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In San Rafael there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 287 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 Rafael, CA.
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San Rafael, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.94% of San Rafael. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Unwired. Call one of the companies with service in San Rafael above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in San Rafael?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in San Rafael.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average San Rafael home can get up to 287 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 93.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.59% 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 Rafael.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of San Rafael, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.48%, or 61,037 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Rafael 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 Rafael.
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 Rafael. 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 Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael 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 Rafael customers is up to 80 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 average compared to other San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Unwired fixed wireless coverage
About 86.03%, or 60,719 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Rafael area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Rafael.
Unwired fixed wireless download speeds
Unwired is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael can order from Unwired goes up to 300 Mbps, and all San Rafael customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Rafael download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Unwired fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Unwired is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other San Rafael fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Rafael is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.41%, or 48,991 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Rafael area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Rafael.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all San Rafael customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 above average compared to other San Rafael fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Rafael is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 62.06%, or 43,804 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 a majority of San Rafael.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless 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 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Rafael customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Rafael, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 62.06%, or 43,804 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 a majority of San Rafael.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Rafael. 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 Rafael. The fastest plan anyone in San Rafael 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 Rafael customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
San Rafael Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in San Rafael compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in San Rafael are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 287 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 98.94% in San Rafael.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 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
- Ross, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Anselmo, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kentfield, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrae, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Larkspur, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sleepy Hollow, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Quentin, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Corte Madera, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Valley, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Boulder, CO: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Binghamton, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bremerton, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bethesda, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Burleson, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bolingbrook, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bothell, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brick, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds