In San Francisco County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,402 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 San Francisco County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in San Francisco County are not shown.
San Francisco County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in San Francisco County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of San Francisco 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 San Francisco County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in San Francisco County.
How fast are internet speeds in San Francisco County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in San Francisco County.
Internet Speed Key
The average San Francisco County home can get up to 1,402 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 40.56% 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 San Francisco County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of San Francisco County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in San Francisco County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in San Francisco 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 57.22% of San Francisco County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.61% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of San Francisco County homes.
Internet Market Health in San Francisco County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the San Francisco 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 San Francisco County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
San Francisco County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, San Francisco County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. San Francisco County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, San Francisco County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in San Francisco County, along with details on where in San Francisco County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in San Francisco County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.36%, or 800,078 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of San Francisco County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 the fastest compared to other San Francisco County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 99.34%, or 799,947 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco 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 San Francisco County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 San Francisco County DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 San Francisco 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 9.1 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL in San Francisco County, CA
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL coverage
About 76.25%, or 613,971 people, have Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County area. Raw Bandwidth Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of San Francisco County.
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL download speeds
Raw Bandwidth Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL upload speeds
In San Francisco County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Raw Bandwidth Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 2.7 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
sonic DSL in San Francisco County, CA
sonic DSL coverage
About 54.68%, or 440,303 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of San Francisco County.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 64.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 the fastest compared to other San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 15 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic Fiber in San Francisco County, CA
sonic fiber coverage
About 40.46%, or 325,780 people, have sonic fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, south, central, east, north, southwest, and northeast San Francisco County area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Francisco County.
sonic fiber download speeds
sonic is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, sonic fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from sonic goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all San Francisco County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
sonic fiber upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 San Francisco County fiber providers. sonic offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Francisco 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
AT&T Fiber in San Francisco County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.28%, or 300,199 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of San Francisco County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County customers is up to 997 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 below average compared to other San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 997 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in San Francisco County, CA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 28.41%, or 228,785 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of San Francisco County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco County customers is up to 531 Mbps.
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- 37.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In San Francisco County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other San Francisco County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Francisco County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in San Francisco County, CA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.76%, or 22,220 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, south, southwest, and southeast San Francisco County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of San Francisco County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all San Francisco County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber upload speeds
In San Francisco County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in San Francisco 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
Google Fiber Fiber in San Francisco County, CA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.34%, or 10,804 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, north, and east San Francisco 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 San Francisco County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco 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 San Francisco County customers is up to 912 Mbps.
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- 90.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In San Francisco County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other San Francisco County fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 San Francisco 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 912 Mbps.
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- 90.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Francisco County, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 805,235 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco County 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 San Francisco County.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco County customers is up to 182 Mbps.
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- 46.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 above average compared to other San Francisco County fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers 3 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 San Francisco County 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 182 Mbps.
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- 46.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in San Francisco County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 31.92%, or 256,991 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 the slowest compared to other San Francisco 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 San Francisco County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in San Francisco County, CA
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 7.02%, or 56,531 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, northwest, west, and south San Francisco 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 San Francisco County.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in San Francisco County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout San Francisco County. The fastest plan anyone in San Francisco County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 45 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for San Francisco County customers is up to 584 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In San Francisco 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 the fastest compared to other San Francisco County fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber 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 San Francisco County 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 584 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
San Francisco County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to San Francisco County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in San Francisco County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in San Francisco County are faster versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 1,402 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 San Francisco County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around San Francisco 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
- San Mateo County, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marin County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Solano County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Napa County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ventura County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kern County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macomb County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds