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for 12 mos.Connection type
Cable
Upload speeds
35 Mbps
Data caps
Varies by region
Installation options
Free self-installation, Professional-installation fee of $40.00
Technical support
Available 24/7
Xfinity is a high-speed internet provider spanning more than a third of U.S. households with internet plans based on speed and affordability.
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: xFi Gateway Modem & Router for $15/mo.
Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Paperless Billing and Automatic Payments with bank account required, otherwise monthly service charge automatically increases by $10 (or $5 if enrolling with credit or debit card information). Discount will appear on statement within 45 days of enrollment. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the promo or term agreement. After promo or term agreement, or if any service is cancelled or downgraded, regular rates apply. Service limited to a single outlet. May not be combined with other offers. Internet: Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. For factors affecting speed visit www.xfinity.com/networkmanagement. All devices must be returned when service ends. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee applies to one month’s recurring service and standard installation charges up to $500. ©2023 Comcast. All rights reserved.
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for 12 mos.**Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 6/4/25. †Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
**Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 6/4/25. †Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Connection type
Fiber
Upload speeds
5000 Mbps
Data caps
None
Installation options
Self, Professional
Technical support
Available 24/7
AT&T is a household name in the high-speed internet, TV and phone provider world, committed to connected service in much of the South, Midwest and the West Coast.
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: None
Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to att.com/getfiber to see if you qualify.
Price after $10/mo discount (starts within 2 bills) w/ paperless billing & Autopay if enrolled w a debut card or bank account. Discount reduced to $5/mo if enrolled w/ credit card. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies
Subj. to change and may be discontinued at any time. Price for Internet 1000 for new residential customers & is after $10/mo discount (starts within 2 bills) w/ paperless billing & Autopay if enrolled w a debut card or bank account. Discount reduced to $5/mo if enrolled w/ credit card. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue discount. Pricing subject to change. Subj. to Internet Terms of Service at Terms of Service - Legal Policy Center - AT&T.
†Internet speed claims represent maximum network service capability speeds & based on wired connection to gateway. 1GIG speeds require the latest router & recommended setup. Actual customer speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Discount off the monthly rate when account is active & enrolled in both. Pay full plan cost until discount starts w/in 2 bill cycles. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue discount. Taxes & Fees: Up to $99 installation fee may apply, plus tax where applicable. Monthly cost recovery charge which are not government-required apply in TX, OH and NV. Taxes also apply. For one time AT&T transactional fees, see Results for fees - AT&T Search for details. Pricing subject to change. Subj. to Internet Terms of Service at Terms of Service - Legal Policy Center - AT&T.
Offers may not be combined with other promotional offers on the same services and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Other conditions apply to all offers.
©2023 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo, and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
/mo*
for 12 mos.*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.
*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.
Connection type
Wireless
Data caps
None
Installation options
Self, Professional
Technical support
Available 24/7
5G Home Internet is the first 5G wireless network built to connect your home with ultra-fast internet that's ready for what comes next. With 5G Home Internet, there are no long-term contracts or additional equipment or installation fees and all taxes and fees are included. 5G Home Internet availability is limited in select cities.
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
(1) May require the purchase of additional Wi-Fi Extenders. (2) Actual speeds may vary. with Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Plan prices include taxes and fees. For full terms and conditions see: https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-5g-home-legal/
Verizon 4G Internet
/mo
for 12 mos.Connection type
Wireless
Data caps
None
Installation options
Self, Professional
Technical support
Available 24/7
Verizon is a high-speed internet, TV and phone provider available in nine states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region offering 4G LTE coverage.
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Not available in all areas. Plus taxes & fees. With Auto Pay. Subject to VZW Agmts & credit approval. Auto Pay and paper-free billing req'd. Add'l equipment charges apply.
99/mo*
for 12 mos.***Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACHⓘ enrollment. Enroll before the 2nd billing cycle for continued savings. Service plans require a 24-month commitment. Equipment Lease or Purchase fees extra.
***Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACHⓘ enrollment. Enroll before the 2nd billing cycle for continued savings. Service plans require a 24-month commitment. Equipment Lease or Purchase fees extra.
Connection type
Satellite
Upload speeds
5 Mbps
Data caps
None
Installation options
Professional
Technical support
Available 24/7
HughesNet is a satellite internet provider offering nationwide availability and up to 200 GB data plans.
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: Available for rental or purchase (rental est. $14.99/mo.)
Each Hughesnet service plan is designed to deliver the download/upload speeds assigned to that specific plan, however, speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to the number of concurrent network users. Your Hughesnet experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source. Save $30 per month for 12 months on Fusion plans or $25 per month for 12 months on non-Fusion plans. After 12 months, plans revert to the standard monthly fee. Offer availability varies based on geographical area. New subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply. Free standard professional installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer. Standard Data may be slower than other traffic during high-traffic periods. Minimum term required. Monthly service and early termination fees apply. Visit legal.hughesnet.com for details. Hughesnet and Hughesnet Fusion are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. JUPITER is a trademark of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company.
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 41% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Wave Broadband 
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$40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
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Raw Bandwidth Communications
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$29.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 36% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 21% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 15% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Etheric Networks
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- | 15 - 160 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 95.35%
4+ providers - 46.82%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 94401 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 94401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in the 94401 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 94401 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 94401, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 94401 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 94401 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 41% of the area. San Mateo’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 94401 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 94401 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in San Mateo, $47.13.
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 Mateo, $2.05.
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 94401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Mateo's providers, 356 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 about half of households in the 94401 ZIP code, covering 41% 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 94401 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in San Mateo, $47.13.
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 Mateo, $2.05.
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 94401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 41% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Mateo's providers, 356 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 nearly all households in the 94401 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 94401 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 Mateo, $47.13.
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 Mateo, $2.05.
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 94401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Mateo's providers, 356 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 94401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 94401 and the greater San Mateo area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Mateo at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in San Mateo at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 94401 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 94401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 94401. The next fastest internet provider in the 94401 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 41% of the area.
Raw Bandwidth Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 94401 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Mateo, $47.13.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 94401 ZIP code, covering 41% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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