In Stanford there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 10.48% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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 Stanford, CA.
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Stanford, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Stanford
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 Stanford are not shown.
Stanford 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 Stanford is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 10.48% of Stanford. 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 Stanford above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Stanford?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Stanford.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Stanford home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 10.48% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Stanford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanford you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.35% of Stanford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.13% 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 89.52% of Stanford homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanford, along with details on where in Stanford and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Stanford, CA

XFINITY cable coverage
About 10.48%, or 2,193 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stanford.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Stanford 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 Stanford cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Stanford Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanford or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Stanford compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Stanford are faster versus the average speeds in California: 1,363 Mbps in California versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 94.97% versus 10.48% in Stanford.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanford 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
- Palo Alto, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Menlo Park, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Atherton, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Palo Alto, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Portola Valley, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Los Altos Hills, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Fair Oaks, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Mountain View, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodside, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Los Altos, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Weaverville, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Broomall, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick, ME: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bryn Mawr, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buckhall, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Camden, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Campbellsville, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canton, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canyon Lake, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds


