Best Internet Providers in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley.
Ranks compare North Berkeley with the 12 neighborhoods in Berkeley.
The Best Internet in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA at a Glance
North Berkeley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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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 North Berkeley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 87.89% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Berkeley?
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 North Berkeley, Berkeley
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - 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
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Berkeley Compares to the Rest of Berkeley
North Berkeley's report card score is tied 8th of 12 and its connectivity index is tied 9th of 12.
| Measure | North Berkeley | Rank among neighborhoods in Berkeley | Berkeley | Alameda County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.6% | 10th of 12 | 88.6% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Thousand Oaks (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 2,944 Mbps | 7th of 12 | 2,949 Mbps | 5,718 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Kensington-San Francisco (6,821 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.1 | 3rd of 12 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 7.1 | Downtown Berkeley (11.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | 12th of 12 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Berkeley Hills and Claremont and 2 more (2.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 37% | 8th of 12 | 36% | 26% | 15% | Kensington-San Francisco (49%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 3rd of 12 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Claremont and Kensington-San Francisco (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 8th of 12 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Berkeley Hills and Claremont and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | 8th of 12 | 85% | 83% | 76% | Berkeley Hills and Kensington-San Francisco (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | Tied 4th of 12 | 94% | 88% | 81% | Claremont and Elmwood and 1 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $110,010 | 7th of 12 | $124,313 | $142,605 | $93,246 | Claremont ($220,549) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 39% | 4th of 12 | 32% | 16% | 16% | Elmwood (66%) |
Fiber reaches 88.6% of homes in North Berkeley, against 88.6% across Berkeley and 73.5% across Alameda County. Households in North Berkeley are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,010 (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 North Berkeley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Berkeley?
Sonic Fiber in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 87.9% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,128 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 48.3% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,128 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 North Berkeley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,128 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 48.3% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,128 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 North Berkeley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Berkeley?
Unwired Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.0% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
982 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 982 Mbps, with speeds from 200 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.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber 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 North Berkeley?
XFINITY Cable in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,412 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 89.6% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,412 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 92 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Berkeley?
EarthLink DSL in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.8% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 73 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Berkeley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.8% of North Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 73 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Berkeley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How North Berkeley Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North Berkeley that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Thousand Oaks has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Elmwood the fewest (66.0%); North Berkeley has 88.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Berkeley (this page) | 14,593 | 88.6% | 2,944 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| Elmwood | 20,880 | 66.0% | 2,238 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 79/100 |
| South Berkeley | 19,558 | 88.8% | 2,789 Mbps | 11.5 | A- | 74/100 |
| SouthWest Berkeley | 16,818 | 99.2% | 2,339 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 69/100 |
| Berkeley Hills | 13,660 | 95.6% | 3,487 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 89/100 |
| Central Berkeley | 8,367 | 99.4% | 2,126 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 75/100 |
| Downtown Berkeley | 5,222 | 77.8% | 3,160 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Westbrae | 4,075 | 99.6% | 2,992 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 86/100 |
| Santa Fe (Emeryville) | 3,674 | 98.6% | 5,222 Mbps | 11.4 | A | 85/100 |
| Northwest Berkeley | 3,620 | 90.9% | 2,161 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 81/100 |
| Thousand Oaks | 3,243 | 99.7% | 4,019 Mbps | 11 | A | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Berkeley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sonic. 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 North Berkeley
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Sonic | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Berkeley Internet Providers
Based on 413 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for North Berkeley 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 86.6% coverage in North Berkeley.
At a national level, based on 4723 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 North Berkeley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Berkeley, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Berkeley Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (2) | (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 | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | 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 North Berkeley
Based on data reported by North Berkeley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in North Berkeley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,270 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, 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 | North Berkeley Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic |  (2) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Berkeley?
Of the providers in North Berkeley, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Berkeley 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 North Berkeley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Berkeley
| ISP / Tech Type | North Berkeley Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (2) | (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 | ||
| 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 North Berkeley?
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 North Berkeley is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 North Berkeley is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Unwired, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in North Berkeley, available to 89.6% 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.