Internet providers in Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay is a city in California with about 11,454 residents and roughly 5,187 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Half Moon Bay, CA
Share of residential locations in Half Moon Bay 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 | Cruzio Internet | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 82% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 68% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 45% | Check availability |
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 Half Moon Bay
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Half Moon Bay, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Cruzio Internet, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Cruzio Internet 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 Half Moon Bay?
Fiber reaches about 34% of locations in Half Moon Bay, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 71% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Half Moon Bay that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Half Moon Bay at a glance
About 95% of households in Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay?
Yes, in part. About 34% of residential locations in Half Moon Bay can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 71% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Half Moon Bay?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Half Moon Bay, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Half Moon Bay?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Half Moon Bay, and 4 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 Half Moon Bay?
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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