Best Internet Providers in Petaluma, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Petaluma, CA
Petaluma 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 Petaluma.
Ranks compare Petaluma with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Petaluma, CA at a Glance
Petaluma Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
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Customer Rating
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 Petaluma ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Petaluma, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Petaluma 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 Petaluma, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Sonic is an option for 37.68% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Petaluma?
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 Petaluma
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
How Petaluma Compares to Places Its Size
Petaluma's report card score is tied 535th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 298th of 749.
| Measure | Petaluma | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Sonoma County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.4% | 629th of 749 | 38.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,126 Mbps | 162nd of 749 | 3,986 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | Tied 464th of 749 | 6.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th 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 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 267th of 749 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 193rd of 749 | 81% | 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 | 87% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $122,898 | 162nd of 749 | $113,207 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 624th of 749 | 15% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 47.4% of homes in Petaluma, against 38.9% across Sonoma County and 62.4% across California. Households in Petaluma are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $122,898 (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 Petaluma
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Petaluma?
Sonic Fiber in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 37.7% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,182 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,182 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 Petaluma from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,182 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,182 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 Petaluma from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Petaluma?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
205 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 205 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.0% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.0% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Petaluma 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 Petaluma?
XFINITY Cable in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,868 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.1% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,868 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 215 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Petaluma?
EarthLink DSL in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.6% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 81 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Petaluma from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Petaluma, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.6% of Petaluma homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 81 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Petaluma from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Petaluma by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Petaluma has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Petaluma
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Petaluma | 4,247 | 89.0% | 8,948 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 70/100 |
ZIP codes in Petaluma
How Petaluma Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Petaluma that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Novato has the most homes with fiber (62.9%) and Eldridge the fewest (0.0%); Petaluma has 47.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma (this page) | 68,933 | 47.4% | 5,126 Mbps | 7 | B | 77/100 |
| Novato | 60,673 | 62.9% | 2,197 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 81/100 |
| Rohnert Park | 44,917 | 19.8% | 2,501 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Sonoma | 33,220 | 29.2% | 2,631 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 75/100 |
| Cotati | 11,934 | 12.5% | 2,226 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Penngrove | 5,246 | 24.1% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Lakeville | 1,955 | 22.0% | 2,193 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,891 | 1.5% | 1,189 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 66/100 |
| Eldridge | 1,383 | 0.0% | 1,990 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 82/100 |
| Schellville | 572 | 0.0% | 889 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 39/100 |
| El Verano | 383 | 82.5% | 4,146 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 88/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Petaluma?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Sonic.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Petaluma
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Petaluma Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Petaluma 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 84.4% coverage in Petaluma.
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 Petaluma Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Petaluma, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Petaluma 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Petaluma
Based on data reported by Petaluma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Petaluma. 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 | Petaluma 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Petaluma?
Of the providers in Petaluma, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Petaluma 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 Petaluma, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Petaluma
| ISP / Tech Type | Petaluma 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 |
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 Petaluma?
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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Petaluma, available to 99.0% 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.