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Internet Providers in South San Francisco, California

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Home Internet in South San Francisco, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.8%
    South San Francisco speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.6%
    South San Francisco speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Etheric
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.2%
  • 7. Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 70.2%
  • Unwired
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.5%
  • Sonic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 29.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.9%

Home Internet Summary in South San Francisco, CA

In South San Francisco, California, AT&T Internet ranks as the top choice. With IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T delivers maximum download speeds up to 5 Gbps. It covers 89.80% of the city, with plans starting at $55 per month. This wide reach and high performance make it ideal for gaming and streaming high-definition content.

Xfinity and Viasat Internet also offer strong options. Xfinity provides cable connections with speeds up to 2 Gbps and the broadest coverage at 98.60%. Plans start at $30 per month, making it a high-speed, widely available choice. Viasat, with its satellite connection, offers universal coverage at 100%, ensuring availability where wired connections fail. It has a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $99.99 per month, ideal for those prioritizing coverage over speed and cost.

Best Internet Providers in South San Francisco, CA

AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband Powered by Wave are the best internet providers in South San Francisco. The overall best is AT&T Fiber, which delivers symmetrical speeds that can reach 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber also provides budget-friendly internet-only plans that start at $55 per month.

Xfinity is another compelling option in the area. Its reliable plans offer download speeds up to 2 Gbps via a cable network. It’s available in 98.7 percent of the city. Xfinity also offers robust TV and phone bundles starting at $55 per month.

Astound Broadband also offers cable and fiber connections to households in South San Francisco. It offers plans with symmetrical gigabit speeds on its fiber network — enough for the average needs of the modern household. Its basic internet plans are also affordable, making it a great fit for households on a budget.

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
  • Always ON
27.91%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • 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
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
  • Sonic
98.65%

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Provider Connection Types in South San Francisco, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in South San Francisco, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.35%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.26%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.86%

List of Internet Providers in South San Francisco, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 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 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in South San Francisco, 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
Viasat Internet $119.99/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 1 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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