Internet providers in Redwood City, CA
Redwood City is a city in California with about 82,423 residents and roughly 35,935 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Redwood City, CA
Share of residential locations in Redwood City 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 | 98% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 93% | Check availability |
| 3 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 79% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 64% | |
| 6 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 54% | |
| 7 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 31% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 13% | |
| 9 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 5% | |
| 10 | Kwikbit Internet | 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 Redwood City
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Redwood City, about 98%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Etheric Communications, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Astound Broadband), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (31%). Etheric Communications 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 Redwood City?
Fiber is widely available: about 67% of locations in Redwood City can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 90% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 39% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Redwood City that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Redwood City at a glance
About 94% of households in Redwood City have a broadband subscription, 2 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 Redwood City?
Yes, in part. About 67% of residential locations in Redwood City can get fiber, 98% 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 Redwood City?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in Redwood City, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Redwood City?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Redwood City, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Redwood City?
Fiber providers reporting service in Redwood City include Sonic Telecom (31% 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 Redwood City?
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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