Best Internet Providers in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Nob Hill has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Nob Hill.
Ranks compare Nob Hill with the 43 neighborhoods in San Francisco.
The Best Internet in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA at a Glance
Nob Hill Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Nob Hill ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA?
Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in Nob Hill based on 430 California customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nob Hill?
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 Nob Hill, San Francisco
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Nob Hill Compares to the Rest of San Francisco
Nob Hill's report card score is 15th of 43 and its connectivity index is 39th of 43.
| Measure | Nob Hill | Rank among neighborhoods in San Francisco | San Francisco | San Francisco County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.6% | 16th of 43 | 69.5% | 66.1% | 71.5% | Outer Sunset (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,949 Mbps | 10th of 43 | 4,934 Mbps | 4,165 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Excelsior (9,809 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.1 | 7th of 43 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 7.1 | Noe Valley and Potrero (12.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | Tied 39th of 43 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Silver Terrace (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | 24th of 43 | 25% | 30% | 15% | Cow Hollow (45%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 30th of 43 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Cow Hollow and Duboce Triangle and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | 37th of 43 | 95% | 93% | 91% | Duboce Triangle and Noe Valley (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | 37th of 43 | 84% | 82% | 76% | Saint Francis Wood (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 31st of 43 | 88% | 87% | 81% | Cole Valley and Noe Valley (96%) |
| Median household income | $125,222 | 34th of 43 | $148,255 | $149,862 | $93,246 | Cow Hollow ($225,081) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | Tied 37th of 43 | 15% | 12% | 16% | Lakeshore (24%) |
Fiber reaches 78.6% of homes in Nob Hill, against 69.5% across San Francisco and 66.1% across San Francisco County. Households in Nob Hill are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $125,222 (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 Nob Hill
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nob Hill?
Astound Broadband Fiber in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
75.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 75.5% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 51.2% of Nob Hill 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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,779 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,779 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 Nob Hill from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,779 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,779 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 Nob Hill from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nob Hill?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
911 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 911 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 68 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Nob Hill 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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
761 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.5% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 761 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 Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nob Hill?
XFINITY Cable in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,428 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,428 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 96 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 19.5% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nob Hill?
EarthLink DSL in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.8% of Nob Hill homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Nob Hill Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Nob Hill that have their own pages are all within a mile. Among them, Russian Hill has the most homes with fiber (71.5%) and Chinatown-San Francisco the fewest (12.7%); Nob Hill has 78.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill (this page) | 21,975 | 78.6% | 5,949 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 61/100 |
| Western Addition | 59,637 | 20.5% | 2,649 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 66/100 |
| South of Market | 55,598 | 64.4% | 2,909 Mbps | 11.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Downtown San Francisco | 49,828 | 40.4% | 2,366 Mbps | 10.2 | B | 42/100 |
| Pacific Heights | 16,436 | 42.4% | 4,956 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Russian Hill | 15,518 | 71.5% | 6,981 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Marina-San Francisco | 13,180 | 17.5% | 2,633 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 76/100 |
| Cow Hollow | 11,185 | 62.9% | 6,799 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Chinatown-San Francisco | 10,240 | 12.7% | 1,801 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Financial District | 10,235 | 59.4% | 3,080 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Union Square | 8,402 | 25.3% | 1,537 Mbps | 10.4 | B- | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nob Hill?
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 Nob Hill
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Etheric Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Nob Hill Internet Providers
Based on 430 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Nob Hill 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 99.1% coverage in Nob Hill.
At a national level, based on 4845 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Nob Hill Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Nob Hill, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nob Hill Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (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 Nob Hill
Based on data reported by Nob Hill ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Nob Hill. 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 | Nob Hill Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (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 Nob Hill?
Of the providers in Nob Hill, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Nob Hill 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 Nob Hill, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Nob Hill
| ISP / Tech Type | Nob Hill 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | 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 | (2) | (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 Nob Hill?
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 Nob Hill 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 Nob Hill is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, Unwired, HughesNet, Etheric Networks, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Nob Hill, available to 99.8% 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.