10 Best Internet Providers in North Hayward, Hayward, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in North Hayward, Hayward, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Hayward, Hayward, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in North Hayward based on 362 Hayward customer reviews, and Sonic 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in North Hayward, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in North Hayward

Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Hayward Internet Providers

Based on 362 reviews from Hayward internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for North Hayward residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Hayward, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.6% coverage in North Hayward.

At a national level, based on 4148 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Hayward?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in North Hayward, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Sonic.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in North Hayward

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	RobinsonHSS	1,000 Mbps
	Tekify	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Unwired	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Hayward

Based on data reported by North Hayward ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in North Hayward. 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.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Hayward?

Hayward customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s North Hayward customers with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in North Hayward, Hayward, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in North Hayward

North Hayward Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for North Hayward below, including the metrics used and how North Hayward compares to the rest of Hayward and nation.

North Hayward ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	North Hayward	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in North Hayward that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.33%	74.70%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	7,509 Mbps	4,884 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for North Hayward.	10.3	10.7	6.8

 

North Hayward Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	North Hayward	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	3.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	12%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	81%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	71%	81%	76%

North Hayward ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in North Hayward is A, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in North Hayward is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in North Hayward have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The North Hayward ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of North Hayward households have an internet connection despite having 99.43% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of North Hayward residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to North Hayward?

How Much Speed does a North Hayward Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in North Hayward is 2.7, which is smaller than the Hayward average of 3.3 and larger than the national average of 2.7. North Hayward's average household income is $90,766 which is lower than the Hayward average of $117,344 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

North Hayward also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Hayward average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Hayward who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of North Hayward has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, North Hayward households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Hayward?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Hayward?

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 Hayward 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 North Hayward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in North Hayward, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does North Hayward compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how North Hayward stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to North Hayward's A ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.