8 Best Internet Providers in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, 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 Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Outer Sunset, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Outer Sunset

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Outer Sunset Internet Providers

Based on 388 reviews from California internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Outer Sunset residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.42 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sonic wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Outer Sunset.

At a national level, based on 4458 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Outer Sunset?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Outer Sunset

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Sonic	1,000 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 Outer Sunset

Based on data reported by Outer Sunset 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 Outer Sunset. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,328 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 Outer Sunset?

California customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Outer Sunset customers with an average price rating of 3.23 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Outer Sunset

Outer Sunset 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 Outer Sunset below, including the metrics used and how Outer Sunset compares to the rest of San Francisco and nation.

Outer Sunset ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Outer Sunset	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Outer Sunset that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	69.50%	71.53%
	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.	3,722 Mbps	4,937 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Outer Sunset.	10.5	9.7	7.1

 

Outer Sunset Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Outer Sunset	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.	2.8	2.7	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.	25%	25%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	95%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	85%	84%	76%
	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.	85%	84%	77%

Outer Sunset ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Outer Sunset is A, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Outer Sunset is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Outer Sunset have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Outer Sunset 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.

94% of Outer Sunset households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Outer Sunset 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 Outer Sunset?

How Much Speed does a Outer Sunset Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Outer Sunset is 2.8, which is larger than the San Francisco average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Outer Sunset’s average household income is $148,409 which is higher than the San Francisco average of $148,255 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Outer Sunset also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Francisco average of 15%. Additionally, 25% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 25% of residents in San Francisco who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Outer Sunset has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Outer Sunset households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Outer Sunset?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Outer Sunset?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Outer Sunset?

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 Outer Sunset is XFINITY.
• 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 Outer Sunset is XFINITY.
• EarthLink, AT&T, Unwired, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Outer Sunset, 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 Outer Sunset compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Outer Sunset 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 Outer Sunset’s A ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Outer Sunset