Internet providers in Oakland, CA

Internet in Oakland

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

Oakland Residential Internet Coverage

Oakland is currently one of the largest cities in California, and it's particularly known for its strong business communities. High-speed internet is a necessity in this region.

Through New Edge Networks, many neighborhoods scattered around Oakland can choose DSL or copper wireline internet. In the west, covered neighborhoods include Acorn, Prescott, Peralta, and Brookfield Village. There is minimal coverage throughout the central part of the city, with most covered neighborhoods lying in the southcentral part of the city. Eastern neighborhoods in the New Edge Networks service area include Redwood Heights, Piedmont Pines, and Glen Highlands.

Sonic.net has one of the largest networks in Oakland, with coverage extending far north and south of the city limits. The network runs through highly populated central areas like Oak Tree, Saint Elizabeth, Melrose, and Lake Merritt.

The same is true for Xfinity, one of the region's most well-known cable networks. Coverage reaches every part of Oakland and many communities lying to the north, south, east, and west of the city.

Last but not least, the fiber and DSL networks of AT&T offer service options to much of Oakland, as well.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Oakland

Average download speed
232.68 Mbps

Average upload speed
110.76 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
11.17 ms

Average jitter
8.06 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Oakland?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Oakland 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
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
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Astound Broadband	Cable & DSL	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Sail Internet	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sail Internet
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
Etheric Networks	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	Learn more about Etheric Networks
Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.	DSL	100 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Raw Bandwidth Communications, Inc.

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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