Best Internet Providers in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Excelsior 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 Excelsior.
Ranks compare Excelsior with the 43 neighborhoods in San Francisco.
The Best Internet in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA at a Glance
Excelsior Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Sonic
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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 Excelsior ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Excelsior based on 419 California 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Excelsior?
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 Excelsior, San Francisco
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - 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
How Excelsior Compares to the Rest of San Francisco
Excelsior's report card score is 2nd of 43 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 43.
| Measure | Excelsior | Rank among neighborhoods in San Francisco | San Francisco | San Francisco County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.1% | 4th of 43 | 69.5% | 66.1% | 71.5% | Outer Sunset (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 9,809 Mbps | 1st of 43 | 4,934 Mbps | 4,165 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Leads; next is Crocker Amazon (9,736 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.5 | Tied 12th of 43 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 7.1 | Noe Valley and Potrero (12.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | 2nd of 43 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Silver Terrace (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | 39th of 43 | 25% | 30% | 15% | Cow Hollow (45%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 7th of 43 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Cow Hollow and Duboce Triangle and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 18th of 43 | 95% | 93% | 91% | Duboce Triangle and Noe Valley (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 32nd of 43 | 84% | 82% | 76% | Saint Francis Wood (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 36th of 43 | 88% | 87% | 81% | Cole Valley and Noe Valley (96%) |
| Median household income | $126,786 | 33rd of 43 | $148,255 | $149,862 | $93,246 | Cow Hollow ($225,081) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 11th of 43 | 15% | 12% | 16% | Lakeshore (24%) |
Fiber reaches 98.1% of homes in Excelsior, against 69.5% across San Francisco and 66.1% across San Francisco County. Households in Excelsior are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $126,786 (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 Excelsior
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Sonic Fiber in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 97.3% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,952 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 73.7% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,952 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 Excelsior from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,952 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 73.7% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,952 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 Excelsior from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 neighborhood.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
388 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 388 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 28 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.3% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Excelsior?
XFINITY Cable in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,974 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,974 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 243 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 43.8% of Excelsior 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 Excelsior?
EarthLink DSL in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.7% of Excelsior 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 Excelsior from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.7% of Excelsior 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 Excelsior from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Excelsior Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Excelsior that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Outer Mission has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Diamond Heights the fewest (33.0%); Excelsior has 98.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior (this page) | 34,657 | 98.1% | 9,809 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 86/100 |
| Visitacion Valley | 23,949 | 67.0% | 6,346 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Bernal Heights | 18,827 | 84.6% | 5,704 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 84/100 |
| Crocker Amazon | 17,244 | 97.0% | 9,736 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 79/100 |
| St Marys Park | 15,395 | 86.0% | 8,418 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 87/100 |
| Outer Mission | 11,295 | 99.5% | 7,454 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 90/100 |
| Silver Terrace | 10,075 | 58.6% | 3,937 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Ingleside | 9,290 | 84.5% | 7,495 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 86/100 |
| Glen Park | 8,492 | 94.9% | 3,377 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 86/100 |
| Crocker (Daly City) | 7,001 | 85.7% | 8,711 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 87/100 |
| Diamond Heights | 3,211 | 33.0% | 2,713 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sonic 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 Excelsior
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Excelsior Internet Providers
Based on 419 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Excelsior residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in California, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Excelsior.
At a national level, based on 4740 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 Excelsior Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Excelsior, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Excelsior
Based on data reported by Excelsior ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Excelsior. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
Of the providers in Excelsior, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Excelsior 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 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Excelsior, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Excelsior
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | 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 | ||
| 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 Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 21, 2023 A lot of people have had bad experiences with Xfinity, but I haven't had one so far. I've been with then for 5 years not, and it has been positive. I quite satisfied with the speed I get, which is 100mbps down and 20mbps up. Only downside that I can remember is that my gateway sometimes overheats, so I have to replug it.
A San Francisco, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 18, 2023 Currently my download speed is 373Mbps. My upload speed is 84Mbps. My average ping is about 7. The server my provider is connected to is located in Santa Clara.
A San Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 08, 2023 A San Francisco, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
March 07, 2023 A San Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Excelsior?
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 Excelsior is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Excelsior is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Excelsior, 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.