In Alameda County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 55.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,190 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Alameda County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alameda County are not shown.
Alameda County 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 Alameda County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 55.99% of Alameda County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Alameda County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Alameda County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Alameda County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Alameda County home can get up to 1,190 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 10.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 18 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alameda County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Alameda County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Alameda County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alameda County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.99% of Alameda County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.49% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alameda County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alameda County, along with details on where in Alameda County and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Alameda County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 50.83%, or 767,638 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, south, north, west, and east Alameda County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alameda County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alameda County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
sonic Fiber in Alameda County, CA
sonic fiber coverage
About 10.59%, or 159,971 people, have sonic fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and central Alameda County area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alameda County.
sonic fiber download speeds
sonic is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, sonic fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from sonic goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Alameda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
sonic fiber upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alameda County fiber providers. sonic offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alameda County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alameda County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Alameda County compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Alameda County are faster versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 1,190 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in California is 95.44% versus 55.99% in Alameda County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alameda County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Contra Costa County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marin County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Solano County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Napa County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- New York County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bexar County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds