| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 52% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
Raw Bandwidth Communications  | $29.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 6.356% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Wired | 3.622% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.009% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 9.768% |
| Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 4.501% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.47%
2 providers - 98.68%
3 providers - 53.05%
4+ providers - 8.14%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Oakland 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 Oakland area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Oakland residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Oakland.
There are nine internet providers serving the Oakland area, and 98.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oakland's nine internet providers, prices start at $29.95 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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| Etheric Networks | 42.0 Mbps | 58.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Sonic Telecom | 591.0 Mbps | 499.0 Mbps | Wired |
| AT&T | 196.0 Mbps | 154.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 173.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oakland.
The largest internet providers in Oakland are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Oakland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Oakland residents, covering 98% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 15% of the area. Oakland’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Oakland 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Oakland covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Oakland 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 Oakland, $51.23.
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 Oakland, $0.34.
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 Oakland. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 535 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Oakland covering 15% 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, $51.23.
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 Oakland, $0.34.
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 Oakland. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 535 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Oakland covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oakland 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 Oakland, $51.23.
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 Oakland, $0.34.
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 Oakland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 535 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Oakland, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Oakland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Oakland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oakland at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oakland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Oakland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Oakland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Oakland. The next fastest internet provider in Oakland is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
Raw Bandwidth Communications offers the cheapest internet in Oakland with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oakland, $51.23.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oakland, covering 15% of the city. Sonic Telecom also offers fiber internet in Oakland and is available to 0.009% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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