In Oakland there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 71.50% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,090 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 Oakland
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Oakland are not shown.
Oakland 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 Oakland is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 71.50% of Oakland. 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 Oakland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Oakland.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland home can get up to 1,090 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oakland.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Oakland, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.50% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.11% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oakland homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Oakland, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 69.79%, or 258,703 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
sonic Fiber in Oakland, CA
sonic fiber coverage
About 6.42%, or 23,787 people, have sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, east, west, southeast, northeast, and north Oakland area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
sonic fiber download speeds
sonic is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, sonic fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from sonic goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
sonic fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Oakland Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Oakland compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Oakland are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 1,090 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 95.44% versus 71.50% in Oakland.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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 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
- Piedmont, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alameda, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Canyon, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Emeryville, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Berkeley, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Moraga, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orinda, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Leandro, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wichita, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tulsa, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Knoxville, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds