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In the San Francisco metro area there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 84.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 205 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.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in San Francisco
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the San Francisco metro area are not shown.
San Francisco Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the San Francisco metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 84.97% of the San Francisco metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Etheric Networks. Call one of the companies with service in the San Francisco metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the San Francisco metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the San Francisco metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average San Francisco home can get up to 205 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.33% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the San Francisco metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the San Francisco metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the San Francisco metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the San Francisco metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.51% of San Francisco homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of San Francisco homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the San Francisco metro area, along with details on where in the San Francisco metro area and at what speeds.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 70.09%, or 3,763,226 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Francisco area. Etheric Networks is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the San Francisco metro area.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco customers is up to 119 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 68.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 80 Mbps. On average, Etheric Networks customers can get speeds up to 119 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 68.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in San Francisco, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 32.99%, or 1,771,102 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire San Francisco area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the San Francisco metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Tekify Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Tekify fixed wireless coverage
About 8.76%, or 470,364 people, have Tekify fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and east San Francisco area. Tekify is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco metro area.
Tekify fixed wireless download speeds
Tekify is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tekify fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from Tekify goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tekify fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Tekify fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Tekify is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. Tekify offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Napanet Internet Services Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 2.71%, or 145,726 people, have Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north San Francisco area. Napanet Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco metro area.
Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Napanet Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from Napanet Internet Services goes up to 25 Mbps, and all San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Napanet Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Napanet Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. Napanet Internet Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
DigitalPath fixed wireless coverage
About 2.49%, or 133,759 people, have DigitalPath fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north San Francisco area. DigitalPath is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco metro area.
DigitalPath fixed wireless download speeds
DigitalPath is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DigitalPath fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from DigitalPath goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 82.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
DigitalPath fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DigitalPath fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DigitalPath is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. DigitalPath offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, DigitalPath customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 82.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.69%, or 90,640 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south San Francisco area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco metro area.
Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from Sail Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all San Francisco customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sail Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in San Francisco, CA
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 1.43%, or 76,886 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, and east San Francisco area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the San Francisco metro area.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the San Francisco metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the San Francisco metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the San Francisco metro area can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 45 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco customers is up to 545 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In the San Francisco metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other San Francisco fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the San Francisco metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 45 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 545 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
San Francisco Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the San Francisco metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the San Francisco metro area compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the San Francisco metro area are slower versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 205 Mbps in the city. The state has less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 95.44% versus 84.97% in the San Francisco metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the San Francisco metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
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What does fixed wireless 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
- Emeryville, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alameda, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Berkeley, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Belvedere, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Piedmont, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sausalito, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- El Cerrito, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Washington Metro, DC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds