Best Internet Providers in Menlo Park, CA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Menlo Park.
Ranks compare Menlo Park with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Menlo Park, CA at a Glance
Menlo Park Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Menlo Park ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Menlo Park, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 57.84% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Menlo Park?
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 Menlo Park
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cruzio Internet - 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
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kwikbit - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tekify - fixed wireless coverage map
How Menlo Park Compares to Places Its Size
Menlo Park's report card score is in the top 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Menlo Park | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.4% | top 36% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,678 Mbps | top 6% | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.9 | top 1% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 28% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | top 2% | 25% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | top 13% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 8% | 89% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $204,544 | top 2% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 91.4% of homes in Menlo Park, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Menlo Park are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $204,544 (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 Menlo Park
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Menlo Park?
EarthLink Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,624 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.3% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,624 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 Menlo Park from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,624 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 89.3% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,624 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 Menlo Park from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 57.8% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 19.9% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Menlo Park?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
49.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.8% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 85 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the city.
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
760 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.6% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 760 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 Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
970 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 970 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.
Tekify Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
301 Mbps
Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.9% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 301 Mbps, with speeds from 65 Mpbs up to 425 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 65 and as high as 80, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city.
Kwikbit Fixed Wireless in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kwikbit offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, Kwikbit Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Menlo Park?
XFINITY Cable in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,824 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,824 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 203 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Menlo Park from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Menlo Park?
EarthLink DSL in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.0% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 77 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 Menlo Park from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Menlo Park, CA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.0% of Menlo Park homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 77 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 Menlo Park from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Menlo Park by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 27.8% of homes in Sharon Heights to 100.0% in Downtown Menlo Park. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Menlo Park
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Haven | 5,371 | 91.4% | 4,748 Mbps | 10 | A- | 85/100 |
| Downtown Menlo Park | 3,623 | 100.0% | 9,983 Mbps | 12.7 | A+ | 58/100 |
| Sharon Heights | 3,532 | 27.8% | 3,453 Mbps | 10.7 | B | 89/100 |
ZIP codes in Menlo Park
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94025 | 42,730 | 89.9% | 7,653 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 91/100 |
How Menlo Park Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Menlo Park that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, North Fair Oaks has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stanford the fewest (1.4%); Menlo Park has 91.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park (this page) | 41,500 | 91.4% | 7,678 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Redwood City | 92,381 | 85.0% | 6,621 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 89/100 |
| Palo Alto | 68,183 | 80.3% | 4,422 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 90/100 |
| San Carlos | 32,231 | 97.0% | 4,714 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 94/100 |
| East Palo Alto | 30,167 | 79.3% | 4,862 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Stanford | 20,921 | 1.4% | 2,387 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| North Fair Oaks | 10,906 | 100.0% | 9,370 Mbps | 10.3 | A+ | 80/100 |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,937 | 57.0% | 4,802 Mbps | 10.5 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Atherton | 8,885 | 86.1% | 8,455 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 92/100 |
| Portola Valley | 7,141 | 58.4% | 3,114 Mbps | 9 | B | 89/100 |
| Woodside | 6,288 | 55.3% | 3,755 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Menlo Park?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Sonic.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Menlo Park
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 10,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Kwikbit | 1,000 |
| Tekify | 425 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 85 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Menlo Park Internet Providers
Based on 423 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Menlo Park 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 91.3% coverage in Menlo Park.
At a national level, based on 4744 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 Menlo Park Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Menlo Park, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Menlo Park
Based on data reported by Menlo Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Menlo Park. 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 | Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Menlo Park?
Of the providers in Menlo Park, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Menlo Park
| ISP / Tech Type | Menlo Park 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kwikbit | (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 Menlo Park?
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 Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Menlo Park, 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.