| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 77% |
| Raw Bandwidth Communications | $29.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 58% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 5.115% |
| Sonic Telecom | $39.99 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.449% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Etheric Networks | - | 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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.10%
3 providers - 83.21%
4+ providers - 55.69%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of South San Francisco residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in South San Francisco.
There are eight internet providers serving the South San Francisco area, and 99.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South San Francisco's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom | 331.0 Mbps | 317.0 Mbps | Wired |
| Etheric Networks | 49.0 Mbps | 59.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 208.0 Mbps | 132.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 177.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Wave Broadband | 141.0 Mbps | 111.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in South San Francisco.
The largest internet providers in South San Francisco are AT&T, Xfinity, and Wave Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to South San Francisco.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all South San Francisco residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. South San Francisco’s third most-available internet provider, Wave Broadband, offers cable to around 77% of South San Francisco residents.
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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 nearly all households in South San Francisco covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco, $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 South San Francisco, $2.14.
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 South San Francisco. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South San Francisco's providers, 213 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 all households in South San Francisco covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco, $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 South San Francisco, $2.14.
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 South San Francisco. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South San Francisco's providers, 213 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 Wave Broadband offers broadband to most households in South San Francisco covering 77% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South San Francisco residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in South San Francisco, $47.13.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in South San Francisco, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in South San Francisco. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all South San Francisco's providers, 213 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of South San Francisco, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside South San Francisco, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in South San Francisco and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in South San Francisco at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in South San Francisco at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many South San Francisco residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in South San Francisco with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in South San Francisco. The next fastest internet provider in South San Francisco is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Raw Bandwidth Communications offers the cheapest internet in South San Francisco with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in South San Francisco, $47.13.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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