In North Central San Francisco there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 91.34% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 190 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 DSL internet providers in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA.
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North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA Availability Maps
DSL 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 DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.34% of North Central San Francisco. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in North Central San Francisco above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in North Central San Francisco?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in North Central San Francisco.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average North Central San Francisco home can get up to 190 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Central San Francisco.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Central San Francisco, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL 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 DSL 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.
DSL 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.
EarthLink DSL in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 91.34%, or 13,017 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central San Francisco area. EarthLink 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.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central San Francisco. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout North Central San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in North Central San Francisco can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Central San Francisco customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In North Central San Francisco download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Central San Francisco DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 74.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 91.34%, or 13,017 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central San Francisco area. AT&T 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.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central San Francisco. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout North Central San Francisco. The fastest plan anyone in North Central San Francisco can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Central San Francisco customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In North Central San Francisco download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Central San Francisco DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 74.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 10.96%, or 1,562 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north 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 a very small piece of North Central San Francisco.
Astound Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central San Francisco. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. 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 1,000 Mbps, and all North Central San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds
In North Central San Francisco download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Central San Francisco DSL 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 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
North Central San Francisco DSL 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 DSL internet in North Central San Francisco compare to the rest of San Mateo?
DSL internet speeds in North Central San Francisco are much faster versus the average speeds in San Mateo: 0.00 Mbps in San Mateo versus 190 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in San Mateo is 0.00% versus 91.34% in North Central San Francisco.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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 DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Burlingame, Burlingame, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Baywood-Aragon, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haywood Park, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shoreview, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beresford, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marina Lagoon, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Four Corners, Antioch, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cultural Corridor, Las Vegas, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Shoreway, Cleveland, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Little York-Homestead, Houston, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Oak Hill, Austin, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Village, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emmons Orchard, Lincoln Park, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fern Creek, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds