Best Internet Providers in East Palo Alto, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in East Palo Alto, CA
East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto.
Ranks compare East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto, CA at a Glance
East Palo Alto Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 East Palo Alto ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Palo Alto, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.82% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in East Palo Alto?
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 East Palo Alto
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tekify - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - 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
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How East Palo Alto Compares to Places Its Size
East Palo Alto's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | East Palo Alto | 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 | 79.3% | bottom 46% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,862 Mbps | top 23% | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | top 3% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | top 2% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 42% | 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 | 93% | top 48% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 36% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | bottom 37% | 89% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $118,763 | top 26% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 79.3% of homes in East Palo Alto, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in East Palo Alto are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,763 (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 East Palo Alto
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Palo Alto?
EarthLink Fiber in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 76.7% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 76.7% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 11.1% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Palo Alto?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Tekify Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
434 Mbps
Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 434 Mbps, with speeds from 425 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 80 and as high as 110, with an average of 84 Mbps throughout the city.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.7% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 60, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, 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 East Palo Alto?
XFINITY Cable in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,823 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,823 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 202 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Palo Alto?
EarthLink DSL in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.6% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 82 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in East Palo Alto from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in East Palo Alto, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.6% of East Palo Alto homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 82 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in East Palo Alto from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in East Palo Alto by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
East Palo Alto has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in East Palo Alto
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in East Palo Alto
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94303 | 48,479 | 81.6% | 4,727 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 86/100 |
How East Palo Alto Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to East Palo Alto that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, North Fair Oaks has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stanford the fewest (1.4%); East Palo Alto has 79.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto (this page) | 30,167 | 79.3% | 4,862 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Redwood City | 92,381 | 85.0% | 6,621 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 89/100 |
| Mountain View | 84,882 | 73.1% | 3,720 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Palo Alto | 68,183 | 80.3% | 4,422 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 90/100 |
| Menlo Park | 41,500 | 91.4% | 7,678 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Stanford | 20,921 | 1.4% | 2,387 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| North Fair Oaks | 10,906 | 100.0% | 9,370 Mbps | 10.3 | A+ | 80/100 |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,937 | 57.0% | 4,802 Mbps | 10.5 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Atherton | 8,885 | 86.1% | 8,455 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 92/100 |
| Portola Valley | 7,141 | 58.4% | 3,114 Mbps | 9 | B | 89/100 |
| Woodside | 6,288 | 55.3% | 3,755 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Palo Alto?
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, 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 East Palo Alto
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Tekify | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for East Palo Alto Internet Providers
Based on 401 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for East Palo Alto 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 92.0% coverage in East Palo Alto.
At a national level, based on 4617 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 East Palo Alto Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in East Palo Alto, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | East Palo Alto 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Palo Alto
Based on data reported by East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,953 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 | East Palo Alto 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Palo Alto?
Of the providers in East Palo Alto, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in East Palo Alto
| ISP / Tech Type | East Palo Alto 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (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 East Palo Alto?
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 East Palo Alto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 East Palo Alto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in East Palo Alto, 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.