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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 29% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 29% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.86%
2 providers - 85.01%
3 providers - 29.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94130 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 94130 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in San Francisco, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 94130 area, and 85.01% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 94130, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom | 131 Mbps | 13 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Francisco.
The largest internet providers serving the 94130 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 94130 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. San Francisco’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 29% of residents in the 94130 ZIP code.
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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 the 94130 ZIP code, covering 85% 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 San Francisco, $51.99.
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 San Francisco, $1.79.
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 0.768 Mbps in 94130 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Francisco's providers, 229 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 all households in the 94130 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94130 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 San Francisco, $51.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Francisco, $1.79.
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 94130 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Francisco's providers, 229 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.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 94130 ZIP code, covering 29% 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 San Francisco, $51.99.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Francisco, $1.79.
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 94130 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Francisco's providers, 229 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94130 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94130 and the greater San Francisco area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Francisco at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Francisco at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94130 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94130 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 94130. The next fastest internet provider in the 94130 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 94130 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Francisco, $51.99.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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