Best Internet Providers in Mountain View, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mountain View, CA
Mountain View has 11 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 Mountain View.
Ranks compare Mountain View with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mountain View, CA at a Glance
Mountain View 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
Etheric Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Mountain View ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mountain View, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mountain View 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 Mountain View, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mountain View?
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 Mountain View
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - 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
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - 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
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- Sail Internet - fiber coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Mountain View Compares to Places Its Size
Mountain View's report card score is tied 226th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 199th of 749.
| Measure | Mountain View | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Santa Clara County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.1% | 454th of 749 | 59.0% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 3,720 Mbps | 348th of 749 | 4,067 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.9 | Tied 9th of 749 | 10.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | Tied 36th of 749 | 24% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 96th of 749 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | Tied 56th of 749 | 85% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 88th of 749 | 90% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $191,855 | 10th of 749 | $169,968 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 73.1% of homes in Mountain View, against 59.0% across Santa Clara County and 62.4% across California. Households in Mountain View are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $191,855 (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 Mountain View
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mountain View?
EarthLink Fiber in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,373 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 71.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,373 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 Mountain View from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(534)
Avg. Download Speed
4,373 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 71.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,373 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 Mountain View from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(296)
Avg. Download Speed
1,808 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,808 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 2,000, with an average of 1,333 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mountain View from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,511 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,511 Mbps, with speeds from 1,500 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Astound Broadband Fiber.
Sail Internet Fiber in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mountain View?
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 60, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
270 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
54.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.9% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
749 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 749 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.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mountain View?
XFINITY Cable in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(2071)
Avg. Download Speed
1,784 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.6% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has 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 2,000, with an average of 193 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Mountain View from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mountain View?
EarthLink DSL in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mountain View from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.7% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mountain View from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in Mountain View, CA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 2.2% of Mountain View homes. Across the city, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in Mountain View by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.0% of homes in Martens-Carmelita to 96.8% in Cuesta Park; by ZIP code, from 73.1% in 94043 to 82.2% in 94041. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mountain View
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monta Loma | 12,388 | 59.1% | 3,053 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Shoreline West | 7,878 | 93.7% | 4,583 Mbps | 11.7 | A- | 68/100 |
| Old Mountain View | 7,668 | 90.9% | 3,887 Mbps | 11.3 | A- | 76/100 |
| North Whisman | 6,687 | 52.8% | 2,824 Mbps | 10.4 | B | 91/100 |
| Whisman Station | 5,062 | 92.6% | 3,758 Mbps | 12.2 | A- | 86/100 |
| Cuesta Park | 4,514 | 96.8% | 4,549 Mbps | 12 | A | 92/100 |
| Jackson Park | 4,023 | 76.1% | 4,032 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Martens-Carmelita | 3,586 | 44.0% | 3,229 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Mountain View
How Mountain View Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mountain View that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Menlo Park has the most homes with fiber (91.4%) and Stanford the fewest (1.4%); Mountain View has 73.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View (this page) | 84,882 | 73.1% | 3,720 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Sunnyvale | 152,915 | 60.1% | 3,375 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Santa Clara | 129,391 | 54.1% | 3,480 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Palo Alto | 68,183 | 80.3% | 4,422 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 90/100 |
| Cupertino | 63,205 | 72.0% | 3,880 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Menlo Park | 41,500 | 91.4% | 7,678 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Los Altos | 38,328 | 88.1% | 4,648 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 93/100 |
| 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 |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,937 | 57.0% | 4,802 Mbps | 10.5 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Alviso | 2,089 | 84.2% | 4,180 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mountain View?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Mountain View
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mountain View Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mountain View 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 3.70 out of 5 stars and 91.0% coverage in Mountain View.
At a national level, based on 4687 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mountain View Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mountain View, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mountain View Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (27) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (118) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mountain View
Based on data reported by Mountain View 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 Mountain View. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,178 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city 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 | Mountain View Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (27) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (118) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mountain View?
California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.26 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mountain View customers with an average price rating of 3.85 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Mountain View, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mountain View
| ISP / Tech Type | Mountain View Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (27) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (118) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
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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Fidium Fiber
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XFINITY
September 28, 2026 ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
September 21, 2026 Mike G
MOJAVE WiFi Fixed Wireless
August 11, 2026 works good all the time. I like the people who work there are always freindly and available when i call.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mountain View?
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 Mountain View 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 Mountain View is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Mountain View, 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.