Best Internet Providers in Novato, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Novato, CA
Novato has 7 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 Novato.
Ranks compare Novato with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Novato, CA at a Glance
Novato Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Novato ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Novato, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Novato based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Novato, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Novato?
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 Novato
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - 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
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Novato Compares to Places Its Size
Novato's report card score is tied 631st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 217th of 749.
| Measure | Novato | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Marin County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.9% | Tied 536th of 749 | 59.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,197 Mbps | 608th of 749 | 3,669 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 564th of 749 | 7.5 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 163rd of 749 | 32% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 96th of 749 | 96% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 243rd of 749 | 86% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 268th of 749 | 90% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $133,675 | 106th of 749 | $160,966 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 15% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 62.9% of homes in Novato, against 59.4% across Marin County and 62.4% across California. Households in Novato are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $133,675 (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 Novato
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Novato?
Frontier Fiber in Novato, CA
Availability:
59.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 59.0% of Novato homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Novato, CA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Novato homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Novato, CA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Novato homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Novato?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Novato, CA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Novato homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Novato, CA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Novato homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Novato, CA
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Novato 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Novato, CA
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Novato 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Novato, CA
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.8% of Novato homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Novato?
XFINITY Cable in Novato, CA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,975 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.4% of Novato homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,975 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 2,000, with an average of 284 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Novato?
EarthLink DSL in Novato, CA
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 49.5% of Novato homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Novato from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Novato, CA
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 49.5% of Novato homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Novato from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Novato, CA
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 18.9% of Novato homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Novato from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Novato by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 8.9% of homes in 94949 to 90.5% in 94947. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Novato
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Novato
How Novato Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Novato that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Ross has the most homes with fiber (89.5%) and Woodacre the fewest (11.9%); Novato has 62.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novato (this page) | 60,673 | 62.9% | 2,197 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 81/100 |
| San Rafael | 70,581 | 56.7% | 4,968 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 84/100 |
| San Anselmo | 15,515 | 81.9% | 5,084 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Fairfax | 8,015 | 83.1% | 4,311 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Ross | 5,222 | 89.5% | 6,062 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 93/100 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 1,974 | 83.8% | 4,509 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Woodacre | 1,719 | 11.9% | 2,037 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 88/100 |
| Forest Knolls | 765 | 16.9% | 1,831 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 718 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 69/100 |
| Nicasio | 445 | 90.1% | 937 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 80/100 |
| San Geronimo | 379 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Novato?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. 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 Novato
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Novato Internet Providers
Based on 439 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Novato residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 60.5% coverage in Novato.
At a national level, based on 4781 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Novato Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Novato, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Novato Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Novato
Based on data reported by Novato ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Novato. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,975 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Novato Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Novato?
Of the providers in Novato, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Novato 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Novato, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Novato
| ISP / Tech Type | Novato Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | 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 Novato?
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 Novato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Novato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Novato, available to 98.4% 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.