Internet providers in San Francisco, CA
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Internet options in San Francisco, CA
New to San Francisco? Getting settled in a new place can be stressful. Getting utilities and moving furniture takes a lot of time and energy. Installing internet service is an important piece of the moving puzzle. Even if you are already a resident of San Francisco, periodically checking internet prices can save you money. Rely on our experts to find and compare internet and cable providers in the San Francisco area.
San Francisco internet at a glance
There are three main internet providers serving the San Francisco area. Depending on your current ZIP code, you may have access to more than one.
Internet availability in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA, residential internet providers
*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 10/16/19.
Compare the largest internet providers in San Francisco
The two largest providers in San Francisco, CA are AT&T and Xfinity. Here’s how each provider compares in terms of the communities they serve, internet plan choices, pricing and additional perks from each provider.
*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 10/16/19.
Availability for other San Francisco internet providers
- HughesNet – Their satellite service is available in all areas surrounding San Francisco.
Find San Francisco internet providers near you. Click “Shop providers” to search for San Francisco internet by ZIP code, or call to shop plans for your address.
Fastest internet in San Francisco
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
San Francisco – 97%
California – 76%
U.S. – 73%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
San Francisco – 44%
California – 14%
U.S. – 16%
Source: FCC
Providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic networks are more likely to have the fastest internet services in San Francisco. Here’s a look at the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet providers in the San Francisco area.
San Francisco’s fastest max advertised download speeds
- AT&T – DSL and fiber-optic networks with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Xfinity – Cable and fiber-optic networks with speeds for up to 1,000 Mbps
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Cheapest internet service providers in San Francisco
If you are looking for affordable internet service in San Francisco, there are a few choices for providers that have plans under $35.00/mo.* You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services or using your own compatible equipment to cut rental costs.
Cheap internet plans in San Francisco
- Xfinity – $29.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
- AT&T – $30.00/mo.* for up to 300 Mbps
*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. Speeds may vary. As of 10/16/19.
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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in San Francisco
Many public areas in and around San Francisco allow access to their free Wi-Fi network. Whether spending the day enjoying popular attractions, there are Wi-Fi locations you can take advantage of. Remember that these networks are usually public or have widely-known passwords, so it is a good idea to avoid online activity that involves sharing passwords or sensitive information when you’re connected to free Wi-Fi networks.
Here are some public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in San Francisco:
- City Hall
- Community Learning Center
- Orange Memorial Park
- Municipal Services Building
- San Francisco Public Library
As a subscriber to either of San Francisco’s internet providers, AT&T or Xfinity, you can gain access to free Wi-Fi hotspots. Hotspot availability will often directly correlate with the provider’s availability in the area, so there may be AT&T or Xfinity hotspots.
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