Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Lincoln has 8 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 Lincoln.
The Best Internet in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA at a Glance
Lincoln Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lincoln ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Lincoln based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sonic had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lincoln, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 99.36% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln, San Rafael
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless 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 Lincoln Compares to the Rest of San Rafael
Fiber reaches 99.4% of homes in Lincoln, against 56.7% across San Rafael and 59.4% across Marin County. Households in Lincoln are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,994 (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 Lincoln
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Sonic Fiber in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 99.4% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
43.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,095 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 43.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,095 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 Lincoln from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
43.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,095 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 43.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,095 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 Lincoln from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Lincoln 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Lincoln 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
XFINITY Cable in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 95 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lincoln, San Rafael, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 95 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Lincoln Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Lincoln that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Atchison Woods (Richmond) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Northgate the fewest (37.8%); Lincoln has 99.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (this page) | 3,298 | 99.4% | 9,949 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 52/100 |
| Iron Triangle (Richmond) | 13,236 | 97.4% | 9,378 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 60/100 |
| North and East (Richmond) | 12,618 | 99.8% | 9,545 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 69/100 |
| Northgate | 8,332 | 37.8% | 2,293 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 73/100 |
| Terra Linda | 5,665 | 51.8% | 3,291 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Belding Woods (Richmond) | 4,987 | 95.9% | 9,569 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 58/100 |
| Fairmede-Hilltop (San Pablo) | 4,604 | 77.3% | 4,520 Mbps | 9.5 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Atchison Woods (Richmond) | 4,174 | 100.0% | 9,401 Mbps | 10.7 | A+ | 47/100 |
| Coronado (Richmond) | 4,089 | 98.5% | 9,680 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 82/100 |
| Point Richmond (Richmond) | 3,615 | 96.2% | 4,860 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 75/100 |
| Marinwood | 3,589 | 74.0% | 4,085 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Sonic.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lincoln
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lincoln Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Lincoln residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.11 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Lincoln.
At a national level, based on 4618 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 Lincoln Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln 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 | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln
Based on data reported by Lincoln ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Lincoln. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Sonic. This indicates Sonic reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
Of the providers in Lincoln, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln 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. Sonic is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.14 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lincoln, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln 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 | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sonic may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lincoln is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lincoln, 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.