11 Best Internet Providers in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
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South of Market ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,852 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real South of Market Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
South of Market has 11 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South of Market.
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South of Market has 11 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South of Market.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in South of Market, San Francisco, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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 South of Market ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?
Starry is the best internet provider in South of Market based on San Francisco customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Starry had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South of Market, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Starry is an option for 2.01% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South of Market, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in South of Market
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South of Market Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | South of Market Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY |  (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (10) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (17) | (109) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 381 reviews from San Francisco internet customers, Starry is the best internet service provider for South of Market residents. Starry was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Google Fiber wins for second-place in San Francisco, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 64.2% coverage in South of Market.
At a national level, based on 4359 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in South of Market?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, 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 South of Market?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Starry. 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 South of Market
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Starry | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sail Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Google Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Unwired | 300 Mbps | ||
| Etheric Networks | 250 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South of Market
| ISP / Tech Type | South of Market Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (10) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by South of Market ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South of Market. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,036 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Starry. This indicates Starry reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South of Market?
San Francisco customers rate Starry as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Starry received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South of Market customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in South of Market, San Francisco, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South of Market
| ISP / Tech Type | South of Market Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (10) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
South of Market 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 neighborhood 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 South of Market below, including the metrics used and how South of Market compares to the rest of San Francisco and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South of Market that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 63.43% | 67.80% | 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. | 2,852 Mbps | 4,655 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 South of Market. | 10.7 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 1.9 | 2.8 | 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. | 33% | 23% | 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. | 97% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 94% | 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. | 84% | 83% | 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. | 87% | 84% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
South of Market ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in South of Market is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South of Market is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South of Market have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The South of Market ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.
90% of South of Market households have an internet connection despite having 96.89% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of South of Market 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 Neighborhoods Compare to South of Market?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
How Much Speed does a South of Market Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South of Market is 1.9, which is smaller than the San Francisco average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South of Market's average household income is $169,023 which is much higher than the San Francisco average of $145,648 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
South of Market also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Francisco average of 15%. Additionally, 33% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 23% of residents in San Francisco who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South of Market has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, South of Market households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% 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 South of Market?
EarthLink Fiber in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,783 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.2% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,783 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 South of Market from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,783 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.2% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,783 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 South of Market from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 18.5% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,485 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 10.9% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,485 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 113 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South of Market from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South of Market?
XFINITY Cable in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,565 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.6% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,565 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 250, with an average of 133 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South of Market from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 11.3% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South of Market?
EarthLink DSL in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.5% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 28 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in South of Market from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.5% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 28 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South of Market from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 11.9% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Sail Internet DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 4.0% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South of Market?
Unwired Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
972 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 972 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 73 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
894 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 894 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Starry Fixed Wireless in South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
425 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of South of Market homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 425 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 285 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in South of Market?
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 South of Market is Starry.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Starry may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South of Market is Starry.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Unwired has the broadest coverage in South of Market, 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 South of Market compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how South of Market 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 South of Market's B+ ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100