Internet providers in Pacifica, CA
Pacifica is a city in California with about 37,527 residents and roughly 15,282 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Pacifica, CA
Share of residential locations in Pacifica 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 | 91% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 57% | Check availability |
| 5 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 15% | |
| 6 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 8% | |
| 7 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 1% | |
| 8 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | 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 Pacifica
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Pacifica, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Pacifica?
Fiber is widely available: about 57% of locations in Pacifica can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 83% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 89% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Pacifica that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Pacifica at a glance
About 97% of households in Pacifica 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 Pacifica?
Yes, in part. About 57% of residential locations in Pacifica can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 83% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Pacifica?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Pacifica, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Pacifica?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Pacifica, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) 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 Pacifica?
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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