In San Rafael there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 54.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,121 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 San Rafael, CA.
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San Rafael, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in San Rafael
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 San Rafael are not shown.
San Rafael 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 San Rafael is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 54.33% of San Rafael. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Sonic. Call one of the companies with service in San Rafael above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in San Rafael?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in San Rafael.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average San Rafael home can get up to 7,121 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 30.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.88% 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 San Rafael.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of San Rafael, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in San Rafael?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Rafael you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.46% of San Rafael homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.90% 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 San Rafael homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in San Rafael, along with details on where in San Rafael and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in San Rafael, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 46.62%, or 32,906 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Rafael area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Rafael.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael 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 San Rafael customers is up to 3,710 Mbps.
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- 67.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 one of the slowest compared to other San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 3,710 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in San Rafael, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 46.62%, or 32,906 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Rafael area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Rafael.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael 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 San Rafael customers is up to 3,710 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 one of the slowest compared to other San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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 3,710 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in San Rafael, CA
Sonic fiber coverage
About 30.14%, or 21,276 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, east, southeast, and southwest San Rafael area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of San Rafael.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all San Rafael customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In San Rafael download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other San Rafael fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Rafael is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
San Rafael Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to San Rafael or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in San Rafael compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in San Rafael are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 7,121 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 54.33% in San Rafael.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around San Rafael 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
- Ross, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Anselmo, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kentfield, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrae, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Larkspur, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sleepy Hollow, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Corte Madera, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mill Valley, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodacre, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Boulder, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Binghamton, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bremerton, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bethesda, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burleson, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bryan, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bolingbrook, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bothell, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brick, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds