TV and Internet Providers in San Mateo, CA


In San Mateo there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.67% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,073 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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12 Internet Service Providers in San Mateo

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

99.50%

Avg. Speed:

1,990 Mbps

Astound Broadband | Cable

Availability:

87.51%

Avg. Speed:

1,500 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

85.32%

Avg. Speed:

4,484 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

85.32%

Avg. Speed:

4,484 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

71.83%

Avg. Speed:

72 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

71.83%

Avg. Speed:

72 Mbps

Sonic | Fiber

Availability:

43.10%

Avg. Speed:

4,104 Mbps

Astound Broadband | DSL

Availability:

6.49%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

5.98%

Avg. Speed:

1,500 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.31%

Avg. Speed:

81 Mbps

Etheric Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.54%

Avg. Speed:

250 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

75.53%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

75.53%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

46.09%

Avg. Speed:

592 Mbps

Unwired | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

26.09%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Sail Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.52%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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San Mateo Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 99.67% of San Mateo. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in San Mateo with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in San Mateo?

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The average San Mateo home can get up to 5,073 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in San Mateo.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of San Mateo, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in San Mateo?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Mateo you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.44% of San Mateo homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 23.23% 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 Mateo homes.

 

Internet Market Health in San Mateo

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The map shows how competitive the San Mateo 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 San Mateo based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 9.7 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 9.6 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

San Mateo internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 14 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, San Mateo homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. San Mateo internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 14 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, San Mateo is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in San Mateo, along with details on where in San Mateo and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in San Mateo, CA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 99.50%, or 106,672 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Mateo.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 San Mateo customers is up to 1,990 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 247 Mbps.

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XFINITY's San Mateo cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband Cable in San Mateo, CA

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 87.51%, or 93,814 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Mateo.

 

Astound Broadband cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband cable upload speeds

In San Mateo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other San Mateo cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Mateo is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's San Mateo cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in San Mateo, CA

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 85.32%, or 91,473 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Mateo.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 Mateo customers is up to 4,484 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 87.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 4,484 Mbps.

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EarthLink's San Mateo fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 87.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in San Mateo, CA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 85.32%, or 91,473 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo 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 Mateo.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 Mateo customers is up to 4,484 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 87.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 4,484 Mbps.

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AT&T's San Mateo fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 87.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in San Mateo, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 71.83%, or 77,010 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Mateo.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 San Mateo customers is up to 72 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 below average compared to other San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 15 Mbps.

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AT&T's San Mateo DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in San Mateo, CA

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 71.83%, or 77,010 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Mateo.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 San Mateo customers is up to 72 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 19.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 below average compared to other San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 15 Mbps.

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EarthLink's San Mateo DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Sonic Fiber in San Mateo, CA

Sonic fiber coverage

About 43.10%, or 46,207 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, south, southeast, north, west, and southwest San Mateo area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Mateo.

 

Sonic fiber download speeds

Sonic is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Mateo customers is up to 4,104 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sonic customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 34.5% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 65.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sonic fiber upload speeds

In San Mateo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Mateo fiber providers. Sonic 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 Mateo is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Sonic customers can get speeds up to 4,104 Mbps.

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Sonic's San Mateo fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 34.5% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 65.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband DSL in San Mateo, CA

Astound Broadband DSL coverage

About 6.49%, or 6,954 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, east, west, southeast, and north San Mateo area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Mateo.

 

Astound Broadband DSL download speeds

Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds

In San Mateo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other San Mateo DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Mateo is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's San Mateo DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband Fiber in San Mateo, CA

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 5.98%, or 6,410 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southeast, west, north, northwest, and south San Mateo area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Mateo.

 

Astound Broadband fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds

In San Mateo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Mateo fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Mateo is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's San Mateo fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 95.31%, or 102,176 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo 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 Mateo.

 

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 Mateo. 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 Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 Mateo customers is up to 81 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 75.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 24.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 16 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 75.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 24.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage

About 87.54%, or 93,849 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. Etheric Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Mateo.

 

Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds

Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 250 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Etheric Networks customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 one of the fastest compared to other San Mateo 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 Mateo is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Etheric Networks's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 75.53%, or 80,978 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Mateo.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 Mateo customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 9.3 Mbps.

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EarthLink's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 75.53%, or 80,978 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Mateo.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. 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 Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo 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 Mateo customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 9.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 63.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 46.09%, or 49,408 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Mateo area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Mateo.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Mateo customers is up to 592 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 41.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 58.3% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 average compared to other San Mateo fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Mateo is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.

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Verizon's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 41.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 58.3% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Unwired Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

Unwired fixed wireless coverage

About 26.09%, or 27,970 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, northeast, west, and east San Mateo area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of San Mateo.

 

Unwired fixed wireless download speeds

Unwired is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Unwired goes up to 300 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Unwired customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo 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 below average compared to other San Mateo fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Mateo is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Unwired's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Mateo, CA

Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 2.52%, or 2,702 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east San Mateo area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Mateo.

 

Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Mateo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Mateo. The fastest plan anyone in San Mateo can order from Sail Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all San Mateo customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sail Internet customers in San Mateo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In San Mateo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sail Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other San Mateo fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Mateo is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sail Internet's San Mateo fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

San Mateo Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to San Mateo or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in San Mateo compare to the rest of California?

Internet speeds in San Mateo are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 5,073 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 99.67% in San Mateo.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around San Mateo are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9440298.87%
9440399.96%
9440199.94%
9440499.81%
9400298.95%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9401099.94%
9406599.92%
94070100.00%
9403099.93%
9406299.65%

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