Compare 94612 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Oakland – 244 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Oakland – 165 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oakland.
Internet providers in 94612
Find internet providers serving the 94612 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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94612 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 94% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
Raw Bandwidth Communications  | $29.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.550% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | - | Wireless | 39% |
| Unwired Ltd | $49.95 | 10 - 22 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
*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.
Need help?94612 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
4464
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.45%
3 providers - 96.83%
4+ providers - 74.30%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94612 ZIP code 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 94612 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in the 94612 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 94612 area, and 98.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 94612, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Oakland
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 153 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 226 Mbps | 146 Mbps | DSL |
| Sonic Telecom | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oakland.
Top high-speed internet providers in 94612
The largest internet providers serving the 94612 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94612 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Oakland’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 84% of residents in the 94612 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 all households in the 94612 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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, $0.35.
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 94612 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 170 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 94612 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94612 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, $0.35.
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 94612 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 170 Mbps.
Sonic Telecom DSL internet
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DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 94612 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines 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 Sonic Telecom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Oakland, $51.23.
Sonic Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakland, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in 94612 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakland's providers, 170 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94612 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94612 and the greater Oakland area. 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 in the 94612 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 94612 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94612 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 94612. The next fastest internet provider in the 94612 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Raw Bandwidth Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 94612 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oakland, $51.23.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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.
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