In Sunnyvale there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 955 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 Sunnyvale
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Sunnyvale are not shown.
Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Sunnyvale. 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 Sunnyvale above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Sunnyvale.
How fast are internet speeds in Sunnyvale?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sunnyvale.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sunnyvale home can get up to 955 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 80 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sunnyvale.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Sunnyvale, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Sunnyvale?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sunnyvale you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.37% of Sunnyvale homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.24% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.08%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sunnyvale homes.
Internet Market Health in Sunnyvale
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Sunnyvale internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sunnyvale 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. Sunnyvale 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, Sunnyvale is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sunnyvale, along with details on where in Sunnyvale and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Sunnyvale, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.62%, or 132,543 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sunnyvale area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sunnyvale.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sunnyvale customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 93.41%, or 130,860 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sunnyvale area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sunnyvale.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 56.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 Sunnyvale 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Sunnyvale, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 36.37%, or 50,953 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, central, north, southwest, south, southeast, and east Sunnyvale area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sunnyvale.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sunnyvale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sunnyvale 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 DSL in Sunnyvale, CA
sonic DSL coverage
About 17.07%, or 23,913 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, north, central, west, southwest, northeast, east, and southeast Sunnyvale area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sunnyvale.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Sunnyvale, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 140,085 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 80 Mbps, and all Sunnyvale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sunnyvale is up to 80 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Sunnyvale, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 39.07%, or 54,730 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sunnyvale area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sunnyvale.
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 Sunnyvale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sunnyvale customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, CA
Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 15.05%, or 21,079 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, south, and southwest Sunnyvale area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sunnyvale.
Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sunnyvale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sunnyvale. The fastest plan anyone in Sunnyvale can order from Sail Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Sunnyvale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sunnyvale 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 above average compared to other Sunnyvale fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet 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 Sunnyvale is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Sail Internet customers can get speeds up to 93 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Sunnyvale Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sunnyvale or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sunnyvale compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Sunnyvale are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 955 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 Sunnyvale.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sunnyvale 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 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
- Santa Clara, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cupertino, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Altos, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alviso, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Los Altos Hills, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saratoga, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palo Alto, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hollywood, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clearwater, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas City, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pasadena, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flint, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tyler, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Conroe, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Hollywood, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds