In Alameda County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,097 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.
12 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Alameda County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Alameda County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Etheric Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Alameda County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Alameda County.
How fast are internet speeds in Alameda County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alameda County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alameda County home can get up to 1,097 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alameda County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Alameda County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Alameda County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alameda County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Alameda County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alameda County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alameda County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Alameda County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alameda County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alameda County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alameda County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alameda County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.28%, or 1,484,262 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alameda County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alameda County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alameda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alameda County 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 average compared to other Alameda County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Alameda County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.29%, or 1,454,214 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, central, south, east, north, and west Alameda County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alameda County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 56.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alameda County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 67.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
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.
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- 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 DSL in Alameda County, CA
sonic DSL coverage
About 19.44%, or 293,534 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, central, west, south, north, and east Alameda County area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alameda County.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 30.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 67.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic DSL. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alameda County DSL providers. sonic 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, sonic customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 30.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 12.0 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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Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL in Alameda County, CA
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL coverage
About 3.37%, or 50,856 people, have Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Alameda County area. Raw Bandwidth Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alameda County.
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL download speeds
Raw Bandwidth Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Raw Bandwidth Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Raw Bandwidth Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alameda County DSL providers. Raw Bandwidth Communications offers 5 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Raw Bandwidth Communications customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Alameda County, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 99.57%, or 1,503,822 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alameda County area. Etheric Networks is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alameda County.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 98 Mbps.
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- 26.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alameda County 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 Alameda County fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks 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 150 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 80 Mbps. On average, Etheric Networks customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
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- 26.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
Tekify Fixed Wireless in Alameda County, CA
Tekify fixed wireless coverage
About 31.14%, or 470,364 people, have Tekify fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and central Alameda County area. Tekify is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alameda County.
Tekify fixed wireless download speeds
Tekify is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tekify fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Tekify goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alameda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tekify fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alameda County 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 Alameda County fixed wireless providers. Tekify 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in Alameda County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.14%, or 425,065 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alameda County 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 Alameda County.
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 Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alameda County 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 Alameda County 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 Alameda County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in Alameda County, CA
Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 6.00%, or 90,640 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Alameda County 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 Alameda County.
Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Sail Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Alameda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alameda County 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 Alameda County fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Alameda County, CA
Unwired fixed wireless coverage
About 1.78%, or 26,829 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, north, east, and southeast Alameda County area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alameda County.
Unwired fixed wireless download speeds
Unwired is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Unwired goes up to 22 Mbps, and all Alameda County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 22.0 Mbps
Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alameda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Unwired fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Unwired is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alameda County fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda County is up to 9.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Alameda County, CA
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 1.32%, or 19,988 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and southeast Alameda County 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 Alameda County.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda County. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alameda County customers is up to 429 Mbps.
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- 27.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alameda County 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 Alameda County fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers 4 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 100 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 429 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alameda County Internet 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 internet in Alameda County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Alameda County are faster versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 1,097 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 100.00% in Alameda County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marin County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Solano County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Napa County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bexar County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds