In Hillsborough there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Hillsborough
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hillsborough are not shown.
Hillsborough Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hillsborough is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.93% of Hillsborough. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Hillsborough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hillsborough?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hillsborough.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.93% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.33% of Hillsborough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 48.60% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hillsborough homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough, along with details on where in Hillsborough and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hillsborough, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.93%, or 10,817 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hillsborough area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillsborough.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hillsborough cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Hillsborough, CA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 11.65%, or 1,261 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, east, central, and northeast Hillsborough area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In Hillsborough download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hillsborough cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hillsborough Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hillsborough compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Hillsborough are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 95.44% versus 99.93% in Hillsborough.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Burlingame, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- San Mateo, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Millbrae, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Belmont, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Foster City, CA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Miramar, CA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- San Bruno, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Carlos, CA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- El Granada, CA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Half Moon Bay, CA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ellisville, MS: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cochran, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Farmington, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Castle Pines North, CO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bellbrook, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Park Hills, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Red Bank, TN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bellmawr, NJ: less cable coverage, similar speeds