14 Best Internet Providers in San Mateo County, CA
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| San Mateo County ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,842 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| 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.
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.
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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.
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
Local, State, and National Ratings for all San Mateo County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | San Mateo County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Etheric Networks | 25,000 Mbps | ||
| Atherton Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Sonic | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sail Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Tekify | 500 Mbps | ||
| Ridge Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Unwired | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Mateo County
| ISP / Tech Type | San Mateo County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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
| ISP / Tech Type | San Mateo County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| 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.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in San Mateo County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.61% | 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. | 4,842 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 San Mateo County. | 9.3 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 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. | 22% | 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.
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?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- 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 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 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 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.
Atherton Fiber in San Mateo County, CA
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
Astound Broadband Fiber in San Mateo County, CA
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 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 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 offers Cable service to 39.2% of San Mateo County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?
EarthLink DSL in San Mateo County, CA
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
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
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
Sail Internet DSL in San Mateo County, CA
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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Mateo County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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
Tekify Fixed Wireless in San Mateo County, CA
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.
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.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
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