Best Internet Providers in Burlingame, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Burlingame, CA
Burlingame has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Burlingame.
Ranks compare Burlingame with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Burlingame, CA at a Glance
Burlingame Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Burlingame ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Burlingame, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Burlingame based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sonic had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Burlingame, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 73.32% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Burlingame?
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 Burlingame
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
How Burlingame Compares to Places Its Size
Burlingame's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 30%.
| Measure | Burlingame | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.5% | top 46% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,127 Mbps | bottom 51% | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.9 | top 4% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | top 6% | 25% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 20% | 89% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $172,897 | top 5% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 86.5% of homes in Burlingame, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Burlingame are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $172,897 (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 Burlingame
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Burlingame?
Sonic Fiber in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 73.3% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,570 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 45.5% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,570 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Burlingame from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,570 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 45.5% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,570 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Burlingame from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Burlingame?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
276 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 276 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.1% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.1% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
999 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.8% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 999 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.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Burlingame?
XFINITY Cable in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,771 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,771 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 188 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Burlingame from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 58.5% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Burlingame?
EarthLink DSL in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 97.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Burlingame from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 97.0% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Burlingame from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Burlingame, CA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 6.7% of Burlingame homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in Burlingame by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 50.0% of homes in Mills Estates to 100.0% in Burlingame Gate. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Burlingame
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Gate | 5,394 | 100.0% | 2,343 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 84/100 |
| Mills Estates | 3,788 | 50.0% | 3,465 Mbps | 9 | B | 64/100 |
| Downtown Burlingame | 3,368 | 81.9% | 2,774 Mbps | 10.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
ZIP codes in Burlingame
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94010 | 44,181 | 82.2% | 3,243 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 87/100 |
How Burlingame Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Burlingame that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Millbrae Meadows has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Foster City the fewest (68.9%); Burlingame has 86.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame (this page) | 31,625 | 86.5% | 3,127 Mbps | 9.9 | A- | 80/100 |
| San Mateo | 107,209 | 91.0% | 5,060 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 86/100 |
| South San Francisco | 65,709 | 90.5% | 4,543 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 84/100 |
| San Bruno | 43,639 | 96.4% | 4,755 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 82/100 |
| Foster City | 34,060 | 68.9% | 3,849 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Belmont | 29,185 | 93.5% | 8,015 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 88/100 |
| Millbrae | 24,053 | 89.0% | 4,281 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 84/100 |
| Hillsborough | 13,810 | 72.7% | 3,606 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 96/100 |
| Pedro Valley | 1,384 | 97.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 94/100 |
| Millbrae Meadows | 1,169 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
| Highlands-Baywood Park | 486 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 10 | A | 98/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Burlingame?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sonic. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Burlingame
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Sonic | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Burlingame Internet Providers
Based on 419 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Burlingame residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.11 out of 5 stars and 82.0% coverage in Burlingame.
At a national level, based on 4740 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.43 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Burlingame Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Burlingame, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Burlingame Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 Burlingame
Based on data reported by Burlingame ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Burlingame. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,124 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 Sonic. This indicates Sonic reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Burlingame Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 Burlingame?
Of the providers in Burlingame, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Burlingame 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. Sonic is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.14 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Burlingame, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Burlingame
| ISP / Tech Type | Burlingame Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 Burlingame?
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 Burlingame is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Burlingame is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Burlingame, available to 100.0% 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.