Internet Provider Reviews in San Mateo, CA

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Home Internet Providers in San Mateo, CA
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AT&T — Fiber internet
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54% available in San Mateo, 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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66% available in San Mateo, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Astound Broadband — Cable, DSL & Fiber internet
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76% available in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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53% available in San Mateo, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Etheric Networks — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA
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Sail Internet — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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63% available in San Mateo, CA
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Astound Broadband — Cable, DSL & Fiber internet
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76% available in San Mateo, CA
Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA
Comcast Business — Cable internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA
Etheric Networks — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA
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NHC — Cable & Fiber internet
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99% available in San Mateo, CA
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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95% available in San Mateo, CA
Sail Internet — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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63% available in San Mateo, CA
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AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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54% available in San Mateo, CA
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Xfinity Mobile— Mobile internet
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in San Mateo, CA

San Mateo residents have a lot of internet options to choose from, with excellent availability whether you want fiber, cable, or 5G home internet. Fiber is a fantastic choice for anyone who needs fast, reliable speeds for telecommuting or downloading large files. Sonic offers a near-universal 99% fiber availability in Laurel and Hillsdale, while Sail Internet covers 50% of the same neighborhoods with its fiber and fixed wireless hybrid network. You can also find fiber from AT&T in Hayward Park at 67% and Hillsdale at 65%. For an ultra-fast symmetrical gigabit experience for seamless video calls, check out Easy Internet Now which has a 95% fiber availability in Hillsdale and Laurel. Another great option is cable internet from Xfinity, which offers 100% coverage across neighborhoods like San Mateo Park and Highlands. Astound Broadband is another major cable player, with a strong presence in Bay Breeze at 83% and City South at 76%. Cable is often a cost-effective way to get strong download speeds for a multi-user household without having to deal with the complexities of a long-term contract. For a no-strings-attached connection, T-Mobile Home Internet offers 5G service to 80% of residents in San Mateo Park, as well as 57% availability in Laurel. T-Mobile’s service is an easy, plug-and-play solution that gets you connected fast. To find the specific deals available at your zip code, simply use our search tool.

AT&T Fiber
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pro Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
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pro Speeds up to 245 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections

Cheapest internet providers in San Mateo, 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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Astound Broadband
$25Cable + DSL + Fiber
Xfinity
$30Cable
Earthlink
$39.95Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in San Mateo, 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
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Earthlink
5000 MbpsFiber
Xfinity
2000 MbpsCable
Astound Broadband
1200 MbpsCable + DSL + Fiber

Most reliable internet plans in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA

The fastest internet in San Mateo is Earthlink with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in San Mateo is Astound Broadband with prices starting at $25.

Fiber internet is available in San Mateo, AT&T has 54.25% coverage.

Internet connection options in San Mateo, CA

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Fiber Availability

66%

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

94%

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

81%

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

99%

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 San Mateo, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
San Mateo, CA
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Average download speed

278 Mbps

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Average upload speed

104 Mbps

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Average latency time

11 ms

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Average cost of internet

$87/mo

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Number of internet providers

25

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%

San Mateo Internet Value Score

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

$0.31 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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