Best Internet Providers in Fair Oaks, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fair Oaks.
Ranks compare Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks, CA at a Glance
Fair Oaks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Fair Oaks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fair Oaks, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Fair Oaks based on California 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 Fair Oaks, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fair Oaks?
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 Fair Oaks
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Fair Oaks Compares to Places Its Size
Fair Oaks's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Fair Oaks | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Sacramento County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 42.4% | bottom 17% | 54.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,223 Mbps | top 50% | 3,215 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.7 | top 6% | 8.7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 13% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 13% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 15% | 86% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $116,891 | top 28% | $102,162 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 42.4% of homes in Fair Oaks, against 54.4% across Sacramento County and 62.4% across California. Households in Fair Oaks are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,891 (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 Fair Oaks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fair Oaks?
EarthLink Fiber in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,956 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 41.3% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,956 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 Fair Oaks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,956 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 41.3% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,956 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 Fair Oaks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium Fiber in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fair Oaks?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fair Oaks?
XFINITY Cable in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,998 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,998 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 1,989 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fair Oaks?
EarthLink DSL in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 96.0% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 81 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 Fair Oaks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 96.0% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 81 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 Fair Oaks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 9.6% of Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 83 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 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fair Oaks from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Fair Oaks by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fair Oaks has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fair Oaks
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fair Oaks
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95628 | 42,744 | 42.0% | 3,220 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 86/100 |
How Fair Oaks Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fair Oaks that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Carmichael has the most homes with fiber (71.2%) and Citrus Heights the fewest (16.9%); Fair Oaks has 42.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks (this page) | 42,373 | 42.4% | 3,223 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 86/100 |
| Citrus Heights | 87,225 | 16.9% | 2,102 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Rancho Cordova | 84,074 | 50.5% | 3,137 Mbps | 9 | B | 88/100 |
| Folsom | 80,367 | 20.9% | 2,306 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 90/100 |
| North Highlands | 54,241 | 55.6% | 3,339 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Carmichael | 54,219 | 71.2% | 3,520 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Antelope | 48,878 | 56.4% | 2,091 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 87/100 |
| Orangevale | 33,217 | 45.5% | 3,200 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Foothill Farms | 32,400 | 17.6% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Granite Bay | 21,314 | 34.1% | 1,614 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 89/100 |
| Gold River | 2,817 | 27.1% | 2,764 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 81/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fair Oaks?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Fair Oaks
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fair Oaks Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fair Oaks residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 73.9% coverage in Fair Oaks.
At a national level, based on 4695 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 Fair Oaks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fair Oaks, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fair Oaks Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fair Oaks
Based on data reported by Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,093 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fair Oaks Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fair Oaks?
Of the providers in Fair Oaks, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fair Oaks 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. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fair Oaks, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fair Oaks
| ISP / Tech Type | Fair Oaks Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (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 Fair Oaks?
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 Fair Oaks is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fair Oaks is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Fair Oaks, 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.