Best Internet Providers in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Downtown Menlo Park has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Downtown Menlo Park.
The Best Internet in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA at a Glance
Downtown Menlo Park 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
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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.
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 Downtown Menlo Park ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Downtown Menlo Park 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 Downtown Menlo Park, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 98.12% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downtown Menlo Park?
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 Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
How Downtown Menlo Park Compares to the Rest of Menlo Park
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Downtown Menlo Park, against 91.4% across Menlo Park and 84.9% across San Mateo County. Households in Downtown Menlo Park are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $173,029 (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 Downtown Menlo Park
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Menlo Park?
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,227 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,227 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 Downtown Menlo Park from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,227 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,227 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 Downtown Menlo Park from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 98.1% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 32.6% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Menlo Park?
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 85 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
295 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 295 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks 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 Downtown Menlo Park?
XFINITY Cable in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,752 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,752 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 183 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Menlo Park?
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.8% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downtown Menlo Park from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.8% of Downtown Menlo Park homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Menlo Park from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Downtown Menlo Park Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Menlo Park that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Fair Oaks (North Fair Oaks) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stanford University (Stanford) the fewest (1.1%); Downtown Menlo Park has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Menlo Park (this page) | 3,623 | 100.0% | 9,983 Mbps | 12.7 | A+ | 58/100 |
| Stanford University (Stanford) | 24,511 | 1.1% | 2,517 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Belle Haven | 5,371 | 91.4% | 4,748 Mbps | 10 | A- | 85/100 |
| Fair Oaks (North Fair Oaks) | 5,263 | 100.0% | 8,508 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 86/100 |
| Friendly Acres (Redwood City) | 4,731 | 99.3% | 9,975 Mbps | 10.9 | A+ | 88/100 |
| University South (Palo Alto) | 4,141 | 62.0% | 3,625 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Old Palo Alto (Palo Alto) | 3,717 | 99.4% | 5,000 Mbps | 10 | A | 92/100 |
| Crescent Park (Palo Alto) | 3,680 | 79.7% | 4,239 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Sharon Heights | 3,532 | 27.8% | 3,453 Mbps | 10.7 | B | 89/100 |
| Downtown North San Jose (Palo Alto) | 3,389 | 77.6% | 4,327 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 55/100 |
| West Atherton (Atherton) | 3,121 | 81.3% | 7,678 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 88/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Menlo Park?
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, Race Communications 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 Downtown Menlo Park
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 10,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 85 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Menlo Park Internet Providers
Based on 423 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Downtown Menlo Park 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 100.0% coverage in Downtown Menlo Park.
At a national level, based on 4744 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 Downtown Menlo Park Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Menlo Park, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Menlo Park
Based on data reported by Downtown Menlo Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Race Communications and Sonic. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Downtown Menlo Park. 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 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 | Downtown Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Menlo Park?
Of the providers in Downtown Menlo Park, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Menlo Park 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 Downtown Menlo Park, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Menlo Park
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Downtown Menlo Park?
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 Downtown Menlo Park is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be Race Communications 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 Downtown Menlo Park is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Ridge Wireless, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Downtown Menlo Park, 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.