Internet providers in El Cerrito, CA

Internet in El Cerrito

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the El Cerrito area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

El Cerrito Residential Internet Coverage

As a mid-sized community in the San Francisco Bay Area, El Cerrito is a community with plenty to offer its residents, visitors, and business owners. There are over 23,000 people who reside in El Cerrito, indicating the area's rapid growth in recent years. As a result, Internet service is a top priority in this region. Depending on your service and speed needs, you could have multiple options to consider.

One of the most widely available services in El Cerrito is DSL, since it is accessible through a range of companies. During your search, you'll come across AT&T. Not only does AT&T offer DSL to every neighborhood in El Cerrito, it also supplies the area with fiber optic coverage. This company has some of the country's highest download speeds. New Edge Networks and Sonic.net also maintain sizable networks in the El Cerrito region, including several neighboring communities in their coverage maps. Download speeds vary between plans and providers.

Those looking into cable can compare service options from Spectrum and Xfinity. While Xfinity boasts some of the highest cable download speeds in El Cerrito, Spectrum maintains a large network in this area.

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Average download speed
302.38 Mbps

Average upload speed
76.14 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.08 ms

Average jitter
5.61 ms

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What is the best internet provider in El Cerrito?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of El Cerrito internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Etheric Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Etheric Networks