In Petaluma there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.48% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,130 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.
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9 Internet Service Providers in Petaluma
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 Petaluma are not shown.
Petaluma 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
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Internet service is available in 99.48% of Petaluma. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Sonic. Now you can call companies in Petaluma with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Petaluma?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Petaluma.
Internet Speed Key
The average Petaluma home can get up to 5,130 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 37.68% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Petaluma.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Petaluma, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Petaluma?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petaluma you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.98% of Petaluma homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.14% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Petaluma homes.
Internet Market Health in Petaluma
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Petaluma internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Petaluma based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Petaluma internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Petaluma homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Petaluma internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Petaluma is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petaluma, along with details on where in Petaluma and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Petaluma, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.10%, or 66,936 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petaluma.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petaluma customers is up to 1,840 Mbps.
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- 80.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Petaluma download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petaluma cable providers. XFINITY 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 Petaluma is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 207 Mbps.
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- 80.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Petaluma, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 95.42%, or 65,778 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petaluma.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petaluma customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 58.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Petaluma 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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- 75.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Petaluma, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 95.42%, or 65,778 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petaluma.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petaluma customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 58.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Petaluma 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in Petaluma, CA
Sonic fiber coverage
About 37.68%, or 25,974 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, central, southwest, west, and southeast Petaluma area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petaluma.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Petaluma customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petaluma is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Petaluma, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 32.10%, or 22,126 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Petaluma.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma 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 Petaluma customers is up to 4,192 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 4,192 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Petaluma, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 32.10%, or 22,126 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Petaluma.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma 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 Petaluma customers is up to 4,192 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 4,192 Mbps.
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- 79.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.11%, or 55,910 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Petaluma.
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 Petaluma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma 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 Petaluma customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 11 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.06%, or 40,712 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Petaluma.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Petaluma customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petaluma is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 46.74%, or 32,220 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petaluma.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petaluma customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Petaluma 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 6.1 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 46.74%, or 32,220 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petaluma area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Petaluma.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petaluma customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Petaluma 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 6.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Petaluma, CA
Unwired fixed wireless coverage
About 2.90%, or 1,997 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Petaluma area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Petaluma.
Unwired fixed wireless download speeds
Unwired is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petaluma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petaluma. The fastest plan anyone in Petaluma can order from Unwired goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Petaluma customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds
In Petaluma 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 Petaluma fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petaluma is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Petaluma Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petaluma or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Petaluma compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Petaluma are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 5,130 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 99.48% in Petaluma.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petaluma are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Lakeville, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Penngrove, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cotati, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rohnert Park, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Verano, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eldridge, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schellville, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Ellen, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fallon, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Eastvale, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ames, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huntersville, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Great Falls, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayetteville, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ewa Beach, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Orange, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagan, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dundalk, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds