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Internet providers in San Rafael, CA

AT&T
29% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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T-Mobile Home Internet
43% available in San Rafael
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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Xfinity
99% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

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EarthLink
29% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(110)ā—Š

Fiber internet starting at $39.95

Verizon Home Internet
42% available in San Rafael
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(18)ā—Š
Sonic
50% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Etheric Networks
99% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Comcast Business
99% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(52)ā—Š
Earthlink Business
93% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

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AT&T Business
29% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Sonic
99% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Etheric Networks
99% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Ooma
90% available in San Rafael
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Vista Broadband Networks, Inc.
62% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Zayo Group
54% available in San Rafael
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in San Rafael
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
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Available in San Rafael
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
100% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

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

User Ratingā—Š

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Verizon Wireless
18% available in San Rafael
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE 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 Rafael

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

Average starting price
$82.29/mo

Average speed
258.1 Mbps

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San Rafael Residential Internet Coverage

In the coastal city of San Rafael, there's a lot to keep you busy. This includes high-speed internet, which is available trough a wide variety of providers. No mater what internet bits you have or what your budget is, find a plan that suits you by contacting ISPs that serve this area.

It's hard to go wrong with AT&T, a national provider that has a huge presence in San Rafael. Service reaches all of the city's neighborhoods. This includes Las Gallinas in the north, Bellam in the south, Lucas Valley in the west, and McNears Beach in the east.

Those looking for cable can check out Xfinity. The Xfinity network is nearly identical to the AT&T network in San Rafael, so this is an option throughout the entire city.

Much of San Rafael is covered by Sonic.net. In this city, the network reaches beyond the city limits to the north and south. Service stops short of the city limits in the west, serving parts of Terra Linda and downtown.

Another ISP with a large network in San Rafael is New Edge Networks. The coverage area includes most central and eastern neighborhoods, but coverage is limited in the west.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in San Rafael

Average download speed
258.14 Mbps

Average upload speed
65.5 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
13.95 ms

Average jitter
7.84 ms

 

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Summary of San Rafael 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
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Sonic Fiber 10000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for Sonic
Etheric Networks 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 Rafael

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on internet providers in San Rafael.

XFINITY

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Dean M | 10-28-2023

Even though i pay for the 1200 gigabit service, i only get about 300 everytime i do a speed test

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XFINITY

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R V | 06-09-2021

It took me three tries to get the internet provider functional and stable. Then three months after installation the disruption happens again. I would start a plan without the use of a past router, to ease the interference of issues.

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Dean M | 10-28-2023

Even though i pay for the 1200 gigabit service, i only get about 300 everytime i do a speed test

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XFINITY

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R V | 06-09-2021

It took me three tries to get the internet provider functional and stable. Then three months after installation the disruption happens again. I would start a plan without the use of a past router, to ease the interference of issues.

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