8 Best Internet Providers in Kensington-San Francisco, Berkeley, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Kensington-San Francisco, Berkeley, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kensington-San Francisco, Berkeley, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in Kensington-San Francisco based on 362 Berkeley 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kensington-San Francisco, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kensington-San Francisco

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kensington-San Francisco Internet Providers

Based on 362 reviews from Berkeley internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Kensington-San Francisco residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Berkeley, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Kensington-San Francisco.

At a national level, based on 4148 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kensington-San Francisco?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Kensington-San Francisco

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Unwired	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kensington-San Francisco

Based on data reported by Kensington-San Francisco ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Kensington-San Francisco. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,909 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kensington-San Francisco?

Berkeley customers rate Sonic as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Sonic received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kensington-San Francisco customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Kensington-San Francisco, Berkeley, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kensington-San Francisco

Kensington-San Francisco Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Kensington-San Francisco below, including the metrics used and how Kensington-San Francisco compares to the rest of Berkeley and nation.

Kensington-San Francisco ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	Kensington-San Francisco	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kensington-San Francisco that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.39%	88.41%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,821 Mbps	2,847 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Kensington-San Francisco.	10.4	10.4	6.8

 

Kensington-San Francisco Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kensington-San Francisco	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	47%	32%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	93%	85%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	93%	92%	76%

Kensington-San Francisco ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kensington-San Francisco is A+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kensington-San Francisco is high with a score of 86 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kensington-San Francisco have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kensington-San Francisco ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

98% of Kensington-San Francisco households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 93% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 93% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 93% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Kensington-San Francisco residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Kensington-San Francisco?

How Much Speed does a Kensington-San Francisco Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kensington-San Francisco is 2.4, which is larger than the Berkeley average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kensington-San Francisco's average household income is $201,332 which is much higher than the Berkeley average of $120,982 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Kensington-San Francisco also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Berkeley average of 32%. Additionally, 47% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 32% of residents in Berkeley who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kensington-San Francisco has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kensington-San Francisco households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 100% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kensington-San Francisco?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kensington-San Francisco?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kensington-San Francisco?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kensington-San Francisco?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kensington-San Francisco?

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 Kensington-San Francisco is Sonic.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Kensington-San Francisco is Sonic.
• AT&T, HughesNet, Unwired, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Kensington-San Francisco, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Kensington-San Francisco compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kensington-San Francisco stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Kensington-San Francisco's A+ ISP Report Card and 86 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.