In Alameda there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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.

 

7 Internet Service Providers in Alameda

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

98.48%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

94.01%

Avg. Speed:

77 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

72.74%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

sonic | DSL

Availability:

35.10%

Avg. Speed:

54 Mbps

Etheric Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

144 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

17.42%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Unwired | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.28%

Avg. Speed:

22 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alameda are not shown.

 

Alameda Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Alameda is internet available?

Alameda, CA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Alameda. 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 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Alameda.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Alameda?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alameda.

Alameda, CA map of local internet speeds

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The average Alameda home can get up to 987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.50% 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 80 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alameda.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Alameda, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Alameda?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alameda you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.74% of Alameda homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 25.76% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.50%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alameda homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Alameda

Alameda, CA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Alameda 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Alameda internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alameda 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alameda internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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 is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alameda, along with details on where in Alameda and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alameda, CA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 98.48%, or 72,692 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alameda.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alameda customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Alameda 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 Alameda cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Alameda cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Alameda, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 94.01%, or 69,392 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda 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.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alameda customers is up to 77 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 55.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Alameda 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 the fastest compared to other Alameda DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 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 Alameda 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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AT&T's Alameda DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Alameda, CA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 72.74%, or 53,694 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alameda.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alameda customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Alameda download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alameda fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Alameda fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

sonic DSL in Alameda, CA

sonic DSL coverage

About 35.10%, or 25,911 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alameda.

 

sonic DSL download speeds

sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alameda customers is up to 54 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to sonic customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 58.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

sonic DSL upload speeds

In Alameda 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 the slowest compared to other Alameda DSL providers. sonic 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 Alameda 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 15 Mbps.

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sonic's Alameda DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 62.6% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Alameda, CA

Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 73,812 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda area. Etheric Networks is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Alameda.

 

Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds

Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alameda customers is up to 144 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Etheric Networks customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 91.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 80.0 Mbps

 

Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

In Alameda 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 above average compared to other Alameda fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks 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 Alameda 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 144 Mbps.

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Etheric Networks's Alameda fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 80.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Alameda, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 17.42%, or 12,859 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alameda 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.

 

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. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alameda customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Alameda download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alameda 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 Alameda is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Alameda fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Unwired Fixed Wireless in Alameda, CA

Unwired fixed wireless coverage

About 5.28%, or 3,895 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, north, central, and east Alameda 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.

 

Unwired fixed wireless download speeds

Unwired is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alameda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alameda. The fastest plan anyone in Alameda can order from Unwired goes up to 22 Mbps, and all Alameda customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Unwired customers in Alameda. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 22.0 Mbps

 

Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds

In Alameda 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 fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alameda is up to 9.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Unwired's Alameda fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 9.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Alameda Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alameda or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Alameda compare to the rest of California?

Internet speeds in Alameda are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 987 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 100.00% in Alameda.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alameda are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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