Internet providers in Folsom, CA
Folsom is a city in California with about 82,140 residents and roughly 36,114 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Folsom, CA
Share of residential locations in Folsom 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 | 96% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 82% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 4 | Cal.net | Fixed wireless | 79% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 61% | Check availability |
| 6 | Succeed.Net | Fixed wireless | 29% | |
| 7 | Zeta Broadband | Fixed wireless | 13% | |
| 8 | UnWired Broadband Holding | Fixed wireless | 6% | |
| 9 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 3% | |
| 10 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 2% |
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| 11 | Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 1% |
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 to know about internet in Folsom
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Folsom, about 96%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Cal.net, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, Cal.net, and Succeed.Net offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Folsom?
Fiber reaches about 20% of locations in Folsom, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 60% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 53% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 98% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Folsom that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Folsom at a glance
About 95% of households in Folsom have a broadband subscription, 3 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 Folsom?
Yes, in part. About 20% of residential locations in Folsom can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 60% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Folsom?
Xfinity reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Folsom, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Folsom?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Folsom, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Folsom?
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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