Internet providers in Oakdale, CA
Oakdale is a city in California with about 23,155 residents and roughly 10,003 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Oakdale, CA
Share of residential locations in Oakdale 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 | Cal.net | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | UnWired Broadband Holding | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 4 | Ayera Technologies | Fixed wireless | 99% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 92% | Check availability |
| 6 | ezWave | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 7 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 8 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 63% | 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 Oakdale
Cal.net reports service to the most residential locations in Oakdale, about 100%. 8 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cal.net, UnWired Broadband Holding, Xfinity, Ayera Technologies, AT&T, ezWave, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Cal.net, UnWired Broadband Holding, Ayera Technologies, ezWave, 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 Oakdale?
Fiber reaches about 33% of locations in Oakdale, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 93% 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 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Oakdale that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Oakdale at a glance
About 86% of households in Oakdale have a broadband subscription, 6 points below 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 Oakdale?
Yes, in part. About 33% of residential locations in Oakdale can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 93% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Oakdale?
Cal.net reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Oakdale, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Oakdale?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Oakdale, and 8 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 Oakdale?
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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