11 Best Internet Providers in Redwood City, CA
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Redwood City ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 6,563 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Redwood City Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Redwood City has 11 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.
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Redwood City has 11 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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Astound Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Redwood City, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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?
XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Redwood City based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast 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. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 99.74% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Redwood City, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Redwood City
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Redwood City Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Redwood City Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY |  (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) |  (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) |  (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Atherton Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 378 reviews from California internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Redwood City residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.41 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 51.4% coverage in Redwood City.
At a national level, based on 4256 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Redwood City?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Redwood City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Atherton Fiber 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 Redwood City
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Atherton Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Sonic | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Sail Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Etheric Networks | 250 Mbps | ||
| Ridge Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Redwood City
| ISP / Tech Type | Redwood City Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Astound Broadband | (1) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Atherton Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Redwood City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Atherton Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Redwood City. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Redwood City?
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 higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Astound Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Redwood City customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Atherton Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Redwood City 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 city 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 Redwood City below, including the metrics used and how Redwood City compares to the rest of California and nation.
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Redwood City | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Redwood City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.36% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 6,563 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Redwood City. | 9.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 3.0 | 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. | 24% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 93% | 90% | ||
| 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% | 78% | 75% | ||
| 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% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Redwood City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Redwood City is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Redwood City is high with a score of 87 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Redwood City have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Redwood City ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
95% of Redwood City households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% 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 Redwood City 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 Cities Compare to Redwood City?
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 96 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Redwood City Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Redwood City is 2.7, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Redwood City's average household income is $166,437 which is much higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Redwood City also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Redwood City has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Redwood City households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
EarthLink Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,673 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 76.2% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,673 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:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,673 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 76.2% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,673 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 higher 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:
(302)
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 250, with an average of 159 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.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(20)
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
Atherton Fiber in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Atherton Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Atherton Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Redwood City?
XFINITY Cable in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,955 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,955 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 238 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated about 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:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 50.5% 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:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 78.0% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 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 the same as other types of internet service available in Redwood City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 78.0% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 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
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:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% 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 70 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
333 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.1% of Redwood City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 333 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Redwood City, CA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% 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 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 XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Atherton Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Redwood City is XFINITY.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Redwood City 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 Redwood City's A- ISP Report Card and 87 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100