Internet providers in San Bruno, CA
San Bruno is a city in California with about 42,612 residents and roughly 16,741 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in San Bruno, CA
Share of residential locations in San Bruno 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 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 78% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 39% | Check availability |
| 6 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 18% | |
| 7 | Raw Bandwidth Communications | DSL | 8% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 8% | |
| 9 | Sail Internet Holdings | Fixed wireless | 2% | |
| 10 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 2% |
Show 1 more provider with smaller coverage
| 11 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | <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 San Bruno
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in San Bruno, 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 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 San Bruno?
Fiber is widely available: about 88% of locations in San Bruno can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 94% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in San Bruno that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
San Bruno at a glance
About 94% of households in San Bruno 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 San Bruno?
Yes, in part. About 88% of residential locations in San Bruno can get fiber, 84% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in San Bruno?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in San Bruno, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve San Bruno?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno?
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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