Best Internet Providers in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Northwest Berkeley has 9 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 Northwest Berkeley.
Ranks compare Northwest Berkeley with the 12 neighborhoods in Berkeley.
The Best Internet in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA at a Glance
Northwest Berkeley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
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Fixed Wireless
Sonic
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Fiber
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 Northwest Berkeley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Northwest 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 Northwest Berkeley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 86.30% of the neighborhood.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Northwest 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 Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - 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
How Northwest Berkeley Compares to the Rest of Berkeley
Northwest Berkeley's report card score is 10th of 12 and its connectivity index is 5th of 12.
| Measure | Northwest Berkeley | Rank among neighborhoods in Berkeley | Berkeley | Alameda County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | 8th of 12 | 88.6% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Thousand Oaks (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 2,161 Mbps | 11th of 12 | 2,949 Mbps | 5,718 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Kensington-San Francisco (6,821 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | 11th 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 | 2.3 | Tied 5th of 12 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Berkeley Hills and Claremont and 2 more (2.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | Tied 10th of 12 | 36% | 26% | 15% | Kensington-San Francisco (49%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 7th of 12 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Claremont and Kensington-San Francisco (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 1st of 12 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Tied with Berkeley Hills and Claremont and 1 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 4th of 12 | 85% | 83% | 76% | Berkeley Hills and Kensington-San Francisco (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | 11th of 12 | 94% | 88% | 81% | Claremont and Elmwood and 1 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $142,937 | 6th of 12 | $124,313 | $142,605 | $93,246 | Claremont ($220,549) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 10th of 12 | 32% | 16% | 16% | Elmwood (66%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in Northwest Berkeley, against 88.6% across Berkeley and 73.5% across Alameda County. Households in Northwest Berkeley are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $142,937 (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 Northwest Berkeley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Berkeley?
Sonic Fiber in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 86.3% of Northwest 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 Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,698 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 22.7% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,698 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 Northwest Berkeley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,698 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 22.7% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,698 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 Northwest Berkeley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Berkeley?
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Northwest 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Northwest 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 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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 neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks 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 Northwest Berkeley?
XFINITY Cable in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,409 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.0% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,409 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 91 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Berkeley?
EarthLink DSL in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.4% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Northwest Berkeley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.4% of Northwest Berkeley homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Northwest Berkeley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Northwest Berkeley Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Northwest Berkeley that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Thousand Oaks has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Downtown Berkeley the fewest (77.8%); Northwest Berkeley has 90.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Berkeley (this page) | 3,620 | 90.9% | 2,161 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 81/100 |
| 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 |
| North Berkeley | 14,593 | 88.6% | 2,944 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| 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 |
| Kensington-San Francisco | 4,559 | 99.4% | 6,821 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 85/100 |
| 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 |
| Thousand Oaks | 3,243 | 99.7% | 4,019 Mbps | 11 | A | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northwest 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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Northwest Berkeley
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Sonic | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 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 Northwest Berkeley Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Northwest 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 86.7% coverage in Northwest Berkeley.
At a national level, based on 4618 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 Northwest Berkeley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northwest Berkeley, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwest Berkeley 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 | ||
| 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 Northwest Berkeley
Based on data reported by Northwest Berkeley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Northwest Berkeley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,409 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 | Northwest Berkeley 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 | ||
| 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 Northwest Berkeley?
Of the providers in Northwest Berkeley, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northwest 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 Northwest Berkeley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northwest Berkeley
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwest Berkeley 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 | ||
| 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Berkeley is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Northwest Berkeley is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Unwired, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Northwest Berkeley, available to 97.6% 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.