Best Internet Providers in Emeryville, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emeryville, CA
Emeryville has 11 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 Emeryville.
Ranks compare Emeryville 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 Emeryville, CA at a Glance
Emeryville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Emeryville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emeryville, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Emeryville 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 Emeryville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 70.53% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emeryville?
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 Emeryville
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sail Internet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Emeryville Compares to Places Its Size
Emeryville's report card score is in the top 13% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Emeryville | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Alameda County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.9% | top 47% | 73.5% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,872 Mbps | top 23% | 5,718 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.4 | top 1% | 10.5 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 8% | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 37% | top 1% | 26% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 83% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 39% | 88% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $125,037 | top 23% | $142,605 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 16% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 85.9% of homes in Emeryville, against 73.5% across Alameda County and 62.4% across California. Households in Emeryville are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $125,037 (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 Emeryville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emeryville?
EarthLink Fiber in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,017 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 80.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,017 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 Emeryville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,017 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 80.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,017 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 Emeryville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
3,139 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 70.5% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,139 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Sonic Fiber.
XFINITY Fiber in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,285 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,285 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 2,000, with an average of 243 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Emeryville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet Fiber in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Emeryville?
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
304 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 304 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 21 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
60.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.3% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.0% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.0% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
830 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.2% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 830 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.1% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Emeryville?
XFINITY Cable in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,824 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.0% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,824 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 2,000, with an average of 225 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Emeryville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emeryville?
EarthLink DSL in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 92.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Emeryville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 92.9% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Emeryville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in Emeryville, CA
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 16.7% of Emeryville homes. Across the city, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in Emeryville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 89.6% of homes in Clawson to 98.8% in Paradise Park. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Emeryville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow | 9,059 | 95.3% | 4,488 Mbps | 11.6 | A- | 77/100 |
| Clawson | 5,413 | 89.6% | 8,083 Mbps | 10.9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Golden Gate | 5,149 | 91.8% | 3,174 Mbps | 10.9 | A- | 81/100 |
| Santa Fe | 3,674 | 98.6% | 5,222 Mbps | 11.4 | A | 85/100 |
| Paradise Park | 3,444 | 98.8% | 3,003 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Emeryville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94608 | 32,889 | 85.4% | 4,797 Mbps | 11.4 | A- | 74/100 |
How Emeryville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Emeryville that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, El Cerrito has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Orinda the fewest (80.3%); Emeryville has 85.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeryville (this page) | 35,017 | 85.9% | 4,872 Mbps | 11.4 | A- | 74/100 |
| Oakland | 412,638 | 90.7% | 7,941 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 73/100 |
| Berkeley | 130,400 | 88.6% | 2,949 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 79/100 |
| Richmond | 87,294 | 95.0% | 8,679 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 72/100 |
| Alameda | 78,301 | 88.0% | 7,399 Mbps | 11.3 | A- | 82/100 |
| El Cerrito | 26,282 | 98.2% | 9,169 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 78/100 |
| Albany | 22,888 | 82.2% | 3,758 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Orinda | 20,294 | 80.3% | 4,353 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Piedmont | 12,580 | 92.5% | 8,978 Mbps | 10 | A | 93/100 |
| Canyon | 379 | 45.6% | 2,679 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Orinda Village | 180 | 72.2% | 4,065 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 89/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emeryville?
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, 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 Emeryville
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Emeryville Internet Providers
Based on 413 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Emeryville 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 96.5% coverage in Emeryville.
At a national level, based on 4723 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 Emeryville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emeryville, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emeryville Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | 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 | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emeryville
Based on data reported by Emeryville 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 Emeryville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,345 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 Sonic. This indicates Sonic reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emeryville Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | 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 | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emeryville?
Of the providers in Emeryville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emeryville 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 Emeryville, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emeryville
| ISP / Tech Type | Emeryville 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (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 Emeryville?
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 Emeryville is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Emeryville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Unwired, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Emeryville, available to 97.9% 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.