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Internet providers in San Mateo, CA

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1. AT&T
57% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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2. EarthLink
95% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(77)ā—Š

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

3. Xfinity
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

Double the speed-faster than ever! Enjoy more speed with150Mbps internet for $25/mo for 1 year.

4. Astound Broadband
76% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
5. Sail Internet
75% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Hughesnet
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

7. Viasat
87% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
8. Sonic
26% available in San Mateo
Sonic
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Link not provided

Get Sonic Fiber for free with the Affordable Connectivity Program.

9. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Mateo
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
10. Synergy Internet
95% available in San Mateo
Synergy Internet
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Link not provided
11. Etheric Networks
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Comcast Business
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(40)ā—Š
2. Earthlink Business
90% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
3. Astound Broadband
76% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
4. Sail Internet
75% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
5. Hughesnet
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Viasat
87% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
7. Sonic
26% available in San Mateo
Sonic
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Link not provided

Get Sonic Fiber for free with the Affordable Connectivity Program.

8. Easy Internet Now
95% available in San Mateo
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
9. Synergy Internet
95% available in San Mateo
Synergy Internet
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Link not provided
10. Ooma
95% available in San Mateo
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
11. Zayo Group
17% available in San Mateo
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
12. Etheric Networks
99% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Mint
Available in San Mateo
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in San Mateo
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Xfinity Mobile
Available in San Mateo
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. Verizon Wireless
26% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
5. AT&T Wireless
100% available in San Mateo
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in San Mateo

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the San Mateo area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$56.1/mo

Average speed
201.8 Mbps

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San Mateo Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the largest San Francisco suburbs, San Mateo is home to just over 100,000 people. The area has several established internet service providers that offer a wide range of plans to area residents and businesses.

AT&T brings both fiber internet and DSL internet to this city, with a DSL network that covers nearly all of San Mateo and a steadily growing fiber network. DSL is available in the far northern areas of Shoreview and North Central, reaching the southern neighborhoods of Sugerloaf and Hillsdale. Coverage runs along the coastal eastern border of the city, reaching East San Mateo. Coverage is steady through the middle of the city and stretches to the western neighborhood of Baywood Park.

Cable provider Xfinity also has a strong presence in San Mateo, covering the entirety of the city and many other San Francisco suburbs.

Service is available in select parts of San Mateo through New Edge Networks. North of Highway 92, major neighborhoods like Haywood, East San Mateo, Baywood-Aragon, and Downtown are within the New Edge Networks service area.

Astound Broadband brings coverage to northern San Mateo as well, but it also serves southern neighborhoods like Beresford, Marina Lagoon, Western Hills, and Hillsdale.

Finally, through Sonic.net, those in every major San Mateo neighborhood have access to high-speed internet.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in San Mateo

Average download speed
201.8 Mbps

Average upload speed
72.53 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
14.13 ms

Average jitter
21.37 ms

 

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Summary of San Mateo internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Astound Broadband Cable, DSL & Fiber 1200 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for Astound Broadband
Sail Internet Fiber & Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Sail Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Sonic Fiber 10000 Mbps 4.5/5
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
Synergy Internet Cable & DSL 200 Mbps N/A
Etheric Networks Fiber & Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Etheric Networks

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in San Mateo

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on internet providers in San Mateo.

XFINITY

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Marlon B | 10-19-2021

Comcast/Xfinity was good But since they started with virtual assistant Everything went down hill Bad speed Bad costumer support Equipment scam And soo on

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XFINITY

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Monica C | 10-01-2021

Worst service, I have lost service 3 times this month and each time it is longer. So far this time it has been down for 2 days with no end in site!

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Monica C | 10-01-2021

Worst service, I have lost service 3 times this month and each time it is longer. So far this time it has been down for 2 days with no end in site!

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XFINITY

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Marlon B | 10-19-2021

Comcast/Xfinity was good But since they started with virtual assistant Everything went down hill Bad speed Bad costumer support Equipment scam And soo on

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