Best Internet Providers in San Francisco, CA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco has 16 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 San Francisco.
Ranks compare San Francisco with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in San Francisco, CA at a Glance
San Francisco 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
Sonic
Connection
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 San Francisco ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Francisco, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in San Francisco based on 430 California 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- RobinsonHSS - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tekify - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How San Francisco Compares to Places Its Size
San Francisco's report card score is tied 13th of 60 and its connectivity index is tied 3rd of 60.
| Measure | San Francisco | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | San Francisco County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.5% | Tied 43rd of 60 | 66.1% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 4,934 Mbps | 12th of 60 | 4,165 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.7 | 2nd of 60 | 10.3 | 8 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 21st of 60 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | Tied 3rd of 60 | 30% | 17% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 11th of 60 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 2nd of 60 | 93% | 94% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 2nd of 60 | 82% | 79% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 6th of 60 | 87% | 84% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $148,255 | 2nd of 60 | $149,862 | $111,728 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 38th of 60 | 12% | 17% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 69.5% of homes in San Francisco, against 66.1% across San Francisco County and 62.4% across California. Households in San Francisco are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $148,255 (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 San Francisco
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Francisco?
EarthLink Fiber in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,649 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 59.2% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,649 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 San Francisco from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,649 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 59.2% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,649 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 San Francisco from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
36.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
6,863 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 36.3% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,863 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.
Astound Broadband Fiber in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,534 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.6% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,534 Mbps, with speeds from 1,500 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Astound Broadband Fiber. Astound Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in San Francisco from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,697 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.5% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,697 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 797 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Francisco from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Francisco?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
346 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 346 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 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
884 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 884 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.
Tekify Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
568 Mbps
Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 568 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 900 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 900, with an average of 223 Mbps throughout the city.
RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RobinsonHSS offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
430 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 430 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 3.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 126 Mbps throughout the city.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
899 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 899 Mbps, with speeds from 45 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 300, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Francisco?
XFINITY Cable in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,828 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.5% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,828 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 252 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in San Francisco from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 16.4% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Francisco?
EarthLink DSL in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.2% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 San Francisco from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.2% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 San Francisco from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
885 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 1.5% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 885 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 870 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband DSL in San Francisco, CA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 1.1% of San Francisco homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in San Francisco by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 12.7% of homes in Chinatown-San Francisco to 100.0% in Outer Sunset; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 94130 to 96.3% in 94121. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in San Francisco
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Addition | 59,637 | 20.5% | 2,649 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 66/100 |
| South of Market | 55,598 | 64.4% | 2,909 Mbps | 11.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Downtown San Francisco | 49,828 | 40.4% | 2,366 Mbps | 10.2 | B | 42/100 |
| Outer Sunset | 47,542 | 100.0% | 3,722 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 84/100 |
| Mission | 42,754 | 88.0% | 2,487 Mbps | 11.4 | A- | 77/100 |
| Inner Richmond | 39,506 | 89.3% | 3,582 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 76/100 |
| Excelsior | 34,657 | 98.1% | 9,809 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 86/100 |
| Bayview | 31,171 | 70.2% | 5,660 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Parkside | 27,121 | 99.8% | 2,973 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 82/100 |
| Inner Sunset | 24,259 | 72.5% | 2,885 Mbps | 9.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Visitacion Valley | 23,949 | 67.0% | 6,346 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Ocean View | 23,243 | 88.1% | 8,748 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 90/100 |
| Outer Richmond | 23,156 | 96.2% | 3,046 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Noe Valley | 22,017 | 91.5% | 3,885 Mbps | 12.1 | A- | 80/100 |
| Nob Hill | 21,975 | 78.6% | 5,949 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 61/100 |
| Bernal Heights | 18,827 | 84.6% | 5,704 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 84/100 |
| Lakeshore | 18,523 | 35.9% | 2,900 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 73/100 |
| Potrero | 18,200 | 71.4% | 2,966 Mbps | 12.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| North Beach | 17,337 | 24.6% | 2,900 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 51/100 |
| Crocker Amazon | 17,244 | 97.0% | 9,736 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 79/100 |
| West of Twin Peaks | 16,613 | 52.1% | 3,703 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 88/100 |
| Pacific Heights | 16,436 | 42.4% | 4,956 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Haight-Ashbury | 16,234 | 26.6% | 2,514 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Russian Hill | 15,518 | 71.5% | 6,981 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| St Marys Park | 15,395 | 86.0% | 8,418 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 87/100 |
| Castro-Upper Market | 14,406 | 61.9% | 3,018 Mbps | 11.2 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Marina-San Francisco | 13,180 | 17.5% | 2,633 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 76/100 |
| Seacliff | 12,938 | 91.5% | 3,700 Mbps | 10.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Outer Mission | 11,295 | 99.5% | 7,454 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 90/100 |
| Cow Hollow | 11,185 | 62.9% | 6,799 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Liberty Street Historic District | 10,367 | 72.2% | 2,047 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Chinatown-San Francisco | 10,240 | 12.7% | 1,801 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Financial District | 10,235 | 59.4% | 3,080 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Silver Terrace | 10,075 | 58.6% | 3,937 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Cole Valley | 9,799 | 16.0% | 2,032 Mbps | 9.2 | B- | 79/100 |
| Presidio Heights | 9,401 | 37.9% | 2,267 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 75/100 |
| Ingleside | 9,290 | 84.5% | 7,495 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 86/100 |
| Duboce Triangle | 9,117 | 39.5% | 2,455 Mbps | 10.5 | B | 77/100 |
| Glen Park | 8,492 | 94.9% | 3,377 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 86/100 |
| Union Square | 8,402 | 25.3% | 1,537 Mbps | 10.4 | B- | 52/100 |
| Twin Peaks | 6,848 | 26.9% | 2,536 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 62/100 |
| Saint Francis Wood | 5,739 | 31.6% | 2,059 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 90/100 |
| Diamond Heights | 3,211 | 33.0% | 2,713 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 68/100 |
ZIP codes in San Francisco
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94112 | 79,150 | 95.7% | 9,246 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 87/100 |
| 94110 | 67,653 | 85.5% | 3,671 Mbps | 11.2 | A- | 79/100 |
| 94109 | 58,308 | 41.0% | 3,860 Mbps | 10.2 | B | 61/100 |
| 94122 | 57,066 | 92.5% | 3,267 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| 94116 | 43,804 | 93.1% | 3,325 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 85/100 |
| 94121 | 43,189 | 96.3% | 3,410 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 75/100 |
| 94134 | 40,959 | 78.3% | 7,779 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 81/100 |
| 94117 | 40,840 | 12.2% | 2,034 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 76/100 |
| 94118 | 40,612 | 78.3% | 3,211 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 94124 | 40,477 | 67.5% | 5,196 Mbps | 10.3 | B+ | 73/100 |
| 94102 | 39,835 | 41.8% | 2,345 Mbps | 10.1 | B | 41/100 |
| 94103 | 38,393 | 64.5% | 2,501 Mbps | 11.5 | B+ | 59/100 |
| 94115 | 35,611 | 38.3% | 4,455 Mbps | 10.1 | B | 68/100 |
| 94107 | 34,575 | 65.6% | 2,708 Mbps | 11.8 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 94114 | 34,123 | 66.8% | 3,210 Mbps | 11.2 | B+ | 78/100 |
| 94131 | 29,874 | 69.1% | 3,271 Mbps | 10.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 94132 | 27,714 | 50.7% | 4,600 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 79/100 |
| 94133 | 27,203 | 38.2% | 4,071 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 49/100 |
| 94123 | 25,428 | 40.2% | 4,683 Mbps | 9 | B | 76/100 |
| 94127 | 19,960 | 43.6% | 2,785 Mbps | 9 | B | 86/100 |
| 94108 | 13,405 | 20.8% | 2,309 Mbps | 9.1 | B- | 42/100 |
| 94105 | 13,330 | 73.5% | 3,959 Mbps | 13 | B+ | 78/100 |
| 94158 | 11,327 | 78.9% | 3,686 Mbps | 10.5 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 94111 | 4,201 | 27.6% | 1,732 Mbps | 9.7 | B- | 62/100 |
| 94129 | 3,628 | 26.9% | 2,281 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 94/100 |
| 94130 | 2,747 | 0.0% | 1,222 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 91/100 |
| 94104 | 576 | 84.0% | 2,368 Mbps | 11.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
How San Francisco Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to San Francisco that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, San Bruno has the most homes with fiber (96.4%) and Belvedere the fewest (0.0%); San Francisco has 69.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco metro area (this page) | 4,749,008 | 69.5% | 4,934 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Daly City | 110,483 | 83.9% | 5,054 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 84/100 |
| Alameda | 78,301 | 88.0% | 7,399 Mbps | 11.3 | A- | 82/100 |
| South San Francisco | 65,709 | 90.5% | 4,543 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 84/100 |
| San Bruno | 43,639 | 96.4% | 4,755 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 82/100 |
| Pacifica | 37,165 | 85.5% | 4,448 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Sausalito | 11,289 | 49.3% | 3,023 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Tiburon | 8,482 | 0.0% | 1,881 Mbps | 8.4 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Brisbane | 5,559 | 89.3% | 4,544 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 90/100 |
| Belvedere | 2,126 | 0.0% | 1,988 Mbps | 8.6 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Colma | 2,104 | 20.0% | 2,389 Mbps | 9.5 | B- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Tekify | 10,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Etheric Networks | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| RobinsonHSS | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Ridge Wireless | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for San Francisco Internet Providers
Based on 430 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for San Francisco residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in San Francisco.
At a national level, based on 4836 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 San Francisco Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in San Francisco, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | San Francisco Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (4) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (16) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Francisco
Based on data reported by San Francisco ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in San Francisco. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,863 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 | San Francisco Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic |  (4) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (16) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Francisco?
Of the providers in San Francisco, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in San Francisco 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in San Francisco, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in San Francisco
| ISP / Tech Type | San Francisco Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (4) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (16) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A San Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Fiber
June 02, 2026 A San Francisco, CA Customer
Sonic Fiber
March 23, 2026 Pat L
XFINITY Cable
January 02, 2026 I'm reasonably happy with our service. It's expensive, but it works well, and we need the unlimited service thanks to having programmers in the household. I would like to be able just to pay for internet, and not get the extras that come with the package, like streaming and extra phone numbers and email accounts we don't need. I have considered changing to Sonic but haven't found it worthwhile yet - though I might if prices keep going up. Service when we have needed it has been good.
kat s
XFINITY Fiber
November 10, 2025 I love comcasts pricing. I got their cheapest option, expecting to have to upgrade. I was surprised to find the lowest tier is fast enough for my needs, I find it equivalent to sonic or att. i had both before, at this same location. the other companies cost nearly 5 times as much per month and were no better. xfinity also offers hotspots available all over the city. this adds a great deal of value to me
Chris M.
XFINITY Cable
October 15, 2025 I have been an Xfinity Comcast customer for at least ten years. During that time, I have consistently experienced intermittent outages in which my internet connectivity is gone for about two to five minutes. I have tried all internal configurations, such as router reboots and manufacturer changes without luck. And Xfinity has been unable to locate an issue with their external equipment. It is a frustrating problem because my internet service is unreliable.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco is AT&T.
- 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 San Francisco is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in San Francisco, available to 98.7% 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.