Best Internet Providers in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
East San Mateo 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in East San Mateo.
Ranks compare East San Mateo with the 11 neighborhoods in San Mateo.
The Best Internet in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA at a Glance
East San Mateo 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
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 East San Mateo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in East San Mateo based on 405 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in East San Mateo?
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 San Mateo, San Mateo
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How East San Mateo Compares to the Rest of San Mateo
East San Mateo's report card score is 3rd of 11 and its connectivity index is 3rd of 11.
| Measure | East San Mateo | Rank among neighborhoods in San Mateo | San Mateo | San Mateo County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 11 | 91.0% | 84.9% | 71.5% | Tied with Sugerloaf |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | 3rd of 11 | 5,060 Mbps | 5,175 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Beresford (9,056 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.2 | 10th of 11 | 10.4 | 9.7 | 7.1 | Downtown San Mateo (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | 1st of 11 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Leads; next is North Central San Francisco (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | 10th of 11 | 25% | 25% | 15% | Western Hills (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | 10th of 11 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Baywood-Aragon and Downtown San Mateo and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | 10th of 11 | 96% | 96% | 91% | Hillsdale and Western Hills (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 3rd of 11 | 85% | 85% | 76% | Hillsdale (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | Tied 5th of 11 | 90% | 89% | 81% | Western Hills (98%) |
| Median household income | $158,708 | 9th of 11 | $160,550 | $166,917 | $93,246 | Beresford ($193,754) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 3rd of 11 | 15% | 15% | 16% | North Central San Francisco (23%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in East San Mateo, against 91.0% across San Mateo and 84.9% across San Mateo County. Households in East San Mateo are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $158,708 (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 San Mateo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East San Mateo?
EarthLink Fiber in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East San Mateo?
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.2% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.2% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
36.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.7% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
36.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.7% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East San Mateo?
XFINITY Cable in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 100.0% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East San Mateo?
EarthLink DSL in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.5% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in East San Mateo from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.5% of East San Mateo homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in East San Mateo from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How East San Mateo Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to East San Mateo that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Sugerloaf has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Shoreview the fewest (55.2%); East San Mateo has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East San Mateo (this page) | 12,326 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 90/100 |
| Hillsdale | 14,767 | 83.8% | 4,561 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 91/100 |
| North Central San Francisco | 14,251 | 97.0% | 3,778 Mbps | 11.6 | A | 85/100 |
| Sugerloaf | 12,452 | 100.0% | 7,792 Mbps | 10.2 | A+ | 80/100 |
| Beresford | 11,386 | 99.7% | 9,056 Mbps | 10.8 | A+ | 85/100 |
| Haywood Park | 8,009 | 94.6% | 4,553 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 72/100 |
| Baywood-Aragon | 7,281 | 74.4% | 3,672 Mbps | 9.5 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Downtown San Mateo | 6,896 | 92.8% | 3,403 Mbps | 11.7 | A- | 76/100 |
| Marina Lagoon | 6,366 | 79.9% | 4,394 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Shoreview | 5,435 | 55.2% | 3,644 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 75/100 |
| Downtown Burlingame (Burlingame) | 3,368 | 81.9% | 2,774 Mbps | 10.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East San Mateo?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 San Mateo
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Sail Internet | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for East San Mateo Internet Providers
Based on 405 reviews from California internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for East San Mateo residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in East San Mateo.
At a national level, based on 4726 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 San Mateo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in East San Mateo, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | East San Mateo Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (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 East San Mateo
Based on data reported by East San Mateo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in East San Mateo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | East San Mateo Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (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 East San Mateo?
Of the providers in East San Mateo, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in East San Mateo 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in East San Mateo, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in East San Mateo
| ISP / Tech Type | East San Mateo Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (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
A San Mateo, CA Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
June 26, 2023 I have tried many different service providers. I am not necessarily happy with ATT's speed, but they have been consistent compared to other providers. I had Comcast, and they were really bad, so ATT is satisfactory. ATT connection is a bit weaker when traveling or in odd locations, which is not surprising but pretty unfortunate.
A San Mateo, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 30, 2023 A San Mateo, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 20, 2023 
A San Mateo, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 16, 2023 The internet works well and has been consistent for a while thus far. We have not had a problem in over 6 months, but during the start of the Covid pandemic the internet was awful. Ever since then we got a new internet box and it has been great.
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
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Which ISP Should You Choose in East San Mateo?
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 San Mateo is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in East San Mateo is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, Etheric Networks, EarthLink, AT&T, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in East San Mateo, 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.