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Shop the best San Rafael internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.292% |
| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Sonic Telecom  | $39.99 | - | Wired | 55% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | - | DSL | 39% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.64%
2 providers - 98.68%
3 providers - 59.58%
4+ providers - 5.87%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in San Rafael 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 San Rafael area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of San Rafael residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in San Rafael, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the San Rafael area, and 98.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among San Rafael's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 213 Mbps | 184 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 198 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| Sonic Telecom | 34 Mbps | 15 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in San Rafael.
The largest internet providers in San Rafael are AT&T, Xfinity, and Sonic Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to San Rafael.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all San Rafael residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. San Rafael’s third most-available internet provider, Sonic Telecom, offers DSL to around 39% of San Rafael residents.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in San Rafael covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in San Rafael 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in San Rafael, $41.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Rafael, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in San Rafael. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Rafael's providers, 528 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in San Rafael covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but San Rafael residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in San Rafael, $41.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in San Rafael, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in San Rafael. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all San Rafael's providers, 528 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Sonic Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in San Rafael covering 39% of the area.
DSL internet from Sonic Telecom uses telephone lines in San Rafael 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in San Rafael, $41.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sonic Telecom offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in San Rafael. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all San Rafael's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of San Rafael, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside San Rafael, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in San Rafael and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in San Rafael at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in San Rafael at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many San Rafael residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in San Rafael with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.292% of households in San Rafael. The next fastest internet provider in San Rafael is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in San Rafael with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in San Rafael, $41.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in San Rafael, covering 0.292% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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