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14 Best Internet Providers in San Mateo County, CA

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San Mateo County ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade San Mateo County ISP Report Card A-
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 4,842 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 14
Customer review count Real San Mateo County Customer Ratings 17

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

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This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

San Mateo County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in San Mateo County.

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San Mateo County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in San Mateo County.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

98.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2,391)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $40.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.0%

1,764 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(302)

Cable

98.6%

1,830 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1,910)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

98.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

77.6%

4,688 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

DSL

78.1%

72 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Fixed Wireless

80.6%

51 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

98.8%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

77.6%

4,688 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

DSL

78.1%

72 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

80.6%

51 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Astound Broadband

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

39.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(119)

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1-844-490-5831 Price: $20.00 - $290.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.2%

1,594 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(20)

Cable

39.2%

1,500 Mbps

1,500 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(90)

DSL

2.1%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

DSL: 2.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Above are the top 4 providers in San Mateo County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.


Sonic

Sonic logo

Availability:

27.6%

Customer Rating:

4.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $30.00 - $70.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

27.6%

4,555 Mbps

10,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.4 of 5 stars

(14)

Atherton Fiber

Atherton Fiber logo

Availability:

2.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $33.75 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.6%

10,000 Mbps

10,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Sail Internet

Sail Internet logo

Availability:

6.2%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

1.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

4.5%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Cruzio Internet

Cruzio Internet logo

Availability:

6.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $74.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

6.5%

646 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Etheric Networks

Etheric Networks logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $79.00 - $169.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

82.9%

250 Mbps

250 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

91.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

91.2%

78 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

66.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

66.8%

340 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

Unwired

Unwired logo

Availability:

21.5%

Customer Rating:

1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $59.99 - $79.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

21.5%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Ridge Wireless

Ridge Wireless logo

Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $99.99 - $149.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

5.6%

69 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Tekify

Tekify logo

Availability:

3.2%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in San Mateo County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most San Mateo County residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.2%

406 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for San Mateo County residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Mateo County ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Mateo County, CA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in San Mateo County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in San Mateo County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 98.81% of the county.

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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in San Mateo County, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in San Mateo County


AT&T4.003.293.66
Astound Broadband4.003.243.35
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.004.04
XFINITY3.553.413.37
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all San Mateo County Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeSan Mateo County OverallCalifornia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (1) (22) (284)View Plans
Astound Broadband (2) (17) (109)View Plans
AT&T (3) (107) (924)View Plans
XFINITY (11) (193) (2164)View Plans
Sonic (0) (11) (11)View Plans
Verizon (0) (24) (723)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (2) (12)View Plans
Unwired (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Ridge Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Etheric Networks (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Tekify (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sail Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cruzio Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Atherton Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 379 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for San Mateo County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 39.9% coverage in San Mateo County.

At a national level, based on 4257 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 San Mateo County?

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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 San Mateo County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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 San Mateo County

Max Advertised Speed in San Mateo County, CA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Etheric Networks25,000 Mbps
Atherton Fiber10,000 Mbps
Sonic10,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband5,000 Mbps
EarthLink5,000 Mbps
AT&T5,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast2,000 Mbps
Sail Internet1,000 Mbps
Cruzio Internet1,000 Mbps
Verizon1,000 Mbps
Tekify500 Mbps
Ridge Wireless300 Mbps
Unwired300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Mateo County


Astound Broadband4.003.713.53
XFINITY3.733.803.77
AT&T3.673.223.75
T-Mobile Home Internet3.003.823.96
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSan Mateo County SpeedCalifornia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Astound Broadband (2) (17) (109)View Plans
XFINITY (11) (193) (2164)View Plans
AT&T (3) (107) (924)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (1) (22) (284)View Plans
Sonic (0) (11) (11)View Plans
Verizon (0) (24) (723)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Unwired (0) (1) (1)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
Tekify (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sail Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cruzio Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Atherton Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by San Mateo County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Atherton Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 25,000 Mbps in San Mateo County. 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 county 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 San Mateo County?

California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s San Mateo County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in San Mateo County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in San Mateo County


T-Mobile Home Internet5.004.184.11
AT&T4.333.213.51
Astound Broadband3.502.943.16
XFINITY2.913.123.03
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSan Mateo County AffordabilityCalifornia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (1) (22) (284)View Plans
AT&T (3) (107) (924)View Plans
Astound Broadband (2) (17) (109)View Plans
XFINITY (11) (193) (2164)View Plans
Sonic (0) (11) (11)View Plans
Verizon (0) (24) (723)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (2) (12)View Plans
Unwired (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Ridge Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Etheric Networks (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Tekify (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sail Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cruzio Internet (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Atherton Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

San Mateo County 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 county 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 San Mateo County below, including the metrics used and how San Mateo County compares to the rest of California and nation.

San Mateo County ISP Report Card: A-
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San Mateo County California USA
83.61% 56.12% 67.25%
4,842 Mbps 3,631 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
9.3 7.4 6.8

 

San Mateo County Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
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San Mateo County California USA
2.9 3.0 2.7
22% 15% 14%
98% 96% 95%
95% 93% 90%
85% 78% 75%
85% 79% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

San Mateo County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in San Mateo County is A-, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in San Mateo County is high with a score of 89 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in San Mateo County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The San Mateo County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 San Mateo County households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 San Mateo County 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 Counties Compare to San Mateo County?

Stanislaus County, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Mariposa County, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
San Juan County, UT

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Rio Grande County, CO

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Alamosa County, CO

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Huerfano County, CO

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Stanton County, KS

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
Grant County, KS

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Haskell County, KS

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

How Much Speed does a San Mateo County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in San Mateo County is 2.9, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. San Mateo County's average household income is $163,648 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.

San Mateo County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 22% 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 San Mateo County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, San Mateo County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?

EarthLink Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

77.6%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

4,688 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 77.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,688 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 Mateo County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

AT&T logo

Availability:

77.6%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

Avg. Download Speed

4,688 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 77.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,688 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 San Mateo County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sonic Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

Sonic logo

Availability:

27.6%

Customer Rating:

4.4 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

4,555 Mbps

Sonic offers Fiber service to 27.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,555 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. Sonic Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Sonic in terms of customer satisfaction.

Atherton Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

Atherton Fiber logo

Availability:

2.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10,000 Mbps

Atherton Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Atherton Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, with speeds from 10,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Atherton Fiber. Atherton Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Atherton Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

2.2%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(20)

Avg. Download Speed

1,594 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.2% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,594 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 about the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

XFINITY Fiber in San Mateo County, CA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(302)

Avg. Download Speed

1,764 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,764 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 220 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?

XFINITY Cable in San Mateo County, CA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

98.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,910)

Avg. Download Speed

1,830 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,830 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 211 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband Cable in San Mateo County, CA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

39.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(90)

Avg. Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 39.2% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps, with speeds from 1,500 Mpbs up to 1,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county. Astound Broadband Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?

EarthLink DSL in San Mateo County, CA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

78.1%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

72 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 78.1% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

78.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

72 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 78.1% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband DSL in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 2.1% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county. Astound Broadband DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sail Internet DSL in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

1.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Sail Internet offers DSL service to 1.9% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Sail Internet DSL. Sail Internet DSL is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Sail Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

91.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

78 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

250 Mbps

Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county. Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Etheric Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

80.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

51 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

80.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

51 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

66.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

340 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.8% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 340 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 county. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

21.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.5% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county. Unwired Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Unwired in terms of customer satisfaction.

Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

6.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

646 Mbps

Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 646 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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 422 Mbps throughout the county. Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Cruzio Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

69 Mbps

Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 29 Mbps throughout the county. Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Ridge Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

4.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county. Sail Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Sail Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Tekify Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA

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Availability:

3.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

406 Mbps

Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 406 Mbps, with speeds from 65 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 65 and as high as 110, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the county. Tekify Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in San Mateo County from Tekify in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in San Mateo County?

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 Mateo County is AT&T.
  • 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 San Mateo County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in San Mateo County, 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 San Mateo County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how San Mateo County 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 San Mateo County's A- ISP Report Card and 89 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Baltimore County, MD

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
Cobb County, GA

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
San Joaquin County, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
Middlesex County, NJ

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Monroe County, NY

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Montgomery County, PA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
Multnomah County, OR

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
Norfolk County, MA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Oklahoma County, OK

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

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