10 Best Internet Providers in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Bernal Heights based on San Francisco customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bernal Heights, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bernal Heights, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bernal Heights

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bernal Heights Internet Providers

Based on 389 reviews from San Francisco internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bernal Heights residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sonic wins for second-place in San Francisco, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 52.3% coverage in Bernal Heights.

At a national level, based on 4346 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 Bernal Heights?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bernal Heights, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Sonic.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bernal Heights

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bernal Heights

Based on data reported by Bernal Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Bernal Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,318 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Bernal Heights?

San Francisco customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bernal Heights customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights 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 neighborhood 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 Bernal Heights below, including the metrics used and how Bernal Heights compares to the rest of San Francisco and nation.

Bernal Heights ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Bernal Heights	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bernal Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	83.62%	67.80%	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.	5,629 Mbps	4,655 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 Bernal Heights.	10.0	9.3	6.8

 

Bernal Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bernal Heights	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.8	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.	28%	23%	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.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	94%	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.	85%	83%	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.	85%	84%	76%

Bernal Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bernal Heights is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bernal Heights is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bernal Heights have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bernal Heights ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

95% of Bernal Heights households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bernal Heights 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Bernal Heights?

How Much Speed does a Bernal Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bernal Heights is 2.6, which is smaller than the San Francisco average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bernal Heights's average household income is $180,657 which is much higher than the San Francisco average of $145,648 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.

Bernal Heights also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Francisco average of 15%. Additionally, 28% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 23% of residents in San Francisco who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bernal Heights has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bernal Heights households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bernal Heights?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bernal Heights?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bernal Heights?

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 Bernal Heights is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be 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 Bernal Heights is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Bernal Heights, 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 Bernal Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bernal Heights 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 Bernal Heights's A- ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.