11 Best Internet Providers in Atherton, CA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Atherton, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in Atherton based on 378 California customer reviews, and Sonic has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Atherton, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Atherton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Atherton Internet Providers

Based on 378 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Atherton residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 63.0% coverage in Atherton.

At a national level, based on 4256 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Atherton?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sonic. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Atherton Fiber and Sonic 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 Atherton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	Atherton Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Cruzio Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Ridge Wireless	85 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Atherton

Based on data reported by Atherton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Atherton Fiber and Sonic. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Atherton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Sonic. This indicates Sonic reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Atherton?

California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Atherton customers with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Atherton, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Atherton

Atherton Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Atherton below, including the metrics used and how Atherton compares to the rest of California and nation.

Atherton ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Atherton	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Atherton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.16%	56.12%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	9,090 Mbps	3,631 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Atherton.	9.0	7.4	6.8

 

Atherton Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Atherton	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	3.0	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	36%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	89%	78%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	89%	79%	76%

Atherton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Atherton is A, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Atherton is high with a score of 92 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Atherton have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Atherton ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

97% of Atherton households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 89% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 89% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Atherton residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Atherton?

How Much Speed does a Atherton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Atherton is 2.7, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Atherton's average household income is $244,152 which is much higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Atherton also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 36% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Atherton has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Atherton households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 100% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Atherton?

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 Atherton is Sonic.
• The fastest internet provider should be Atherton Fiber and Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sonic may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Atherton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Atherton, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Atherton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Atherton stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Atherton's A ISP Report Card and 92 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.