Best Internet Providers in Hercules, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hercules, CA
Hercules has 6 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 Hercules.
Ranks compare Hercules with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hercules, CA at a Glance
Hercules 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Hercules ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hercules, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hercules 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 Hercules, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hercules?
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 Hercules
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - 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 Hercules Compares to Places Its Size
Hercules's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 12%.
| Measure | Hercules | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Contra Costa County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 14.9% | bottom 10% | 58.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,285 Mbps | bottom 50% | 4,517 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 37% | 8.6 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 15% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 23% | 21% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 14% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 20% | 83% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 15% | 88% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $140,650 | top 15% | $140,647 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 16% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 14.9% of homes in Hercules, against 58.4% across Contra Costa County and 62.4% across California. Households in Hercules are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $140,650 (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 Hercules
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hercules?
EarthLink Fiber in Hercules, CA
Availability:
14.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,328 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.9% of Hercules homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,328 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 Hercules from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Hercules, CA
Availability:
14.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,328 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.9% of Hercules homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,328 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 Hercules from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hercules?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hercules, CA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Hercules homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hercules, CA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Hercules homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 234 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Hercules, CA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Hercules homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hercules, CA
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Hercules 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 Hercules, CA
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Hercules 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hercules?
XFINITY Cable in Hercules, CA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,915 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Hercules homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,915 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 227 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hercules?
EarthLink DSL in Hercules, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 97.3% of Hercules homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hercules from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hercules, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 97.3% of Hercules homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hercules from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hercules by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hercules has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hercules
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hercules
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94547 | 24,999 | 12.5% | 2,241 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 87/100 |
How Hercules Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hercules that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, North Richmond has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Rodeo the fewest (54.0%); Hercules has 14.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules (this page) | 20,951 | 14.9% | 2,285 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Richmond | 87,294 | 95.0% | 8,679 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 72/100 |
| San Pablo | 66,250 | 88.3% | 7,167 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 70/100 |
| El Sobrante | 26,354 | 68.0% | 5,934 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| El Cerrito | 26,282 | 98.2% | 9,169 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 78/100 |
| Pinole | 22,289 | 55.3% | 5,316 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Rodeo | 11,463 | 54.0% | 3,247 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 87/100 |
| North Richmond | 4,175 | 99.3% | 4,542 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 69/100 |
| Crockett | 3,257 | 89.7% | 4,052 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 72/100 |
| Port Costa | 318 | 0.0% | 1,089 Mbps | 6 | C- | 74/100 |
| Tormey | 31 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 8 | C | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hercules?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Hercules
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hercules Internet Providers
Based on 388 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hercules residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Hercules.
At a national level, based on 4604 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 Hercules Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hercules, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hercules Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hercules
Based on data reported by Hercules ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hercules. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,915 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 | Hercules Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hercules?
Of the providers in Hercules, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hercules 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hercules, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hercules
| ISP / Tech Type | Hercules Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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 |
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 Hercules?
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 Hercules is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Hercules is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Hercules, available to 99.9% 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.