Internet providers in San Rafael, CA
San Rafael is a city in California with about 60,604 residents and roughly 27,805 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in San Rafael, CA
Share of residential locations in San Rafael 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 | 88% | Check availability |
| 3 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 57% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 38% | Check availability |
| 6 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 26% | |
| 7 | California Internet | 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 San Rafael
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in San Rafael, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Unwired, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (26%). Unwired 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 Rafael?
Fiber reaches about 38% of locations in San Rafael, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 86% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 38% 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 San Rafael that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
San Rafael at a glance
About 94% of households in San Rafael have a broadband subscription, 1 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 Rafael?
Yes, in part. About 38% of residential locations in San Rafael can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 86% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in San Rafael?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in San Rafael, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve San Rafael?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in San Rafael, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in San Rafael?
Fiber providers reporting service in San Rafael include Sonic Telecom (26% 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 San Rafael?
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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