9 Best Internet Providers in Redwood Village, Redwood City, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Redwood Village, Redwood City, 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 Redwood Village, Redwood City, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in Redwood Village based on 378 Redwood City customer reviews, and Sonic has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Redwood Village, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Redwood Village

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Redwood Village Internet Providers

Based on 378 reviews from Redwood City internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Redwood Village residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Redwood City, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.9% coverage in Redwood Village.

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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Redwood Village?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Redwood Village, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Sonic.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Redwood Village

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Kwikbit	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	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 Redwood Village

Based on data reported by Redwood Village ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Redwood Village. 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.

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 Redwood Village?

Redwood City customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Redwood Village customers with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Redwood Village, Redwood City, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Redwood Village

Redwood Village 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 Redwood Village below, including the metrics used and how Redwood Village compares to the rest of Redwood City and nation.

Redwood Village ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Redwood Village	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Redwood Village that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.98%	83.36%	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.	8,705 Mbps	6,563 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 Village.	9.8	9.4	6.8

 

Redwood Village Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Redwood Village	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.	3.3	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.	13%	24%	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.	96%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	95%	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.	68%	85%	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.	68%	85%	76%

Redwood Village ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Redwood Village is A-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Redwood Village is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Redwood Village have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Redwood Village 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.

88% of Redwood Village households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Redwood Village 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 Redwood Village?

How Much Speed does a Redwood Village Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Redwood Village is 3.3, which is larger than the Redwood City average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Redwood Village's average household income is $101,151 which is much lower than the Redwood City average of $166,437 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 Village also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Redwood City average of 14%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 24% of residents in Redwood City who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Redwood Village has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Redwood Village households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% 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 Village?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Redwood Village?

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 Village 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 Village is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Redwood Village, 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 Village compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Redwood Village 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 Village's A- ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.