Best Internet Providers in Hillsborough, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hillsborough, CA
Hillsborough has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Hillsborough.
Ranks compare Hillsborough with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hillsborough, CA at a Glance
Hillsborough Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Hillsborough ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillsborough, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 54.95% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - 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
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hillsborough Compares to Places Its Size
Hillsborough's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Hillsborough | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.7% | bottom 41% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,606 Mbps | top 36% | 5,175 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 | 7.5 | top 31% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 7% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 36% | top 2% | 25% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | top 2% | 89% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $242,232 | top 1% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 72.7% of homes in Hillsborough, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Hillsborough are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 36% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $242,232 (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 Hillsborough
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillsborough?
EarthLink Fiber in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,504 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,504 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 Hillsborough from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,504 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,504 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 Hillsborough from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillsborough?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
187 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 187 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.5% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
902 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 902 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 GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hillsborough?
XFINITY Cable in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,784 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,784 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 192 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 18.9% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, 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 Hillsborough?
EarthLink DSL in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.4% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hillsborough from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hillsborough, CA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.4% of Hillsborough homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hillsborough from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hillsborough by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hillsborough
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hillsborough
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hillsborough Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hillsborough that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Millbrae Meadows has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Foster City the fewest (68.9%); Hillsborough has 72.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough (this page) | 13,810 | 72.7% | 3,606 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 96/100 |
| San Mateo | 107,209 | 91.0% | 5,060 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 86/100 |
| San Bruno | 43,639 | 96.4% | 4,755 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 82/100 |
| Foster City | 34,060 | 68.9% | 3,849 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| San Carlos | 32,231 | 97.0% | 4,714 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 94/100 |
| Burlingame | 31,625 | 86.5% | 3,127 Mbps | 9.9 | A- | 80/100 |
| Belmont | 29,185 | 93.5% | 8,015 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 88/100 |
| Millbrae | 24,053 | 89.0% | 4,281 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 84/100 |
| Pedro Valley | 1,384 | 97.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 94/100 |
| Millbrae Meadows | 1,169 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
| Highlands-Baywood Park | 486 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 10 | A | 98/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Sonic | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hillsborough. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hillsborough Internet Providers
Based on 418 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hillsborough 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 71.8% coverage in Hillsborough.
At a national level, based on 4739 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 Hillsborough Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hillsborough, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsborough Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hillsborough
Based on data reported by Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,042 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 | Hillsborough Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillsborough?
Of the providers in Hillsborough, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hillsborough
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsborough 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | 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
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 Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hillsborough, available to 99.8% 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.