Best Internet Providers in Redwood City, CA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Redwood City, CA
Redwood City has 12 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 Redwood City.
Ranks compare Redwood City with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Redwood City, CA at a Glance
Redwood City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
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 Redwood City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Redwood City, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Redwood City 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 Redwood City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 42.40% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Redwood City?
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 Redwood City
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Redwood City Compares to Places Its Size
Redwood City's report card score is tied 100th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 67th of 749.
| Measure | Redwood City | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.0% | Tied 332nd of 749 | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,621 Mbps | 79th of 749 | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | Tied 47th of 749 | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 230th of 749 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 68th of 749 | 25% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th 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 | 86% | Tied 120th of 749 | 85% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 109th of 749 | 89% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $172,047 | 21st of 749 | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 15% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 85.0% of homes in Redwood City, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Redwood City are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $172,047 (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 Redwood City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
EarthLink Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,730 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 78.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,730 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 Redwood City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,730 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 78.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,730 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 Redwood City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
42.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
9,985 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 42.4% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 9,985 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Sonic Fiber.
XFINITY Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,662 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,662 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 233 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Redwood City from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Race Communications Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, 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 Redwood City, CA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, 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 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
653 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.6% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 653 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 60 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 60, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
XFINITY Cable in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,957 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,957 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 247 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Redwood City from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 50.1% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
EarthLink DSL in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 78.3% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Redwood City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 78.3% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Redwood City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 3.4% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 2.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in Redwood City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 74.0% of homes in Centennial to 99.9% in Roosevelt-San Francisco; by ZIP code, from 45.3% in 94065 to 94.6% in 94061. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Redwood City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt-San Francisco | 9,061 | 99.9% | 7,782 Mbps | 9.9 | A+ | 88/100 |
| Centennial | 6,912 | 74.0% | 6,158 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 6,341 | 98.0% | 4,952 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 94/100 |
| Staumbaugh Heller | 5,191 | 96.9% | 8,037 Mbps | 10 | A | 56/100 |
| Farm Hills | 4,771 | 80.7% | 4,432 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Friendly Acres | 4,731 | 99.3% | 9,975 Mbps | 10.9 | A+ | 88/100 |
| Redwood Village | 4,135 | 85.0% | 8,705 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 63/100 |
ZIP codes in Redwood City
How Redwood City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Redwood City that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, North Fair Oaks has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stanford the fewest (1.4%); Redwood City has 85.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City (this page) | 92,381 | 85.0% | 6,621 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 89/100 |
| Palo Alto | 68,183 | 80.3% | 4,422 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 90/100 |
| Menlo Park | 41,500 | 91.4% | 7,678 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Foster City | 34,060 | 68.9% | 3,849 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| San Carlos | 32,231 | 97.0% | 4,714 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 94/100 |
| East Palo Alto | 30,167 | 79.3% | 4,862 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Belmont | 29,185 | 93.5% | 8,015 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 88/100 |
| Stanford | 20,921 | 1.4% | 2,387 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| North Fair Oaks | 10,906 | 100.0% | 9,370 Mbps | 10.3 | A+ | 80/100 |
| Atherton | 8,885 | 86.1% | 8,455 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 92/100 |
| Woodside | 6,288 | 55.3% | 3,755 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Redwood City?
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 Redwood City
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 10,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Redwood City Internet Providers
Based on 423 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Redwood City 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 90.4% coverage in Redwood City.
At a national level, based on 4744 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 Redwood City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Redwood City, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Redwood City 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Redwood City
Based on data reported by Redwood City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Redwood City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 9,985 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 | Redwood City 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Redwood City?
Of the providers in Redwood City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Redwood City 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 Redwood City, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Redwood City
| ISP / Tech Type | Redwood City 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (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 Redwood City?
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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Redwood City, available to 99.7% 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.