Best Internet Providers in Santa Rosa, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa has 7 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 Rosa.
Ranks compare Santa Rosa with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Santa Rosa, CA at a Glance
Santa Rosa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Sonic
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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 Rosa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Rosa, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Santa Rosa based on 401 California customer reviews, and Sonic has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa Rosa?
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 Rosa
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Santa Rosa Compares to Places Its Size
Santa Rosa's report card score is tied 198th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 141st of 305.
| Measure | Santa Rosa | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Sonoma County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.4% | 233rd of 305 | 38.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,321 Mbps | 72nd of 305 | 3,986 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 171st of 305 | 6.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 127th of 305 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 164th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 139th of 305 | 81% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 125th of 305 | 87% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $108,961 | 80th of 305 | $113,207 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 15% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 55.4% of homes in Santa Rosa, against 38.9% across Sonoma County and 62.4% across California. Households in Santa Rosa are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,961 (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 Rosa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Rosa?
EarthLink Fiber in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,620 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 40.3% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,620 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 Rosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,620 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 40.3% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,620 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 Rosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 38.3% of Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
186 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Rosa?
XFINITY Cable in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,675 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.7% of Santa Rosa homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,675 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 184 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Rosa?
EarthLink DSL in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.9% of Santa Rosa 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Santa Rosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Santa Rosa, CA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.9% of Santa Rosa 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Santa Rosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Santa Rosa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 37.2% of homes in Larkfield-Wikiup to 98.9% in Junior College Neighborhood Assc.; by ZIP code, from 27.9% in 95409 to 72.4% in 95404. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Santa Rosa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthWest Santa Rosa | 19,559 | 73.8% | 6,479 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Wright Area | 9,805 | 45.1% | 4,915 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 81/100 |
| Junior College Neighborhood Assc. | 5,706 | 98.9% | 9,581 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 67/100 |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 5,678 | 37.2% | 2,609 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 86/100 |
| Coffey Park | 3,896 | 81.3% | 4,305 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 70/100 |
ZIP codes in Santa Rosa
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95403 | 44,523 | 38.9% | 3,202 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 77/100 |
| 95407 | 42,698 | 67.9% | 6,456 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 95401 | 37,418 | 53.8% | 4,990 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 74/100 |
| 95404 | 37,296 | 72.4% | 6,633 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 95409 | 28,176 | 27.9% | 3,814 Mbps | 7 | B- | 66/100 |
| 95405 | 22,086 | 68.4% | 7,233 Mbps | 7 | B | 80/100 |
How Santa Rosa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Santa Rosa that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Penngrove has the most homes with fiber (24.1%) and Kenwood the fewest (0.0%); Santa Rosa has 55.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa (this page) | 209,750 | 55.4% | 5,321 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Rohnert Park | 44,917 | 19.8% | 2,501 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Windsor | 29,587 | 3.9% | 1,633 Mbps | 6 | C | 79/100 |
| Sebastopol | 26,531 | 22.9% | 1,397 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 72/100 |
| Cotati | 11,934 | 12.5% | 2,226 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Forestville | 5,473 | 1.1% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Penngrove | 5,246 | 24.1% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Glen Ellen | 1,891 | 1.5% | 1,189 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 66/100 |
| Kenwood | 1,724 | 0.0% | 1,192 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 74/100 |
| Graton | 888 | 8.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 69/100 |
| Fulton | 793 | 10.7% | 2,180 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 81/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Rosa?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sonic 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 Rosa
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Santa Rosa Internet Providers
Based on 401 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Santa Rosa residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.7% coverage in Santa Rosa.
At a national level, based on 4617 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 Santa Rosa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Santa Rosa, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Rosa Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Rosa
Based on data reported by Santa Rosa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Santa Rosa. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Rosa Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic |  (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa Rosa?
Of the providers in Santa Rosa, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Santa Rosa where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Santa Rosa, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa Rosa
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Rosa Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Santa Rosa, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
October 09, 2023 A Santa Rosa, CA Customer
GFiber
March 24, 2023 A Santa Rosa, CA Customer
Sonic Fiber
March 23, 2023 A Santa Rosa, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 23, 2023 The service is pretty reliable, but the customer service has forever been subpar. They are good at remotely resetting your modem, but that's about it. They receive so many complaints about customer service you'd think they would improve, but evidently that would not be cost effective for them.
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Santa Rosa?
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 Rosa is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Santa Rosa is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Santa Rosa, available to 98.8% 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.