Best Internet Providers in Santa Clara, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara has 10 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 Santa Clara.
Ranks compare Santa Clara with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Santa Clara, CA at a Glance
Santa Clara 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
Sail Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Santa Clara ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Clara, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Santa Clara based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Santa Clara, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa Clara?
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 Santa Clara
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Sail Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tekify - fixed wireless coverage map
How Santa Clara Compares to Places Its Size
Santa Clara's report card score is tied 170th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 42nd of 305.
| Measure | Santa Clara | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Santa Clara County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.1% | 235th of 305 | 59.0% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,480 Mbps | 184th of 305 | 4,067 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.9 | 5th of 305 | 10.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 154th of 305 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 23rd of 305 | 24% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 32nd of 305 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 29th of 305 | 85% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 28th of 305 | 90% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $186,410 | 2nd of 305 | $169,968 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 54.1% of homes in Santa Clara, against 59.0% across Santa Clara County and 62.4% across California. Households in Santa Clara are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $186,410 (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 Santa Clara
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Clara?
EarthLink Fiber in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,680 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 54.1% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,680 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 Santa Clara from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,680 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 54.1% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,680 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 Santa Clara from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,855 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,855 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 959 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Santa Clara from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa Clara?
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
242 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 242 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 60, with an average of 45 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
679 Mbps
Sail Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Sail Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 679 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 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 136 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.3% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Tekify Fixed Wireless in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.4% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 144 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 32, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Clara?
XFINITY Cable in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,876 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.0% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,876 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 267 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Santa Clara from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Clara?
EarthLink DSL in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.9% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 Santa Clara from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.9% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 Santa Clara from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in Santa Clara, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
867 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 5.1% of Santa Clara homes. Across the city, Sail Internet DSL has speeds up to 867 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 850 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Santa Clara by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 41.9% of homes in 95054 to 65.9% in 95051. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Santa Clara
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Santa Clara
How Santa Clara Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Santa Clara that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Alum Rock has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Milpitas the fewest (46.3%); Santa Clara has 54.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara (this page) | 129,391 | 54.1% | 3,480 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 86/100 |
| San Jose metro area | 2,000,468 | 58.4% | 3,982 Mbps | 10.3 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Sunnyvale | 152,915 | 60.1% | 3,375 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Mountain View | 84,882 | 73.1% | 3,720 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Milpitas | 83,361 | 46.3% | 3,171 Mbps | 11.2 | B | 94/100 |
| Cupertino | 63,205 | 72.0% | 3,880 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Campbell | 51,924 | 79.0% | 4,289 Mbps | 10.8 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Los Altos | 38,328 | 88.1% | 4,648 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 93/100 |
| Saratoga | 33,432 | 63.1% | 3,795 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Alum Rock | 20,704 | 99.9% | 9,194 Mbps | 12 | A+ | 71/100 |
| Alviso | 2,089 | 84.2% | 4,180 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Clara?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Santa Clara
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Tekify | 144 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Santa Clara Internet Providers
Based on 387 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Santa Clara residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Santa Clara.
At a national level, based on 4596 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santa Clara Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Santa Clara, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Clara Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Clara
Based on data reported by Santa Clara ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Santa Clara. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,665 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Clara Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa Clara?
Of the providers in Santa Clara, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Santa Clara 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Santa Clara, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa Clara
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Clara Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
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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Fidium Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Santa Clara?
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 Santa Clara is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Santa Clara is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Santa Clara, available to 96.8% 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.