Internet providers in San Mateo, CA

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.

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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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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What is the best internet provider in San Mateo?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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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
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
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