In Berkeley there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 91.64% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,346 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Berkeley, CA.
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Berkeley, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Berkeley
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Berkeley are not shown.
Berkeley Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Berkeley is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.64% of Berkeley. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Berkeley above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Berkeley?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Berkeley.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Berkeley home can get up to 1,346 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 16.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Berkeley.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Berkeley, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Berkeley?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Berkeley you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.02% of Berkeley homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.97% of Berkeley homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Berkeley, along with details on where in Berkeley and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Berkeley, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 91.64%, or 119,500 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Berkeley area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Berkeley.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berkeley. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Berkeley. The fastest plan anyone in Berkeley can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Berkeley customers is up to 1,346 Mbps.
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- 18.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Berkeley download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Berkeley cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berkeley is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.
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- 18.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Berkeley Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Berkeley or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Berkeley compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Berkeley are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,346 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 91.64% in Berkeley.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Berkeley are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Albany, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Emeryville, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orinda Village, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Cerrito, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piedmont, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orinda, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Canyon, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Sobrante, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Maria, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pharr, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Racine, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasanton, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plainfield, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds