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Internet Providers in San Francisco, CA

Over 12,388 people in San Francisco found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

96.28% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#3

Xfinity

91.42% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#4

AT&T

96.28% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Viasat

85.25% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Sonic

41.14% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2753)

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#7

HughesNet

85.25% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in San Francisco, CA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in San Francisco

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of San Francisco, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of San Francisco, you will see speed tiers from 11 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Xfinity is a solid choice in San Francisco, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of San Francisco and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 11 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of San Francisco.

What is the fastest internet provider in San Francisco?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in San Francisco, CA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 96.28% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps96.28%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps91.42%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps96.28%
SonicFiber / DSL1 Gbps100 Mbps41.14%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps85.25%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps85.25%

What is the cheapest internet provider in San Francisco?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in San Francisco starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Sonic$40.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in San Francisco?

San Francisco has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

2.50%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

15.66%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 91.42%, Cyberonic covers 18.28%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

22.92%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.28%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most San Francisco residents.

San Francisco, CA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

San Francisco, CA has a total of 17 internet providers including  8 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 6 DSL providers, 6 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in San Francisco, CA by Coverage Area

All 17 internet providers serving San Francisco by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 9 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber96.28%
2.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television96.28%
3.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone91.42%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone85.25%
6.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone85.25%
7.Sonic1 Gbps100 MbpsFiber / DSL41.14%
8.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless18.28%
9.Raw Bandwidth Communications40 Mbps3 MbpsDSL14.98%
10.Wave1 Gbps1 GbpsCable3.07%
11.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL2.41%
12.Unwired14 Mbps8 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.28%
13.Race Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber0.16%
14.SkyFiber Internet50 Mbps50 MbpsFixed Wireless~
15.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
16.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
17.Zayo Group~~Fiber / Fixed Wireless~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in San Francisco, CA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 17 internet providers in San Francisco, CA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in San Francisco, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in San Francisco. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. San Francisco residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in San Francisco, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in San Francisco. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in San Francisco is 126 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in San Francisco, CA.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Xfinity, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Viasat offer internet in San Francisco, CA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in San Francisco

Anza Branch Library
550 37th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5717
Bayview - A. E. Waden Branch Library
5075 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 335-5757
Bernal Heights Branch Library
500 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 335-2810
Chinatown Branch Library
1135 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2888
Eureka Valley Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Lib
3555 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5616
Excelsior Branch Library
4400 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 557-4353
Glen Park Branch Library
653 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 337-4740
Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
1801 Green St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5666
Ingleside Branch Library
1649 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2898
Marina Branch Library
1890 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 292-2150
Merced Branch Library
155 Winston Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2825
Mission Branch Library
300 Bartlett St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2800
Noe Valley - Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 695-5095
North Beach Branch Library
2000 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 274-0270
Ocean View Branch Library
345 Randolph St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 335-5615
Ortega Branch Library
3223 Ortega St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5700
Park Branch Library
1833 Page St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5656
Parkside Branch Library
1200 Taraval St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 753-7125
Portola Branch Library
2450 San Bruno Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 715-4090
Potrero Branch Library
1616 20th St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2822
Presidio Branch Library
3150 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2880
Richmond Branch Library
351 Ninth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 666-7165
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4400
Sunset Branch Library
1305 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2808
Visitacion Valley Branch Library
45 Leland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 337-4790
West Portal Branch Library
190 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-2886
Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 355-5727

How We Research Internet Providers

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Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

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