6 Best Internet Providers in East Petaluma, Petaluma, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in East Petaluma, Petaluma, 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 East Petaluma, Petaluma, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in East Petaluma based on 361 Petaluma 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 East Petaluma, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Petaluma

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Petaluma Internet Providers

Based on 361 reviews from Petaluma internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for East Petaluma 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 Petaluma, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 89.7% coverage in East Petaluma.

At a national level, based on 4147 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 East Petaluma?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in East Petaluma

	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
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Petaluma

Based on data reported by East Petaluma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in East Petaluma. 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.

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 East Petaluma?

Petaluma customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

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 East Petaluma customers with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in East Petaluma

East Petaluma 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 East Petaluma below, including the metrics used and how East Petaluma compares to the rest of Petaluma and nation.

East Petaluma ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	East Petaluma	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Petaluma that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.05%	47.84%	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.	8,948 Mbps	5,130 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 East Petaluma.	7.4	6.3	6.8

 

East Petaluma Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Petaluma	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.	2.4	2.5	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.	17%	19%	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.	95%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	83%	84%	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.	83%	85%	76%

East Petaluma ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Petaluma is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Petaluma is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Petaluma have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Petaluma 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.

93% of East Petaluma households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East Petaluma 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 East Petaluma?

How Much Speed does a East Petaluma Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Petaluma is 2.4, which is smaller than the Petaluma average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Petaluma's average household income is $98,541 which is about average for the Petaluma average of $119,409 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

East Petaluma also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Petaluma average of 13%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Petaluma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Petaluma has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Petaluma households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Petaluma?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in East Petaluma?

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 Petaluma is Sonic.
• 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 East Petaluma is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in East Petaluma, 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 East Petaluma compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Petaluma 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 East Petaluma's A- ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.