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Best Internet Providers in Oakland, CA

The best internet providers in Oakland are AT&T Fiber, Xfinity and Sonic. Of the three, AT&T Fiber takes the top spot due to their fiber-optic network, which produces symmetrical speeds that reach up to 5 Gbps. Internet-only plans start at $55 per month, making AT&T Fiber an affordable option for those wanting to try out fiber internet but don’t want to overpay. AT&T Fiber also offers bundles to help customers save more money, with services that include TV and wireless services. AT&T is also recognized by customers for quick internet speeds and great service, earning the provider a top ranking in J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study for the North Central and West regions.

Xfinity is the next best internet provider in Oakland, providing residents with cable network download speeds that reach up to 1 Gbps. Widespread availability makes them the most accessible choice. Xfinity internet-only plans go for as low as $30 per month. They also offer bundle options with Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity StreamSaver and Xfinity X1 as additional services.

Sonic is an alternative to AT&T Fiber as a fiber internet option, delivering symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps. If AT&T Fiber isn’t available in your area but you want to experience fiber speeds, Sonic is the best choice. Internet-only plans start at $49.99 per month.

Sonic - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
Verizon - Offers 5G Home Internet
Sonic - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Etheric Unwired Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Xfinity Sonic	98.89%

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Internet Availability in Oakland, CA

The internet providers available to Oakland residents depend on where they live. In general, residents have access to a few wired internet providers: AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and Sonic. Let’s take a look at these providers’ coverage areas in Oakland and the type of broadband services they offer there.

First up is AT&T Fiber, which has 66.1% availability. Its coverage areas are scattered throughout downtown and West Oakland, but it has a strong presence in the Lower Bottoms, 7th Street Historic District, and South Prescott. AT&T Fiber also has territory in Ghost Town, though across the Grove Shafter Freeway in Pill Hill you won’t be able to find the service.

In comparison, Xfinity has 98.9% coverage in the city. Its cable service can be found in most neighborhoods except for the select areas in the downtown area. If you live north of the city center in neighborhoods like Westlake and Mosswood, you’re covered by Xfinity. It makes up for the areas that AT&T Fiber lacks, so if you still want fast internet but more coverage, Xfinity checks off the box.

Finally, Sonic has zero presence in the downtown area and instead places emphasis on its coverage in West Oakland and farther northeast in Piedmont. It also covers a decent portion of Cleveland Heights and Eastlake.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Oakland, CA

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Provider Connection Types in Oakland, CA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Oakland, CA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	36.54%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	98.95%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	86.42%

List of Internet Providers in Oakland, CA

Provider	Type	Top Speed
AT&T	IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet	5 Gbps	View Plans
Xfinity	Cable	2 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile	5G Internet	415 Mbps	View Plans
EarthLink	5G Internet	100 Mbps	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
XNET WiFi	Fixed Wireless	225 Mbps	View Plans
Etheric	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	View Plans
Unwired	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	View Plans
Sonic	Fiber	10 Gbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	5G Internet	50 Mbps	View Plans

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