Internet Provider Reviews in Alameda, CA

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Home Internet Providers in Alameda, CA
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AT&T — Fiber internet
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61% available in Alameda, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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80% available in Alameda, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
XFINITY — Cable internet
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99% available in Alameda, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — Fiber internet
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61% available in Alameda, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Google Fiber Webpass — Fiber internet
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25% available in Alameda, CA pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Viasat — Satellite internet
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90% available in Alameda, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Etheric Networks — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Alameda, CA
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Sail Internet — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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25% available in Alameda, CA
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Viasat — Satellite internet
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90% available in Alameda, CA
Comcast Business — Cable internet
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99% available in Alameda, CA
NHC — Fiber internet
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99% available in Alameda, CA
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Etheric Networks — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Alameda, CA
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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92% available in Alameda, CA
Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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90% available in Alameda, CA
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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61% available in Alameda, CA
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Zayo Group — DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline internet
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48% available in Alameda, CA
Sail Internet — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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25% available in Alameda, CA
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Xfinity Mobile— Mobile internet
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Visible— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Mint— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Verizon Wireless— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Alameda, CA

Fiber is the best option in Alameda,CA for speed and consistency. Choose fiber when it’s available. If not, use cable for high-speed downloads or 5G for easy installation. Xfinity’s cable internet covers 99% of Alameda with speeds up to 2 Gbps. AT&T’s fiber service covers 63% with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink’s fiber service also covers 63% with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Verizon Home Internet’s 5G service covers 60% with speeds up to 300 Mbps. T-Mobile Home Internet’s 5G plan covers 53% with speeds up to 245 Mbps. Fiber keeps lag low for gaming and ensures clear video calls. Cable is ideal for regular downloads and streaming, and 5G works well for users who want quick setup and no technician visit.

How to get free wi-fi in Alameda, CA

Looking for free Wi-Fi in Alameda, California? You’ve got several public libraries to choose from for a reliable connection. Libraries are your best bet for free internet. Check out the Alameda Free Library Main Branch, located at 1550 Oak Street, 94501. You can also find a connection at the Bay Farm Island Branch – Alameda Free Library, 3221 Mecartney Road, 94502. Other locations with free Wi-Fi include the West End Branch – Alameda Free Library, 788 Santa Clara Avenue, 94501, 81st Avenue Branch Oakland Public Library, 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94621, and the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612.

AT&T Fiber
AT&T
pro Speeds up to 5000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet
pro Speeds up to 498 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections

Cheapest internet providers in Alameda, CA

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

Provider
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Xfinity
$30Cable
AT&T Fiber
$34Fiber
Earthlink
$39.95Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Alameda, CA

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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AT&T Fiber
5000 MbpsFiber
Earthlink
5000 MbpsFiber
Xfinity
2000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Alameda, CA

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Xfinity
3.9 out of 5 stars3.91Cable
AT&T Fiber
3.8 out of 5 stars3.8Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Alameda, CA

The fastest internet in Alameda is AT&T with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Alameda is XFINITY with prices starting at $30.

Fiber internet is available in Alameda, AT&T has 61.00% coverage.

Internet connection options in Alameda, CA

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Fiber Availability

53%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

99%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

0%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

90%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Alameda, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Alameda, CA
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Average download speed

266 Mbps

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Average upload speed

132 Mbps

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Average latency time

12 ms

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Average cost of internet

$111/mo

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Number of internet providers

18

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

California

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Alameda Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Alameda, CA with the average speeds they offered.

$0.42 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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