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Internet Providers in Foster City, California

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Home Internet in Foster City, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber
    Availability: 90.5%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 7. XO
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.7%
  • 8. Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 38.6%
  • 9. Wind Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.5%
  • 10. GeoLinks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.6%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Foster City, CA

AT&T Internet offers Foster City, California, impressive connectivity. Covering 90.50% of the city with Internet Protocol Broadband (IPBB) and fiber options, it delivers blazing speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plans start at $55 per month.

Xfinity also stands out in Foster City. Its cable service spans 98.60% of the area with download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. Plans begin at $30 per month, making it a budget-friendly choice.

Viasat Internet, using satellite technology, matches Xfinity’s coverage at 98.60%. However, its top speed is just 100 Mbps, though it provides a starting price of $0 per month.

Foster City enjoys diverse internet coverage: 33% DSL, 75% cable, 100% fiber, 53% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite. AT&T, Xfinity, and Viasat each offer distinct advantages in speed and coverage, catering to various needs across the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Hughesnet
98.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
  • GeoLinks
98.6%

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Provider Connection Types in Foster City, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Foster City, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Foster City, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
XO Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Astound Broadband Powered by Wave Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
EarthLink DSL, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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