In Downtown San Francisco there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.66% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,533 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 Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Downtown San Francisco
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 Downtown San Francisco are not shown.
Downtown San Francisco Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown San Francisco is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.66% of Downtown San Francisco. 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 Downtown San Francisco above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown San Francisco?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown San Francisco.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown San Francisco home can get up to 1,533 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 38.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.64% 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 Downtown San Francisco.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Downtown San Francisco, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown San Francisco?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown San Francisco you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.25% of Downtown San Francisco homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.55% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown San Francisco homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown San Francisco, along with details on where in Downtown San Francisco and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.62%, or 49,639 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown San Francisco area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown San Francisco.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown San Francisco. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown San Francisco can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown San Francisco customers is up to 1,511 Mbps.
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- 38.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 61.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown San Francisco 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 Downtown San Francisco cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown San Francisco 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 119 Mbps.
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- 38.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 61.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 7.74%, or 3,859 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southwest, west, central, and northeast Downtown San Francisco area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown San Francisco.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown San Francisco. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown San Francisco can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown San Francisco download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown San Francisco cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown San Francisco is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Downtown San Francisco Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown San Francisco or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown San Francisco compare to the rest of San Francisco?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown San Francisco are much faster versus the average speeds in San Francisco: 0.00 Mbps in San Francisco versus 1,533 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in San Francisco is 0.00% versus 99.66% in Downtown San Francisco.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown San Francisco 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Union Square, San Francisco, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chinatown-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Western Addition, San Francisco, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South of Market, San Francisco, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Financial District, San Francisco, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- University Heights, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Reno, Reno, NV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Far North, Columbus, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Far Northwest, Fort Worth, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Far West, Fort Worth, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Memorial, Houston, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds