Best Internet Providers in North Fair Oaks, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Fair Oaks, CA
North Fair Oaks 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Fair Oaks.
Ranks compare North Fair Oaks with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Fair Oaks, CA at a Glance
North Fair Oaks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
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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 North Fair Oaks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Fair Oaks, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in North Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 66.42% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Fair Oaks?
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 Fair Oaks
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Fair Oaks Compares to Places Its Size
North Fair Oaks's report card score is in the top 1% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | North Fair Oaks | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 114 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 9,370 Mbps | top 1% | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.3 | top 2% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | top 2% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 29% | 25% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | bottom 33% | 89% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $98,982 | top 38% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in North Fair Oaks, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in North Fair Oaks are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,982 (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 Fair Oaks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Fair Oaks?
EarthLink Fiber in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.2% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 89.2% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 66.4% of North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 26.1% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.6% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Fair Oaks?
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, 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 city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
696 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 696 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Fair Oaks?
XFINITY Cable in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 20.7% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Fair Oaks?
EarthLink DSL in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.8% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 90 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Fair Oaks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.8% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 90 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Fair Oaks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in North Fair Oaks, CA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 6.2% of North Fair Oaks homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in North Fair Oaks by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North Fair Oaks has 1 neighborhood with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Fair Oaks
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks | 5,263 | 100.0% | 8,508 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 86/100 |
ZIP codes in North Fair Oaks
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Fair Oaks Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Fair Oaks that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, San Carlos has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Stanford the fewest (1.4%); North Fair Oaks has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fair Oaks (this page) | 10,906 | 100.0% | 9,370 Mbps | 10.3 | A+ | 80/100 |
| 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 |
| Menlo Park | 41,500 | 91.4% | 7,678 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Foster City | 34,060 | 68.9% | 3,849 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| 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 |
| Belmont | 29,185 | 93.5% | 8,015 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 88/100 |
| Stanford | 20,921 | 1.4% | 2,387 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Atherton | 8,885 | 86.1% | 8,455 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 92/100 |
| Woodside | 6,288 | 55.3% | 3,755 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Fair Oaks?
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, Race Communications and Sonic 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 Fair Oaks
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 10,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Fair Oaks Internet Providers
Based on 423 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for North Fair Oaks 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 99.5% coverage in North Fair Oaks.
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 North Fair Oaks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Fair Oaks, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Fair Oaks 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Fair Oaks
Based on data reported by North Fair Oaks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Race Communications and Sonic. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in North Fair Oaks. 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 | North Fair Oaks 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Fair Oaks?
Of the providers in North Fair Oaks, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Fair Oaks
| ISP / Tech Type | North Fair Oaks 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 | ||
| 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 Fair Oaks?
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 Fair Oaks is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be Race Communications and 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 North Fair Oaks is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in North Fair Oaks, available to 100.0% 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.