Internet providers in San Rafael, CA

Internet in San Rafael

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

San Rafael Residential Internet Coverage

In the coastal city of San Rafael, there's a lot to keep you busy. This includes high-speed internet, which is available trough a wide variety of providers. No mater what internet bits you have or what your budget is, find a plan that suits you by contacting ISPs that serve this area.

It's hard to go wrong with AT&T, a national provider that has a huge presence in San Rafael. Service reaches all of the city's neighborhoods. This includes Las Gallinas in the north, Bellam in the south, Lucas Valley in the west, and McNears Beach in the east.

Those looking for cable can check out Xfinity. The Xfinity network is nearly identical to the AT&T network in San Rafael, so this is an option throughout the entire city.

Much of San Rafael is covered by Sonic.net. In this city, the network reaches beyond the city limits to the north and south. Service stops short of the city limits in the west, serving parts of Terra Linda and downtown.

Another ISP with a large network in San Rafael is New Edge Networks. The coverage area includes most central and eastern neighborhoods, but coverage is limited in the west.

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Average download speed
263.68 Mbps

Average upload speed
69.81 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
13.59 ms

Average jitter
8.51 ms

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What is the best internet provider in San Rafael?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of San Rafael 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
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Etheric Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	Learn more about Etheric Networks

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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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:

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Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
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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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