Internet providers in Mountain View, CA
Mountain View is a city in California with about 82,363 residents and roughly 46,742 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Mountain View, CA
Share of residential locations in Mountain View 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 | 97% | |
| 2 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 84% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 82% | Check availability |
| 4 | Ridge Wireless | Fixed wireless | 69% | |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 60% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 57% | Check availability |
| 7 | Cruzio Internet | Fixed wireless | 22% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 17% | |
| 9 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 4% | |
| 10 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 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 Mountain View
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Mountain View, about 97%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Etheric Communications, AT&T, Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Etheric Communications, Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Cruzio Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Mountain View?
Fiber reaches about 40% of locations in Mountain View, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 78% 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 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Mountain View that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Mountain View at a glance
About 95% of households in Mountain View 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 Mountain View?
Yes, in part. About 40% of residential locations in Mountain View can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 78% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Mountain View?
Xfinity reports service to about 97% of residential locations in Mountain View, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Mountain View?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Mountain View, and 6 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 Mountain View?
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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