Best Internet Providers in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Union Square 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 Union Square.
Ranks compare Union Square with the 43 neighborhoods in San Francisco.
The Best Internet in Union Square, San Francisco, CA at a Glance
Union Square Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Union Square ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Union Square, San Francisco, CA?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Union Square based on 416 California customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Union Square?
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 Union Square, San Francisco
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Sail Internet - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Union Square Compares to the Rest of San Francisco
Union Square's report card score is 42nd of 43 and its connectivity index is 40th of 43.
| Measure | Union Square | Rank among neighborhoods in San Francisco | San Francisco | San Francisco County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 25.3% | 38th of 43 | 69.5% | 66.1% | 71.5% | Outer Sunset (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,537 Mbps | 43rd of 43 | 4,934 Mbps | 4,165 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Excelsior (9,809 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.4 | Tied 15th of 43 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 7.1 | Noe Valley and Potrero (12.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | Tied 39th of 43 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Silver Terrace (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 36th of 43 | 25% | 30% | 15% | Cow Hollow (45%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 30th of 43 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Cow Hollow and Duboce Triangle and 4 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 39th of 43 | 95% | 93% | 91% | Duboce Triangle and Noe Valley (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 39th of 43 | 84% | 82% | 76% | Saint Francis Wood (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 40th of 43 | 88% | 87% | 81% | Cole Valley and Noe Valley (96%) |
| Median household income | $79,091 | 41st of 43 | $148,255 | $149,862 | $93,246 | Cow Hollow ($225,081) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 16th of 43 | 15% | 12% | 16% | Lakeshore (24%) |
Fiber reaches 25.3% of homes in Union Square, against 69.5% across San Francisco and 66.1% across San Francisco County. Households in Union Square are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,091 (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 Union Square
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Union Square?
EarthLink Fiber in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 18.1% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,250 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 Union Square from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 18.1% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,250 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 Union Square from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Union Square?
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
987 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 987 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
975 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 975 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.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
57.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.9% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.9% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Union Square?
XFINITY Cable in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,433 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.1% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,433 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 98 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Union Square from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 28.6% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Union Square?
EarthLink DSL in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Union Square from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.3% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Union Square from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sail Internet DSL in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sail Internet offers DSL service to 11.2% of Union Square 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 Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 2.8% of Union Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
How Union Square Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Union Square that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Nob Hill has the most homes with fiber (78.6%) and Chinatown-San Francisco the fewest (12.7%); Union Square has 25.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square (this page) | 8,402 | 25.3% | 1,537 Mbps | 10.4 | B- | 52/100 |
| Western Addition | 59,637 | 20.5% | 2,649 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 66/100 |
| South of Market | 55,598 | 64.4% | 2,909 Mbps | 11.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Downtown San Francisco | 49,828 | 40.4% | 2,366 Mbps | 10.2 | B | 42/100 |
| Nob Hill | 21,975 | 78.6% | 5,949 Mbps | 11.1 | A- | 61/100 |
| North Beach | 17,337 | 24.6% | 2,900 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 51/100 |
| Pacific Heights | 16,436 | 42.4% | 4,956 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Russian Hill | 15,518 | 71.5% | 6,981 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Cow Hollow | 11,185 | 62.9% | 6,799 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Chinatown-San Francisco | 10,240 | 12.7% | 1,801 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Financial District | 10,235 | 59.4% | 3,080 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Union Square?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Astound Broadband 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 Union Square
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Sail Internet | 1,000 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Union Square Internet Providers
Based on 416 reviews from California internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Union Square residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 2.50 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 99.3% coverage in Union Square.
At a national level, based on 4831 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Union Square Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Union Square, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union Square Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Union Square
Based on data reported by Union Square ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Astound Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Union Square. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union Square Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Union Square?
Of the providers in Union Square, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Union Square 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Union Square, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Union Square
| ISP / Tech Type | Union Square Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sail Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Ruby B
Starry Fixed Wireless
August 29, 2024 I had never heard of my internet provider before moving into my current building. They were already installed in my apartment and the simplicity of just having to call and set up the service was great. I pay a flat fee every month, and I'm not required to have a landline or cable -- it is simply just internet which is all I need. The communication is all through an app and is very user friendly. I recommend it to everyone who asks!
A San Francisco, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
May 14, 2023 It's slower than my old provider and more expensive. Not a fan.
A San Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 06, 2023 A San Francisco, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 08, 2023 I've had a lot of issues with Xfinity Comcast over the years. The biggest thing is that their service has gone down a couple of times during the day, which is hard when you work from home. Their prices are more expensive than competitors. Their speeds are never as advertised. When I need to contact support, I have to go through so many hoops.
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Union Square?
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 Union Square is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Astound Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Union Square is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Unwired, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, GeoLinks, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Union Square, available to 99.3% 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.