Internet providers in Burlingame, CA
Burlingame is a city in California with about 30,526 residents and roughly 16,322 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Burlingame, CA
Share of residential locations in Burlingame 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 | 99% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 94% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 83% | Check availability |
| 4 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 60% | |
| 5 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 56% | |
| 6 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 50% | |
| 7 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 40% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 16% | |
| 9 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 2% | |
| 10 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Burlingame
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Burlingame, about 99%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, Astound Broadband, Etheric Communications, and Sonic Telecom), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (50%). Etheric Communications and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Burlingame?
Fiber is widely available: about 65% of locations in Burlingame can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 82% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 55% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 93% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Burlingame that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Burlingame at a glance
About 95% of households in Burlingame have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the California average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Burlingame?
Yes, in part. About 65% of residential locations in Burlingame can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 82% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Burlingame?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Burlingame, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Burlingame?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Burlingame, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Burlingame?
Fiber providers reporting service in Burlingame include Sonic Telecom (50% 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 Burlingame?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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