10 Best Internet Providers in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in El Camino, South San Francisco, 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 El Camino, South San Francisco, CA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in El Camino based on South San Francisco 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 El Camino, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.10% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in El Camino, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in El Camino

Local, State, and National Ratings for all El Camino Internet Providers

Based on 379 reviews from South San Francisco internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for El Camino residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in South San Francisco, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in El Camino.

At a national level, based on 4257 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 El Camino?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, EarthLink and AT&T 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 El Camino

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Sonic	1,000 Mbps
	Kwikbit	1,000 Mbps
	Unwired	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Camino

Based on data reported by El Camino ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in El Camino. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,355 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Camino?

South San Francisco 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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s El Camino customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in El Camino, South San Francisco, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in El Camino

El Camino 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 El Camino below, including the metrics used and how El Camino compares to the rest of South San Francisco and nation.

El Camino ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	El Camino	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in El Camino that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.26%	90.03%	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.	4,593 Mbps	4,519 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 El Camino.	10.0	10.2	6.8

 

El Camino Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	El Camino	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.	2.7	3.0	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.	24%	16%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	81%	82%	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.	82%	82%	76%

El Camino ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in El Camino is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in El Camino is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in El Camino have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The El Camino 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.

95% of El Camino households have an internet connection despite having 99.41% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of El Camino 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 El Camino?

How Much Speed does a El Camino Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in El Camino is 2.7, which is smaller than the South San Francisco average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. El Camino's average household income is $122,036 which is about average for the South San Francisco average of $140,615 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

El Camino also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South San Francisco average of 15%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in South San Francisco who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of El Camino has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, El Camino households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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 El Camino?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in El Camino?

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 El Camino is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 El Camino is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in El Camino, 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 El Camino compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how El Camino 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 El Camino's A- ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.