Best Internet Providers in Acorn, Oakland, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Acorn has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Acorn.
Ranks compare Acorn with the 61 neighborhoods in Oakland.
The Best Internet in Acorn, Oakland, CA at a Glance
Acorn Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Unwired
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Acorn, Oakland, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Acorn based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Acorn, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.07% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Acorn?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Acorn, Oakland
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How Acorn Compares to the Rest of Oakland
Acorn's report card score is 60th of 61 and its connectivity index is 50th of 61.
| Measure | Acorn | Rank among neighborhoods in Oakland | Oakland | Alameda County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.7% | 60th of 61 | 90.7% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Arroyo Viejo and Clinton and 6 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,166 Mbps | 58th of 61 | 7,941 Mbps | 5,718 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Allendale and Clinton and 6 more (10,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | Tied 43rd of 61 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 7.1 | Bushrod and Temescal (12.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 30th of 61 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Highland (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 47th of 61 | 25% | 26% | 15% | Piedmont Pines (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 51st of 61 | 96% | 97% | 96% | Caballo Hills and Piedmont Pines (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 42nd of 61 | 91% | 94% | 91% | Caballo Hills (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 42nd of 61 | 77% | 83% | 76% | Caballo Hills (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 52nd of 61 | 81% | 88% | 81% | Merriwood and Montclair (99%) |
| Median household income | $54,471 | 58th of 61 | $110,209 | $142,605 | $93,246 | Montclair ($250,001) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | Tied 1st of 61 | 14% | 16% | 16% | Tied with Coliseum |
Fiber reaches 37.7% of homes in Acorn, against 90.7% across Oakland and 73.5% across Alameda County. Households in Acorn are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,471 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Acorn
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Acorn?
EarthLink Fiber in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 37.7% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 37.7% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Acorn?
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
924 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 924 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
976 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 976 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Acorn?
XFINITY Cable in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Acorn?
EarthLink DSL in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 97.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Acorn from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Acorn, Oakland, CA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 97.1% of Acorn homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Acorn from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Acorn Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Acorn that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, McClymonds has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Old City-Produce and Waterfront the fewest (18.8%); Acorn has 37.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn (this page) | 3,233 | 37.7% | 3,166 Mbps | 10.1 | B | 56/100 |
| Adams Point | 9,245 | 94.1% | 9,539 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 68/100 |
| Prescott | 8,151 | 75.2% | 8,081 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| San Pablo Gateway | 7,248 | 71.5% | 4,256 Mbps | 11.1 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Old City-Produce and Waterfront | 5,974 | 18.8% | 1,949 Mbps | 9.7 | B- | 74/100 |
| Clawson (Emeryville) | 5,413 | 89.6% | 8,083 Mbps | 10.9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Hoover-Foster | 5,305 | 91.0% | 8,416 Mbps | 11 | A | 43/100 |
| Downtown Oakland | 5,065 | 52.7% | 3,065 Mbps | 10.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Lakewide | 3,986 | 53.3% | 2,910 Mbps | 11.3 | B | 60/100 |
| McClymonds | 3,695 | 97.1% | 9,573 Mbps | 11.4 | A | 84/100 |
| Pill Hill | 3,071 | 56.7% | 7,066 Mbps | 11.5 | B+ | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Acorn?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Acorn
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Acorn Internet Providers
Based on 399 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Acorn residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Acorn.
At a national level, based on 4709 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Acorn Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Acorn, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Acorn Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Acorn
Based on data reported by Acorn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Acorn. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Acorn Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Acorn?
Of the providers in Acorn, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Acorn where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Acorn, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Acorn
| ISP / Tech Type | Acorn Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Acorn?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Acorn is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Acorn is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Unwired, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Acorn, available to 97.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.