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In San Carlos there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 278 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in San Carlos, CA.
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San Carlos, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in San Carlos
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 Carlos are not shown.
San Carlos Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in San Carlos is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.93% of San Carlos. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Etheric Networks. Call one of the companies with service in San Carlos above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in San Carlos?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in San Carlos.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average San Carlos home can get up to 278 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 70.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in San Carlos.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of San Carlos, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in San Carlos?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Carlos you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.13% of San Carlos homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.79% 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 Carlos homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in San Carlos, along with details on where in San Carlos and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Carlos, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.48%, or 30,775 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Carlos area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Carlos.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Carlos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Carlos. The fastest plan anyone in San Carlos can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Carlos customers is up to 95 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Carlos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Carlos fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Carlos is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Carlos, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.20%, or 30,685 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Carlos area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Carlos.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Carlos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Carlos. The fastest plan anyone in San Carlos can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Carlos customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Carlos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other San Carlos fixed wireless 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 Carlos is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Carlos, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 95.20%, or 30,685 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Carlos area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Carlos.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Carlos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Carlos. The fastest plan anyone in San Carlos can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Carlos customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Carlos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other San Carlos fixed wireless 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 Carlos is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Carlos, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 92.48%, or 29,807 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Carlos area. Etheric Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Carlos.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Carlos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Carlos. The fastest plan anyone in San Carlos can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 250 Mbps, and all San Carlos customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Carlos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other San Carlos fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Carlos is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Carlos, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 70.70%, or 22,788 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Carlos area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Carlos.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Carlos. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Carlos. The fastest plan anyone in San Carlos can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all San Carlos customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Carlos download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Carlos fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Carlos is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
San Carlos Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to San Carlos or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in San Carlos compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in San Carlos are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 278 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 0.00% versus 99.93% in San Carlos.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around San Carlos are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Belmont, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Redwood City, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Fair Oaks, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Foster City, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Woodside, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Atherton, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands-Baywood Park, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Menlo Park, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Milford, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pueblo West, CO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Port Chester, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Plattsburgh, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsford, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pineville, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise Hills, NM: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Palm City, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Orangevale, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Niles, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds