Internet providers in Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park is a city in California with about 32,775 residents and roughly 17,263 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Menlo Park, CA
Share of residential locations in Menlo Park 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 | 64% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 60% | |
| 5 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 52% | |
| 6 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 32% | |
| 7 | Ridge Wireless | Fixed wireless | 23% | |
| 8 | Cruzio Internet | Fixed wireless | 19% | |
| 9 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 15% | |
| 10 | Race Telecommunications | Fiber | 5% |
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| 11 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 2% | |
| 12 | Tekify | Fixed wireless | 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 Menlo Park
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Menlo Park, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Etheric Communications), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (32%) and Race Telecommunications (5%). T-Mobile Home Internet, Etheric Communications, and Ridge Wireless offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Menlo Park?
Fiber is widely available: about 71% of locations in Menlo Park can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 41% 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 Menlo Park that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Menlo Park at a glance
About 97% of households in Menlo Park have a broadband subscription, 5 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 Menlo Park?
Yes, in part. About 71% of residential locations in Menlo Park can get fiber, 96% 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 Menlo Park?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Menlo Park, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Menlo Park?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Menlo Park, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Menlo Park?
Fiber providers reporting service in Menlo Park include Sonic Telecom (32% of locations) and Race Telecommunications (5% 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 Menlo Park?
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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