 16.5 percent of the city and speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95 per month.

AT&T Internet provides DSL coverage in 95.5 percent of San Francisco, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps for $60 per month. It’s a reliable alternative in areas where fiber and cable aren’t available.

An Overview of Internet Providers in San Francisco By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 54%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 96%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 96%
Etheric Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 61%
San Bruno Municipal Cable TV Cable 300 Mbps 1%
Wave Broadband Cable 1.5 Gbps 15%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 3%
Unwired LTD Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps 79%
Sonic Fiber 10 Gbps 43%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 36%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 57%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 17%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps 36%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 96%
Unwired LTD Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps 79%
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 54%
Sonic Fiber 10 Gbps 43%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 96%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 36%
Wave Broadband Cable 1.5 Gbps 15%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 57%
Etheric Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 61%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 3%
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless 200 Mbps 1%
San Bruno Municipal Cable TV Cable 300 Mbps 1%

Fastest San Francisco Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 55% of San Francisco)

AT&T Fiber

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

54.3%

Sonic

10 Gbps

10 Gbps

42.8%

Cable
(Covering 98.9% of San Francisco)

Xfinity

2 Gbps

200 Mbps

96.4%

Astound Broadband Powered by Wave

1.5 Gbps

50 Mbps

15.4%

DSL
(Covering 82.9% of San Francisco)

AT&T Internet

100 Mbps

20 Mbps

95.5%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 94.6% of San Francisco)

Webpass

1 Gbps

1 Gbps

0.2%

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

56.9%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of San Francisco)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Viasat Internet

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in San Francisco

Average download speed in San Francisco:

191 Mbps

Based on 453,988 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in San Francisco

  1. AT&T - Most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  2. Xfinity - Most Cable availability
  3. Viasat - Most internet coverage in San Francisco
  4. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  5. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  6. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  7. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  8. Etheric - Fixed wireless up to 1000 Mbps
  9. Wave Broadband - Cable or Fiber up to 1500 Mbps
  10. Unwired LTD - Fixed wireless up to 300 Mbps
  11. Sonic - Fast download speeds in San Francisco
  12. Starlink - Widely available
  13. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in San Francisco

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in San Francisco

Internet service providers in San Francisco use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 99%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in San Francisco, CA

Hotspot
79 New Montgomery
San Francisco, CA 94105
Hotspot
455 Arkansas St
San Francisco, CA 94107
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30 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108
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1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
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1453 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
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55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
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536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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875 Howard Street Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94103
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350 Rhode Island Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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