Internet providers in Millbrae, CA
Millbrae is a city in California with about 22,589 residents and roughly 9,397 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Millbrae, CA
Share of residential locations in Millbrae 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 | 97% | Check availability |
| 3 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 38% | Check availability |
| 6 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 22% | |
| 7 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 10% | |
| 8 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 3% |
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 Millbrae
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Millbrae, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Etheric Communications, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Sail Internet Holdings offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Millbrae?
Fiber is widely available: about 70% of locations in Millbrae can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 90% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 30% 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 Millbrae that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Millbrae at a glance
About 93% of households in Millbrae have a broadband subscription, in line with 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 Millbrae?
Yes, in part. About 70% of residential locations in Millbrae can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 90% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Millbrae?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Millbrae, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Millbrae?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae?
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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