In Hayward there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 74.70% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,817 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 Fiber internet providers in Hayward, CA.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hayward
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 Hayward are not shown.
Hayward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hayward is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 74.70% of Hayward. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Hayward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hayward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hayward.
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The average Hayward home can get up to 5,817 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 18.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hayward.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hayward, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hayward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hayward you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.52% of Hayward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.19% 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 less than 1% of Hayward homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hayward, along with details on where in Hayward and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Hayward, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 73.02%, or 117,203 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hayward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hayward.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hayward customers is up to 4,506 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hayward fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,506 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hayward, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 73.02%, or 117,203 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hayward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hayward.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hayward customers is up to 4,506 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hayward fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,506 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in Hayward, CA
Sonic fiber coverage
About 18.39%, or 29,518 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, southwest, west, central, and north Hayward area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hayward.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Hayward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hayward fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Tekify Fiber in Hayward, CA
Tekify fiber coverage
About 3.46%, or 5,554 people, have Tekify fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Hayward area. Tekify is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hayward.
Tekify fiber download speeds
Tekify is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tekify fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from Tekify goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Hayward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Tekify fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tekify fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tekify is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hayward fiber providers. Tekify offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Hayward, CA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.09%, or 4,953 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, west, north, southwest, and northwest Hayward 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 Hayward.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hayward customers is up to 1,545 Mbps.
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- 48.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hayward fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 384 Mbps.
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- 27.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hayward Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hayward or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hayward compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Hayward are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 5,817 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 74.70% in Hayward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hayward are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Cherryland, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Lorenzo, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Castro Valley, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union City, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Leandro, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newark, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fremont, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sunol, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Duluth, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dublin, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dalton, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Denton, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Davie, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Compton, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Conyers, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds