Best Internet Providers in San Rafael, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in San Rafael, CA
San Rafael has 8 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 Rafael.
Ranks compare San Rafael with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in San Rafael, CA at a Glance
San Rafael Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
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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 Rafael ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Rafael, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in San Rafael based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sonic had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in San Rafael, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Sonic is an option for 30.52% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in San Rafael?
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 Rafael
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How San Rafael Compares to Places Its Size
San Rafael's report card score is tied 397th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 749.
| Measure | San Rafael | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Marin County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 56.7% | Tied 584th of 749 | 59.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,968 Mbps | 172nd of 749 | 3,669 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 243rd of 749 | 7.5 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 278th of 749 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 84th of 749 | 32% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 96% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 193rd of 749 | 86% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 305th of 749 | 90% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $135,968 | 101st of 749 | $160,966 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 15% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 56.7% of homes in San Rafael, against 59.4% across Marin County and 62.4% across California. Households in San Rafael are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $135,968 (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 Rafael
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Rafael?
EarthLink Fiber in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,030 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 48.6% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,030 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 Rafael from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,030 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 48.6% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,030 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 Rafael from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 30.5% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Rafael?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.2% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.2% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Rafael?
XFINITY Cable in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,940 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.4% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,940 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 234 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Rafael?
EarthLink DSL in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.8% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in San Rafael from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in San Rafael, CA
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.8% of San Rafael homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Rafael from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in San Rafael by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 37.8% of homes in Northgate to 99.4% in Lincoln. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in San Rafael
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate | 8,332 | 37.8% | 2,293 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 73/100 |
| Terra Linda | 5,665 | 51.8% | 3,291 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Marinwood | 3,589 | 74.0% | 4,085 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Lincoln | 3,298 | 99.4% | 9,949 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in San Rafael
How San Rafael Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to San Rafael that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Ross has the most homes with fiber (89.5%) and San Quentin the fewest (0.0%); San Rafael has 56.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael (this page) | 70,581 | 56.7% | 4,968 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 84/100 |
| Mill Valley | 19,654 | 72.1% | 4,128 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 85/100 |
| San Anselmo | 15,515 | 81.9% | 5,084 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Larkspur | 12,494 | 64.4% | 3,578 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 81/100 |
| Corte Madera | 10,222 | 73.5% | 4,112 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Fairfax | 8,015 | 83.1% | 4,311 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Kentfield | 6,466 | 65.2% | 3,769 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Ross | 5,222 | 89.5% | 6,062 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 93/100 |
| San Quentin | 4,284 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 99/100 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 1,974 | 83.8% | 4,509 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Greenbrae | 258 | 43.4% | 3,302 Mbps | 8 | B | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Rafael?
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 Rafael
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for San Rafael Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for San Rafael residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.11 out of 5 stars and 88.7% coverage in San Rafael.
At a national level, based on 4618 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 Rafael Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in San Rafael, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | San Rafael Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Rafael
Based on data reported by San Rafael 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 Rafael. 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 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 Rafael Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Rafael?
Of the providers in San Rafael, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in San Rafael 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.14 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in San Rafael, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in San Rafael
| ISP / Tech Type | San Rafael Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in San Rafael?
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 Rafael is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sonic may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in San Rafael is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in San Rafael, available to 99.4% 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.