Internet providers in San Francisco, California 94102
ZIP code 94102 is in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in San Francisco 94102: local snapshot
About 82% of the 19,543 households in 94102 have a broadband subscription, 10 points below the California average of 92%. That ranks 94102#1409 of 1627 ZIP codes in California for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in San Francisco, California
Share of residential locations in San Francisco 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 | 97% | Check availability |
| 3 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 94% | |
| 4 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 73% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 7 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 32% | |
| 8 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 25% | |
| 9 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 21% | |
| 10 | Google Fiber | Fiber | 5% |
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| 11 | Sail Internet Holdings | 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 technologies are available in San Francisco?
Fiber reaches about 44% of locations in San Francisco, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 74% of locations. 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 San Francisco that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in San Francisco 94102
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in San Francisco, about 98%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Unwired, Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (32%) and Google Fiber (5%). Unwired, Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and California Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 94102 (82%) is lower than the San Francisco average of 92%. By median household income, 94102 ranks 24 of 26 ZIP codes in San Francisco. The median age of residents is 41.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in San Francisco?
Yes, in part. About 44% of residential locations in San Francisco can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 74% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in San Francisco?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in San Francisco, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve San Francisco?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in San Francisco, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in San Francisco?
Fiber providers reporting service in San Francisco include Sonic Telecom (32% of locations) and Google Fiber (5% 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 Francisco 94102?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.