Internet providers in San Jose, California
San Jose is in Santa Clara County, California, and has 28 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in San Jose, about 98%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Etheric Communications, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Ridge Wireless), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (9%). Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, Ridge Wireless, and Sail Internet Holdings offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in San Jose
- Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 98% of locations)
- Fiber-focused option: Sonic Telecom (about 9% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: Etheric Communications (about 87% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in San Jose
- 95110
- 95111
- 95112
- 95113
- 95116
- 95117
- 95118
- 95119
- 95120
- 95121
- 95122
- 95123
- 95124
- 95125
- 95126
- 95127
- 95128
- 95129
- 95130
- 95131
- 95132
- 95133
- 95134
- 95135
- 95136
- 95138
- 95139
- 95148
Compare internet providers in San Jose, California
Share of residential locations in San Jose where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 98% | |
| 2 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 62% | |
| 6 | Ridge Wireless | Fixed wireless | 61% | |
| 7 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 42% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 10% | |
| 9 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 9% | |
| 10 | Tekify | Fixed wireless | 5% |
Show 2 more providers with smaller coverage
| 11 | Cruzio Internet | Fixed wireless | 4% | |
| 12 | Hankins Information Technology | Fixed wireless | 2% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in San Jose?
Fiber reaches about 37% of locations in San Jose, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 49% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in San Jose that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in San Jose
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in San Jose?
Yes, in part. About 37% of residential locations in San Jose can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in San Jose?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in San Jose, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve San Jose?
11 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in San Jose, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in San Jose?
Fiber providers reporting service in San Jose include Sonic Telecom (9% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in San Jose?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.