Best Internet Providers in Melrose, Oakland, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Melrose 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Melrose.
Ranks compare Melrose with the 61 neighborhoods in Oakland.
The Best Internet in Melrose, Oakland, CA at a Glance
Melrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Sonic
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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 Melrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melrose, Oakland, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Melrose 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 Melrose, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 96.52% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Melrose?
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 Melrose, Oakland
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Melrose Compares to the Rest of Oakland
Melrose's report card score is tied 25th of 61 and its connectivity index is 41st of 61.
| Measure | Melrose | Rank among neighborhoods in Oakland | Oakland | Alameda County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.7% | 30th of 61 | 90.7% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Arroyo Viejo and Clinton and 6 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 9,814 Mbps | 20th of 61 | 7,941 Mbps | 5,718 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Allendale and Clinton and 6 more (10,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.5 | Tied 35th of 61 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 7.1 | Bushrod and Temescal (12.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | Tied 9th of 61 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Highland (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 47th of 61 | 25% | 26% | 15% | Piedmont Pines (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 39th of 61 | 96% | 97% | 96% | Caballo Hills and Piedmont Pines (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 42nd of 61 | 91% | 94% | 91% | Caballo Hills (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 46th of 61 | 77% | 83% | 76% | Caballo Hills (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 42nd of 61 | 81% | 88% | 81% | Merriwood and Montclair (99%) |
| Median household income | $83,357 | 39th of 61 | $110,209 | $142,605 | $93,246 | Montclair ($250,001) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 6th of 61 | 14% | 16% | 16% | Acorn and Coliseum (23%) |
Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Melrose, against 90.7% across Oakland and 73.5% across Alameda County. Households in Melrose are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,357 (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 Melrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
Sonic Fiber in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 96.5% of Melrose 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 Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,932 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,932 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 Melrose from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,932 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,932 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 Melrose from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Melrose 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 Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
519 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 519 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 38 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
42.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.4% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.9% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.9% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
XFINITY Cable in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,954 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.3% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,954 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 238 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
EarthLink DSL in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.4% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Melrose from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.4% of Melrose homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Melrose from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Melrose Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Melrose that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Seminary has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Coliseum the fewest (76.8%); Melrose has 97.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose (this page) | 18,501 | 97.7% | 9,814 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 65/100 |
| Fruitvale Station | 11,410 | 98.2% | 9,802 Mbps | 11.3 | A | 61/100 |
| Seminary | 11,027 | 100.0% | 9,878 Mbps | 9.3 | A+ | 68/100 |
| Fernside (Alameda) | 5,459 | 97.2% | 8,828 Mbps | 10.8 | A | 93/100 |
| Jingletown | 5,457 | 99.1% | 8,432 Mbps | 11.3 | A+ | 74/100 |
| Coliseum | 4,920 | 76.8% | 7,687 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 43/100 |
| Arroyo Viejo | 4,591 | 100.0% | 5,503 Mbps | 10.5 | A+ | 52/100 |
| Allendale | 4,274 | 99.4% | 10,000 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 76/100 |
| Upper Laurel | 4,067 | 99.4% | 9,932 Mbps | 11.1 | A+ | 72/100 |
| Fitchburg | 3,827 | 98.3% | 9,931 Mbps | 10 | A | 46/100 |
| Laurel | 3,102 | 97.1% | 10,000 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melrose?
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 Melrose
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Melrose Internet Providers
Based on 419 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Melrose 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 99.3% coverage in Melrose.
At a national level, based on 4740 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 Melrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Melrose, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose 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 | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 Melrose
Based on data reported by Melrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Melrose. 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 | Melrose 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Melrose?
Of the providers in Melrose, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Melrose 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 Melrose, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Melrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose 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 | ||
| 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 Melrose?
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 Melrose 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 Melrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Unwired, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Melrose, available to 99.3% 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.