Internet Providers in San Mateo, California
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- Fastest Internet
- Lowest Price
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Home Internet in San Mateo, CA
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G InternetAvailability: 89.6%San Mateo speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
2. Xfinity
Speeds Up To2 Gbps*
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 99%San Mateo speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity -
3. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. EarthLink
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 29.6% -
5. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. Etheric
Speeds Up To500 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 77.8% -
7. Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
Speeds Up To1.5 Gbps*
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 64.8% -
Unwired
Speeds Up To300 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 16.5% -
Sonic
Speeds Up To10 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 24.8% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To50 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 25% -
Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 29.6%
Best Internet Providers in San Mateo, CA
The best internet providers in San Mateo are AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband. AT&T Fiber is the overall best choice, because it offers a fast fiber connection that delivers download speeds up to 5 Gbps. It offers its most affordable internet plan for $55 per month.
If AT&T Fiber is not available in your area, Xfinity is an option that covers 99 percent of San Mateo. It delivers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, and customers will only need to pay $30 per month for its lowest-tier internet plan.
Another internet option in San Mateo is Astound Broadband, which provides its customers with gigabit download speeds to most of the city. It has both a cable and fiber network to deliver high-speed internet to residents, regardless of which option they choose.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
|
|
29.64% |
| 100 Mbps |
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|
100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
|
|
99.02% |
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Internet Provider Store Locations in San Mateo, CA
Provider Connection Types in San Mateo, CA
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
|
100% |
| DSL |
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33.07% |
| Cable |
|
99.58% |
| Fiber |
|
75.14% |
List of Internet Providers in San Mateo, CA
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | 5 Gbps | |
| Xfinity | Cable, Fiber | 2 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Etheric | Fixed Wireless | 500 Mbps | |
| Astound Broadband Powered by Wave | Cable, Fiber | 1.5 Gbps | |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | |
| Sonic | Fiber | 10 Gbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps |
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Internet Providers in San Mateo, CA
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | |
| Xfinity | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| EarthLink 5G Home Internet | $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Astound Broadband Powered by Wave | $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Sonic | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Always ON | $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless |
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