Compare Fremont internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Fremont – 135 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Fremont – 29 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fremont.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 23% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 19% |
Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Tekify Fiber & Wireless | $49.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
Cruzio Internet | $74.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 7.375% |
Sail Internet | $55.00 | 200 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 3.713% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.05%
2 providers - 96.17%
3 providers - 22.80%
4+ providers - 4.13%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Fremont is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Fremont area will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of Fremont residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 35% of those living in Fremont.
There are nine internet providers serving the Fremont area, and 96.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fremont's nine internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Sonic Telecom | 27 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Wired |
AT&T | 185 Mbps | 134 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 84 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fremont.
The largest internet providers in Fremont are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Fremont.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fremont residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 23% of the area. Fremont’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of Fremont residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Fremont covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fremont to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fremont, $54.86.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fremont, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fremont. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fremont's providers, 358 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Fremont covering 23% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fremont than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fremont, $54.86.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fremont, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fremont. These download speeds are available to 23% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fremont's providers, 358 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Fremont covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fremont residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fremont, $54.86.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fremont, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Fremont. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fremont's providers, 358 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fremont, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fremont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fremont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fremont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fremont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fremont residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Fremont may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Fremont cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fremont with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Fremont. The next fastest internet provider in Fremont is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 23% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fremont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fremont, $54.86.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fremont, covering 23% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.