In Northgate there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.75% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,946 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.
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Northgate, San Rafael, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Northgate
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 Northgate are not shown.
Northgate Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northgate is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.75% of Northgate. 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 Northgate above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Northgate?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Northgate.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Northgate home can get up to 1,946 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 92.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.78% 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 Northgate.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Northgate, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Northgate?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northgate you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.25% of Northgate homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.50% 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 Northgate homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northgate, along with details on where in Northgate and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Northgate, San Rafael, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.75%, or 8,311 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northgate area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northgate.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northgate. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northgate. The fastest plan anyone in Northgate 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 Northgate customers is up to 1,946 Mbps.
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- 93.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Northgate 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 Northgate 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 Northgate 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 235 Mbps.
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- 93.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Northgate Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northgate or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Northgate compare to the rest of San Rafael?
Cable internet speeds in Northgate are much faster versus the average speeds in San Rafael: 0.00 Mbps in San Rafael versus 1,946 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in San Rafael is 0.00% versus 99.75% in Northgate.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northgate 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
- Terra Linda, San Rafael, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marinwood, San Rafael, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, San Rafael, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Point Richmond, Richmond, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Atchison Woods, Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iron Triangle, Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Belding Woods, Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmede-Hilltop, San Pablo, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coronado, Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North and East, Richmond, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown, Baltimore, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colonial Gardens, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Central Carrollton, Carrollton, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Burnham Park, Milwaukee, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bemiss, Spokane, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds