In North Central San Francisco there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.85% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,995 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 North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA.
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North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in North Central 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 North Central San Francisco are not shown.
North Central San Francisco Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Central San Francisco is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.85% of North Central 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 North Central San Francisco above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Central San Francisco?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Central San Francisco.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Central San Francisco home can get up to 1,995 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 98.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Central San Francisco.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Central San Francisco, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Central San Francisco?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Central San Francisco you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.17% of North Central San Francisco homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.68% 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 North Central San Francisco homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Central San Francisco, along with details on where in North Central San Francisco and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.85%, or 14,230 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central 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 North Central San Francisco.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central San Francisco. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Central San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in North Central 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 North Central San Francisco customers is up to 1,991 Mbps.
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- 98.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central 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 248 Mbps.
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- 98.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.85%, or 14,230 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central San Francisco area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Central San Francisco.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central San Francisco. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Central San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in North Central San Francisco can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central San Francisco is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
North Central San Francisco Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Central San Francisco or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Central San Francisco compare to the rest of San Mateo?
Cable internet speeds in North Central San Francisco are much faster versus the average speeds in San Mateo: 0.00 Mbps in San Mateo versus 1,995 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in San Mateo is 0.00% versus 99.85% in North Central San Francisco.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Central 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
- Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Burlingame, Burlingame, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baywood-Aragon, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Haywood Park, San Mateo, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shoreview, San Mateo, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beresford, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marina Lagoon, San Mateo, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Four Corners, Antioch, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chambersburg, Trenton, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cultural Corridor, Las Vegas, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Darlington, Pawtucket, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Yonkers, Yonkers, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Little York-Homestead, Houston, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds